The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

We are learning more about the coronavirus each day, but deciphering fact from fiction can be difficult. As the global pandemic continues, the internet is exploding with alleged cures and protections from the virus at a time when we so desperately want them. There are claims that certain foods will make a person immune from COVID-19 and that medicines such as ibuprofen can put an already infected person at greater risk of falling gravely ill. So how do you know what to believe? This episode of The Exam Room™ podcast is dedicated to getting to the truth. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined Dr. Neal Barnard who answers your questions about the coronavirus. What whole foods are best for boosting the immune system? What about claims that the keto diet can prevent the virus? Is it true that not eating animal products can protect could prevent pandemics like this? Are pregnant women more at risk? Can you get coronavirus more than once? Can you have the virus and not know about it? If you become infected by the virus are you certain to become sick or can the body kill it off quickly? If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, New York and Massachusetts. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What foods should we be eating to boost our immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic? That what we explore on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast as "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined Dr. Jasmol Sardana. The pair discuss the vitamins and nutrients that are critical to building a healthy immune system and will tell you about additional steps you can take to help fight the virus. Then there is good news from China where the coronavirus originated! Dr. Jia Xu joins Chuck and reveals that life is returning to normal following weeks of quarantine and isolation. Restaurants and businesses are reopening as people begin emerging from their homes. Hopefully this is a sign of what is to come for those of use living in areas where the number of cases is still surging. Plus, Jia details the steps that have been taken in China to address exotic meat markets which are believed to be ground zero for COVID-19. From his perspective, it appears that officials are learning from mistakes made in the past that may have prevented this deadly global outbreak. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Jasmol Sardana IG: @drjasmol Watch Facebook Interview: http://bit.ly/33qisbm — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The COVID-19 pandemic is turning life upside down. As hundreds of thousands fall ill, billions of others are now stricken with fear and wondering whether they will be next to become infected. As life grinds to a halt worldwide the entire situation is surreal. Did it have to be this way? On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and Wendy Orent, author of Plague: The Mysterious Past and Terrifying Future of the World's Most Dangerous Disease and Bio Warrior to explore the missteps that may have prevented the pandemic. The group discusses the exotic meat markets in China that are believed to be ground zero for the virus. The conditions under which the live animals are kept have turned the markets into breeding grounds for virus transmission. More alarmingly, Chuck and Wendy delve into the restrictions imposed on the markets following the SARS outbreak nearly 20 years ago and how they likely would have prevented this pandemic from happening. Why were those restrictions lifted? She first wrote about this in an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times and now takes a deeper look on The Exam Room™. Dr. Barnard then takes the conversation further to explore how poultry farms and meat plants are rife with bacteria that puts all of our health at risk — even vegans. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Wendy Orent Twitter: @WendyOrent Op-Ed: This new coronavirus was preventable: https://lat.ms/2TZuqFZ Books Plague: The Mysterious Past and Terrifying Future of the World's Most Dangerous Disease: https://amzn.to/33oy67e Bio Warrior: https://amzn.to/2x3Bs3u — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Your health and nutrition questions are answered! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll welcomes Dr. Vanita Rahman back to the show to open the doctor's mailbag! Among the questions answered: How much can just one meal affect your cholesterol levels? What is the best time of day to eat fruit? Can a plant-based diet help a person diagnosed with multiple autoimmune disorders? What is the best form of B12 to take and how much should we be taking? Are you eating enough calories on a low-fat whole-food plant-based diet? Plus, Chuck is joined by Mark Kennedy, Vice President of Legal Affairs for the Physicians Committee to answer another important question. If processed meat such as bacon and hot dogs is classified by the World Health Organization as class 1 carcinogens, why isn't it listed on the state of California's list of known carcinogens? By law, the state is required to maintain "a list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity." Mark is here to talk about a lawsuit filed against the state that would force it to add processed meats to that list! Book an appointment to visit Dr. Rahman at the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, DC. Join Chuck, Dr. Neal Barnard and more than a dozen other nutrition experts for the Plant-Based Immersion on May 8-9 at the Grand Hyatt Washington. RSVP today! — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Plant-Based Immersion May 8-9 – Washington, DC Register: http://bit.ly/3cHRP60 — — — Dr. Vanita Rahman Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrVanitaFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointment: http://bit.ly/BMCappt — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

"The healing power of the body is not something you don't want to take advantage of. No matter what other treatments you need, take advantage of that one." – Dr. Neal Barnard Dr. Barnard is absolutely right! The best way that we can take care of our bodies — the very machines that have the power to heal themselves — is to put good clean fuel in the engine. And the best fuel that we have available is healthy food. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Barnard live in front of a sold out crowd in Washington, DC to talk about the new science of food, hormones, and health. This is the finale of the powerful Your Body In Balance series. Join Chuck and Dr. Barnard for a deeper look at how the body is able to repair itself and the hormonal connection between diet and conditions such as acne, diabetes, endometriosis, hot flashes that accompany menopause, and many others. Plus, Dr. Barnard answers questions from the crowd! — — — Order Your Body In Balance https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU About The Book http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: - Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. - Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. - Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. - Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions and 65 hormone-balancing recipes developed by Lindsay Nixon. — — — Recipes http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook — — — Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, and it's also one of the most preventable. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, you will learn how and why diet and lifestyle can play such an enormous role in determining whether or not you develop colon cancer. As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month begins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Newport Beach, California-based gastroenterologist Dr. Angie Sadeghi who says we will shed far fewer tears when we stop eating the SAD — Standard American Diet. She also shares why poor diets are leading to an increased number of cases among younger adults. Dr. Sadeghi and Chuck also compare the number small number of cases related to genetics to the overwhelming majority that are driven by diet and lifestyle. One of the keys to lowering the risk of colon cancer is to load up on fiber. So, dietician Lee Crosby joins the show to share her list of high fiber foods that everyone should be eating to help stay healthy! Lee then shares the news that her mom, who lost 100 pounds after adopting a plant-based diet, is now teaching Food For Life classes in the Washington, DC area. Registration is now open! Find a Food For Life class near you. ** High Fiber Foods ** - Split Peas, cooked (1 cup): 16.3g - Lentils, cooked (1 cup): 15g - Cannellini Beans, cooked (1 cup): 10g - Raspberries (1 cup): 8 g - Blackberries (1 cup): 7.63 g - Sweet potato (1 cup): 6.6 g - Broccoli (1 cup): 5.1 g - Pear (1 whole): 5 g - Apple (1 medium): 4.37 g - Blueberries (1 cup): 3.55 g — — — Dr. Angie Sadeghi IG: @angie.sadeghi Web: https://drangiehealth.com Phone: 949-404-4444 — — — 6 Steps to Fight Colon Cancer Read: http://bit.ly/2Tyq7zP — — — Mama Crosby's Food For Life Class Register: http://bit.ly/38apQbw — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Lee Crosby Twitter: @Veggie_Quest IG: @leeatveggiequest Web: https://veggie-quest.com — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Food can play a significant role in determining whether or not a woman will get breast cancer. It is estimated that more than 250,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with it this year, but on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard who will teach you what you need to know to greatly reduce the risk of being one of them. Dr. Barnard will share the science of food, hormones and breast health from his book Your Body In Balance. You will learn how fat, meat, dairy and other factors can increase the chances of developing breast cancer and the best diet and foods to lower the risk. Plus, you will learn why a woman is more likely to be diagnosed as she gets older and what can be done to improve the odds the diagnosis never comes. Plus, dietician Lee Crosby shares the breast cancer scare she had at a young age. When doctors first found a lump in her breast she adopted a far healthier diet. For months the mass showed no signs of growth. However, when she returned to eating the standard American diet the next test revealed that the lump had doubled in size. She and Dr. Barnard share what caused that to happen! — — — Order Your Body In Balance https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU About The Book http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: - Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. - Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. - Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. - Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions and 65 hormone-balancing recipes developed by Lindsay Nixon. — — — Recipes http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook — — — Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Lee Crosby Twitter: @Veggie_Quest IG: @leeatveggiequest Web: https://veggie-quest.com — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

One of the treatments for diabetes is food. It is possible to reverse and eliminate diabetes by changing your diet. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro, authors of the new book, Mastering Diabetes. The pair answer your questions in a wide-ranging discussion about the disease that affects millions of people. One out of every 10 people in the U.S. have diabetes while a staggering one out of three are prediabetic. The burden this places on the healthcare system is enormous with a whopping $327 billion dollars spent in 2017. And that number is expected to skyrocket to $500 billion over the next decade. According to Khambatta and Barbaro, many of those cases are completely preventable and reversable by the adoption of a plant-based diet. That is what they're on the show to discuss with Chuck! Among the questions answered: At what point do you start reducing insulin if you are a type 2 diabetic on a whole-food plant-based diet? Is it possible to have a normal A1C , but still have diabetes? When your culture is all about partying and bad food is everywhere, how can you make good decisions? Can steroids such as Prednisone cause diabetes? How does diabetes affect Alzheimer's disease? — — — Mastering Diabetes Book Order: https://amzn.to/2Pm6g5y — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Dr. Cyrus Khambatta Twitter: @CyrusKPhD IG: @mangomannutrition Website: http://bit.ly/masterdib — — — Robby Barbaro, MPH Twitter: @masteringdib IG: @mindfuldiabeticrobby Facebook: http://bit.ly/masterdibFB — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the leading causes of infertility among women. Many of the up to five million women living with PCOS in the United States face the difficult question, "will I ever be able to get pregnant?" On this episode of The Exam Room podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll explores the best diet and foods for women with PCOS as he's joined by Dr. Neal Barnard. Dr. Barnard shares the nutrition science behind food and the hormones associated with the condition. Plus, he discusses how making changes to the diet can help the condition and improve the chances of a woman becoming pregnant. Plus, Chuck is joined by Alison Tierney who overcame PCOS by making two big changes to her diet that are almost unheard of in her native Wisconsin. The woman from the land of cheese stopped eating meat and dairy! She and her husband had been trying in vain to have a child, but were having no success. It wasn't long after ditching cheese and meat that Alison found out she was expecting their first child! Chuck also welcomes "The Happy Herbivore" Lindsay Nixon back to the show for another delicious recipe from the Your Body In Balance book — Moroccan pizza! — — — Order The Book https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU About The Book http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: - Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. - Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. - Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. - Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions. — — — Recipes http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook — — — Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Alison Tierney IG: @wholesomellc Facebook: http://bit.ly/wholesomellc Web: https://wholesomellc.com — — — Lindsay Nixon Twitter: @happyherbivore IG: @happyherbivore Facebook: http://bit.ly/HappyHerbivoreFB Web: http://bit.ly/HappyHerbivoreCom — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

More than half of all African-American women are obese, according to the CDC. And the solution to stop the unhealthy epidemic is a plant-based diet, according to "The Ageless Vegan" Tracye McQuirter. The public health nutritionist joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss her efforts to inspire the community to get healthy through the 10,000 Black Vegan Women campaign which helps women modify their eating habits. The pair also discuss social injustices of food in underprivileged communities and why there can be significant disparities in life expectancy even among people who live only blocks apart. Chuck is then joined by Washington Post columnist, Courtland Milloy, who shares his remarkable story of change. For his entire life he swore off broccoli. He hated it. Couldn't stand it. Wanted nothing to do with it. His disdain was so great that he even dedicated ink to it in his column. The problem for Courtland was that the ex-communication of cruciferous vegetables — and many others — was taking a toll on his health. At one time he could barely lift his leg into the car and walked as though he was nearing his 80th birthday. In reality, that particular milestone was still decades away. Fast forward to today, where Courtland has adopted a plant-based diet and people half his age are having trouble keeping up! He's chronicled his journey to health in his column and now he's sharing it on The Exam Room along with his health Sherpa, Gwyn Whittaker! — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Tracye McQuirter 10,000 Black Vegan Women: http://bit.ly/10kbvw "The Ageless Vegans" Exam Room Interview: https://apple.co/2woN7JG Twitter: @byanygreens IG: @byanygreens — — — Courtland Milloy Twitter: @ctmilloy Facebook: http://bit.ly/milloyfb — — — Courtland's Columns We may not like our veggies. But with rollbacks to health care, they've never been more important: https://wapo.st/3bQUaeD My mom was right: Eat your broccoli: https://wapo.st/2HA0Pfl — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

It is possible to find relief for hot flashes and menstrual cramps by making simple changes to your diet. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, two women who were pushed to the limit share how they were able to overcome severe hot flashes and unbearable menstrual cramping with food. Plus, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard who explains why certain foods can trigger these conditions and how the hormones that cause them can be tamed at the dinner table. Ann Friday felt like a prisoner in her heavily layered police uniform when hot flashes would strike. Underneath layers of clothing and a thick bullet proof vest she roasted as the sweltering heat became trapped on her body with no way of escape. She would lose sleep as hot flashes indiscriminately flared up in the middle of the night. The rude awakening jeopardized her focus on the street, presenting a potentially dangerous situation. Having tried everything, she finally found a way to cool off and calm the hot flashes by making one big change. Lindsay Nixon would be doubled over in crippling pain every month when. The cramps were so severe that she was unable to leave her home. Often she begged her roommate to stand on her belly or would fold herself over the back of the couch thinking that the pressure would bring relief. She also began taking prescription pain killers and considered having a hysterectomy at a young age. The decision would have taken away her ability to have children, but all she could think about was putting an end to her agony. Finally, she found that food was the answer. Today she is living pain free and famously known as The Happy Herbivore. Lindsay also created the recipes from Dr. Barnard's book Your Body In Balance! She and Chuck go over her amazing recipe for Mediterranean Croquettes and Bayou Quinoa from Day 2 of the book's 14-day menu. — — — Order The Book https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU About The Book http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: - Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. - Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. - Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. - Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions and 65 hormone-balancing recipes developed by Lindsay Nixon. — — — Recipes http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook — — — Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Lindsay Nixon Twitter: @happyherbivore IG: @happyherbivore Facebook: http://bit.ly/HappyHerbivoreFB Web: http://bit.ly/HappyHerbivoreCom — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Erectile dysfunction is a drag! Millions of men are struggling to keep up with their manhood and that's leading to a whole host of problems — not just in the bedroom either. Most will turn the little blue pill for relief, but the reality is they'd be better off choosing vegetables over Viagra! On this episode of The Exam Room podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard who shares how better food can lead to better function in bed. The pair also discuss a petition to the FDA that would require impotence drug manufacturers to put a warning label on pill bottles alerting consumers that erectile dysfunction is often the first sign of heart disease and diabetes. A change in diet can help in that department too! — — — FDA Petition http://bit.ly/2vvbuFj — — — Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The foods you are eating play a big role in how you feel both physically and emotionally. We are going to explore the best foods to eat to help depression and learn about the foods that can leave you feeling down in the dumps. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and Dr. Neal Barnard are joined by Kim Diez who experienced first-hand the connection between food and mood. Kim tried seemingly everything but nothing, including medication, was able to bring her out of the dark place she resided mentally. At one point she even contemplated death. But when she finally adjusted her diet, the crippling depression that had been controlling her life finally went away. Dr. Barnard explains the science of how food can affect hormones and mental health. He also reveals the foods that can trigger depression. Chuck also shares his own experiences with depression and how his mental state improved once he stopped eating a high-fat diet. Plus, Lindsay Nixon shares a recipe for breakfast tacos that is sure to brighten anyone's day! It's the first dish on the daily menu from Dr. Barnard's book Your Body In Balance. — — — Order The Book https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU About The Book http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: - Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. - Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. - Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. - Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions and 65 hormone-balancing recipes developed by Lindsay Nixon. — — — Recipes http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook — — — Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Does the popular Keto Diet cause diabetes? We're going to answer that question by diving into what research shows on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast! "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Hana Kahleova who has studied the link between the Keto Diet and diabetes. She says that it's time to rethink sugar and carbohydrates as the culprits behind diabetes and instead look at the other foods on your plate, including meat and dairy. In fact, she cites a long-term study that finds following a low-carb diet for 10 years or more significantly increases the risk of becoming diabetic. Dr. Kahleova and Chuck explore the three major nutritional problems that are causing people to live sicker and die younger. It turns out that the three are directly to related to the carbohydrate-restricted Keto Diet. Chuck then explores the plant-based scene in England with a little help from Emma Humfrey. Interest in healthy eating is leading to a boom in options for plant-based eaters it seems! Emma, a paramedic by day and yoga master by night, also shares her own journey to a plant-based diet and how she's teaching her yoga students about nutrition with homemade healthy plant-based treats! Emma's mom, who was skeptical of her diet at first, has now even opened her own plant-based eatery after seeing her daughter thrive! — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Emma Humfrey IG: @emmahumfrey — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Can endometriosis be treated by changing your diet? In the fourth episode of the special "Your Body In Balance" series, you'll hear from Katherine Lawrence Ireland whose surgeon stopped a hysterectomy mid-procedure after discovering that her endometriosis had improved so dramatically that it had practically vanished. Doctors called it a miracle, but Katherine believed it was because she changed her diet weeks earlier. So how could this have happened? Was it really the new foods that she had been eating that caused her endometriosis to improve? "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll welcomes Dr. Neal Barnard to the show get the answers. Dr. Barnard explains the nutrition science of why that "miracle" occurred in the operating room. He also details how a diet that is heavy on meat and dairy, but light on fruits and vegetables, can cause hormonal issues and fuel endometriosis. It was a condition that nearly robbed Katherine of the opportunity to have children. Today, she is the proud mom of three boys! Katherine has also devoted her life to helping others leading healthier lives as well. She is the founder of Food Saved Me where she imparts her wisdom and knowledge though a series of classes in the Dallas, Texas area. Her story is just one of the many amazing transformations featured in Dr. Barnard's new book, Your Body In Balance. — — — Order The Book https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU — — — About The Book http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: - Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. - Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. - Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. - Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions and 65 hormone-balancing recipes developed by Lindsay Nixon. Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Katherine Lawrence Facebook: http://bit.ly/2GNjJim Classes: http://bit.ly/2RX8HgW — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

This episode of The Exam Room™ podcast is all about debunking the "bro science" that is spread in gyms and locker rooms worldwide. An increasing amount of science shows that athletes are actually able to perform as well — if not better — when eating a plant based diet! Of course that idea is counter to the low-carb, meat-heavy diets that the majority of athletes have been taught to swear by. The idea of going without beef and chicken is mind-boggling for most competitors. Yet, research shows the only thing mind-boggling is why anyone would still be turning to meat in hopes of becoming an All-Star. When the Super Bowl kicks off millions of people will be tuning in to see the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers clash on the gridiron with an NFL Championship on the line. And many of those watching might be a little vegan curious thanks to the release of The Game Changers documentary. The number of players in the NFL who are turning to a plant-based diet to gain an edge is rising. For Chiefs star safety Tyrann Mathieu the decision is paying off handsomely. He recorded the second-highest interception total of his career this season and earned first-team All-Pro honors. But it's not just his on-field performance that's getting a lift. His accolades earned him a lucrative multi-million dollar contract last off-season. And now he's playing for a championship! But what is it about plants that is so attractive to these gargantuan athletes? That's what we're going to find out on this episode. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined Barnard Medical Center director Dr. Jim Loomis who was featured in the smash hit documentary The Game Changers. He also is a former team physician for both an NFL team and Major League Baseball club. Now, Dr. Loomis is fueling his practice exclusively on plants and delving into the science that's giving players like Mathieu a leg up on the competition! Why is it that they're able to recover faster? Do plants actually make you run faster? Can they still perform at elite levels? And can the common athlete and weekend warriors benefit as well? Dr. Loomis has the answers. Plus, Audrey Dunham joins the show with some amazing plant-based recipes just in time for kickoff. She has some amazing options that will score a touchdown for your taste buds! Audrey's Big Game Menu Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Pumpkin Chili Cornbread Muffins Not to mention her line of vegan cookies at Peanuts Bake Shop! Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Jim Loomis IG: @jfloomismd — — — Audrey Dunham IG: @AudreyEDunham Website: https://www.audreydunham.com — — — Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Recipe: http://bit.ly/3aS4PoE — — — Pumpkin Chili Recipe: http://bit.ly/2O6uOiw — — — Cornbread Muffins Recipe: http://bit.ly/38QwMeX — — — Peanuts Bake Shop Shop (US): http://bit.ly/peanutsshop Shop (International): http://bit.ly/peanutsshop2 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The doctor told him that he would need to be on insulin to treat diabetes for the rest of his life. But he told the doctor that wouldn't work for him. Soon thereafter Bob Blackburn became the first patient the doctor had ever seen to reverse a diabetes diagnosis. The idea of ditching meat and dairy was once unfathomable to the former Marine and professional wrestler. For decades his diet consisted of fast food, junk food, and high-fat foods. In fact, while traveling he would plan his routes around his favorite high-calorie restaurants. But an inner health warrior was awoken inside Bob when his doctor informed him that he had diabetes. From then on, the unfathomable plant-based diet became the only diet he was interested in. On this third installment of the "Your Body In Balance" series with Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, Bob shares his remarkable journey—one filled with a lifetime of adventure, learning, and inspiration. Dr. Barnard also sits down with Chuck to explore the connection between diabetes and hormones and why a dietary change can be just what the doctor ordered. Bob's story is just one of the many featured in Dr. Barnard's new book, Your Body In Balance, which will be released on Feb. 4. Order The Book https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU About The Book http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: - Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. - Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. - Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. - Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions and 65 hormone-balancing recipes developed by Lindsay Nixon. Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Live Podcast with Dr. Barnard and Chuck Washington, DC – Busboys & Poets Feb. 7, 2019 – 7-9pm RSVP: http://bit.ly/2FOoVlF — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DRNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Bob Blackburn Twitter: @bobblackburn Facebook: http://bit.ly/diabeticwarrior — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The doctor is in and she's answering your questions! On this episode of The Exam Room podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll welcomes Dr. Vanita Rahman to the show for a wide ranging nutrition question and answer session as we open the doctor's mailbag! Among the questions answered: How much fiber is lost in the juicing process compared to making a smoothie? Is it possible that it becomes impossible to lose weight when we get older no matter how clean we eat? How should we change our diet to accommodate our aging bodies in our 60's and beyond? Why wouldn't high cholesterol levels improve when eating a plant-based diet? Why would a person gain weight after eating a plant-based diet for years? How can a medical professional incorporate plant-based eating and preventative nutrition into their practice? What are low-fat alternatives to the Beyond Burger? Also, Chuck is joined by Shivani Sathasivam who is leading the way for healthier eating in the Middle East at just 23 years old. She adopted a plant-based diet after enduring unrelenting pain in her knee throughout her teenage years due to a severe injury. Doctors told Shivani that she would require knee replacement surgery, but after modifying her diet the pain subsided greatly and the surgery was put on hold. Now she's running full steam ahead pain-free as the leader of Plant-Based Bahrain! — — — Live Show In Washington, DC Join Chuck and Dr. Barnard at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC on Friday, February 7 for a live podcast taping! They'll be speaking about Dr. Barnard's new book, Your Body In Balance, which takes a deep look at the link between hormones and health. RSVP: http://bit.ly/2FOoVlF — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Shivani Sathasivam IG: @plantbasedbh — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The connection between thyroid health and diet is becoming increasingly clear. In the second part of the "Your Body In Balance" series with Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, the pair explore the research available on thyroid function and nutrition. Dr. Barnard delves into the differences between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and the foods to avoid for each condition. He also tackles the effect dietary change can have on Hashimoto's and Graves' disease. Then, Chuck is joined by three people from all different walks of life who overcame their thyroid issues and are featured in the Your Body In Balance book. Dr. Mike Cowan is a neurosurgeon who enjoyed staying active and competing in sports. Mike thought that he was a pillar of health until one day his bloodwork showed an underperforming thyroid. Wendy Sax is a film producer who began gaining weight unexpectedly and noticed that her hair was turning brittle. She experienced dramatic mood swings that often left her with feelings of deep depression while also feeling surges of restless energy. It wasn't long before doctors diagnosed her with a hyperthyroid. Jeanne Schumacher is a chemistry teacher who also began packing on pounds, but instead of having a jolt of energy, she felt sluggish and was sick all the time. She had become a frequent flyer in the doctor's office. Her turning point came when she was rushed to the hospital with a 105-degree fever and sky-high blood pressure. Although they lead much different lives, they do have one thing in common, each are now living vibrantly and healthfully following a closer examination of the foods they were eating. Their stories of transformation are amazing! Their stories are just a few of the many featured in Dr. Barnard's new book, Your Body In Balance, which will be released on February 4. Order The Book https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU About The Book http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: - Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. - Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. - Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. - Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions and 65 hormone-balancing recipes developed by Lindsay Nixon. — — — Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DRNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Jeanne Schumacher Twitter: @DrJSchumacher — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Eggs are one of the most popular breakfast foods in the world and they're also in a ton of recipes. So how can you cook without them?! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast you will learn about a number of ways to replace eggs to turn virtually any recipe into a vegan recipe. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined dietitian Maggie Neola who has a whole list egg substitutes to share! Everything from nuts and seeds to fruits and even potatoes! Dr. Neal Barnard also joins the show to talk about some scrambled science. He and Chuck delve into a study showing that the egg industry is sweeping unflattering data about the link between eggs and high cholesterol under the rug or misrepresenting it altogether. — — — Live Show In Washington, DC Join Chuck and Dr. Barnard at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC on Friday, February 7 for a live podcast taping! They'll be speaking about Dr. Barnard's new book, Your Body In Balance, which takes a deep look at the link between hormones and health. RSVP: http://bit.ly/2FOoVlF — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB Tour dates: http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

If you have been struggling with your skin and battling acne and nothing seems to make it go away, the solution could be getting your hormones back in balance! As we begin our special series "Your Body In Balance" with Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll the pair are joined by twin sisters Nina and Randa Nelson whose struggle with acne led to bouts of depression and took a toll on both the budding entertainers' careers. During bad flare ups they would shut themselves inside their home and shut out their friends and the outside world. It seemed as though pimples would plague them their entire lives and that all hope was lost. That is until they changed what their diet. On this episode, Dr. Barnard explains why our hormones are affected by food and how if what we eat causes them to go haywire, the solution to healthier skin might begin at the table. Their story is just one of many featured in Dr. Barnard's new book, Your Body In Balance which will be released February 4. — — — Order The Book https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU — — — About The Book http://bit.ly/bodybalancebook In Your Body in Balance, Dr. Barnard describes how food and hormones play a powerful role in: - Fertility and menopause: Learn how foods affect the hormones that play a role in fertility, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Learn how a plant-based diet can help manage menopause and reduce symptoms, including hot flashes. - Sex-hormone related cancers: Read the science behind how foods affect estrogen and testosterone levels and the roles they play in breast, prostate, and other forms of cancer. - Balancing the thyroid: Read about the surprising effects of diet on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about how a healthy, plant-based diet can restore insulin function and help manage type 2 diabetes. - Regulating metabolism: Learn how a plant-based diet can boost metabolic rate and affect how body fat is stored and burned. The book also gives readers practical tips and resources, including answers to frequently asked questions and 65 hormone-balancing recipes developed by Lindsay Nixon. — — — Dr. Barnard Tour Dates http://bit.ly/booktour2020 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Nina & Randa Nelson IG: @ninanelson / @randanelson YouTube: http://bit.ly/ninaranda — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The food that you eat plays an enormous role in how strong our immune system is! Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and Dr. Jasmol Sardana as they examine how to fight a cold and flu with food! Did you know that the average person in the U.S. will catch a cold two to three times every year and tens of millions of others will come down with the flu? Find out the best foods to eat to help you stay healthy while everyone around you seems to be coughing and sneezing up a storm on this episode! Beyond food, Chuck and Dr. Jasmol also discuss the vegan flu shot, Flublok. This vaccine uses no eggs during the creation process and is believed to be the best option for those eating a vegan diet. And if you're wondering why a person would still need a flu shot if they're eating a healthy diet, Dr. Jasmol sheds light on that too! — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB Your Body In Balance Book: https://amzn.to/2ZYYfaU — — — Dr. Jasmol Sardana IG: @drjasmol — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments: http://bit.ly/BMCappt — — — Flublok Vaccine CDC: http://bit.ly/aboutflublok — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Everything you need to know about going vegan you will learn in this show as Drs. Michael Greger, Neal Barnard and Jasmol Sardana join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™! This jam-packed show will help you make this the healthiest year of your life. Dr. Greger will share how not to diet! At a time when we're spending billions of dollars every year to lose weight only to get heavier and heavier, Dr. Greger clues us in on where we're going wrong as he talks about his new book, How Not To Diet. He gives advice on the best and worst time to eat, why gut bacteria is so important for weight loss, and how eating fewer calories without going hungry can extend your life! Then, Dr. Sardana joins Chuck for Vegan 101 to answer the basic questions like "how do I get started" and "what steps should I take first?" She also helps us discover our "why" for change, which is almost as important as the how when taking charge of our health. For the advanced course, Chuck revisits a conversation with Dr. Barnard that shatters myths about vegan diets! These are many of the same falsehoods that have prevented people from making the switch — everything from getting enough nutrients to athletic performance. And once all of that has been put to bed, Dr. Barnard reveals the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet that can make this your healthiest year ever. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Dr. Michael Greger Twitter: @nutrition_facts IG: @ michaelgregermd Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrGregerFB How Not To Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2tn1EUA — — — Dr. Jasmol Sardana IG: @drjasmol — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — SPECIAL EVENT Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck will both be speaking at The Kickstart Intensive on January 10-11 in Washington, DC! Special offer for Exam Room listeners! Buy one ticket at regular price and receive a link to purchase a second ticket for only $20! This is the perfect way to ring in the new year with a new and healthier you! Tickets: https://wghtloss.cc/KickstartOffer — — — Community of Wellness Event Rochester, MN Dr. Greger and Chuck will be featured speakers at the Community of Wellness Event on March 19-20 in Rochester, MN! Tickets: http://bit.ly/WellnessEventTix — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Josie is just 13 years old but she's already saving lives and making the world a better place! Before the calendar flips to 2020, this super inspiring teen joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a special episode of The Exam Room™ to share her astonishing story. The young vegan spotted a cage on the side of the road. On the outside was a sign reading "Free Bacon." On the inside was a tiny abandoned pig. Josie knew she didn't stumble across a meal, she stumbled across a friend whom would soon have a new home and a new name, Franny. Their story has captured the hearts of thousands and now Josie is working tirelessly to help rescue other animals while spreading awareness of the benefits of a plant-based diet. Her efforts are similar to the work being done in Michigan where lawmakers are working to outlaw painful experiments on dogs. Chuck is joined by Kristie Sullivan, Vice President of Research Policy at the Physicians Committee, to get an update on our efforts in the state and where things stand with the groundbreaking legislation. We need your help to continue our work in 2020! From ending animal cruelty to life-saving research for human health to educating thousands of doctors on nutrition, we cannot do this without your support! Thanks to some very generous members of the Physicians Committee, up to the first $500,000 donated until January 1 will automatically be matched dollar-for-dollar during the December Matching Gift Challenge! That means your generous contribution will automatically be doubled and go twice and far and help twice as much. — — — SUPPORT PCRM Donate: http://bit.ly/PCRMDonateMatch — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Josie IG: @thatteenpigmom — — — Franny The Pig IG: @franfran_pig — — — Michigan House Bill 5090 Track: http://bit.ly/dogbill — — — Contact Michigan Representatives Message: http://bit.ly/hb5090contact — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — SPECIAL EVENT Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck will both be speaking at The Kickstart Intensive on January 10-11 in Washington, DC! Special offer for Exam Room listeners! Buy one ticket at regular price and receive a link to purchase a second ticket for only $20! This is the perfect way to ring in the new year with a new and healthier you! Vegan Kickstart Intensive Special Offer - BOGO for $20 Tickets: https://wghtloss.cc/KickstartOffer — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What a year 2019 has been! Evidence showing the link between disease and diet continues to mount, which means that researchers are more confident than ever that key to leading a long and healthy life begins with the food on our plate. On this very special edition of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll looks back at the five biggest stories on the show from the past year. 5.) The final 365 days of the decade were dominated by questions about the health and complexion of our skin and the foods that help keep us looking young and vibrant. Plant-based dermatologist Dr. Niyati Sharma was kind enough to offer advice on everything from dry skin to wrinkles to acne! 4.) 2019 was also the year of the vegan athlete with the release of The Game Changers documentary. Elite athletes in virtually every major sport are now turning to a plant-based diet to get a leg up on their competition. Everyone from tennis phenom Venus Williams to NBA superstar Kyrie Irving and Formula 1 Racing champion Lewis Hamilton are ditching meat and dairy to take their game to the next level. Dr. Jim Loomis, a former team internist in the NFL and Major League Baseball, joined Chuck to explain what their new diets are doing to give their body a big boost! 3.) The year also saw renewed scrutiny of dairy. It's been said for decades that milk does a body good, but newly released studies have shown that its effects are doing far more harm than help. Oncology dietitian Alison Tierney joined the show to present data showing rather than promoting healthy teeth and strong bones, the proteins and fat in dairy are actually promoting cancer! 2.) 2019 will soon give way to 2020 and before we know it the calendar will reset to 2021 and then 2022. An undeniable truth is that time marches on and we all grow older. Aging is a natural part of life, but can also be one of the most stressful. Many of us fear memories beginning to fade with time as forgetfulness creeps in and worries of Alzheimer's disease enter our mind. But Dr. Neal Barnard joined Chuck with powerful research showing that we can give our brains a big boost! All it takes is a willingness to make small changes and eliminate certain foods from our diet and replacing them with major memory enhancing nutrients! Dr. Barnard has the science behind it all! 1.) The most popular show of the year focused on a problem that we all will face at some point in our life, food addiction. What is it about certain food that makes it impossible to put the fork down? Why are we compulsively driven to eat even when we're not hungry? Dr. Barnard returned for a fascinating conversation with Chuck, a recovering food addict himself, to show exactly how our brains are wired to get hooked on high fat and sugary foods. In fact, the addiction can be so strong that the same medication used to treat opioid overdoses can be used to curb chocolate cravings! — — — Dr. Barnard Chuck will both be speaking at The Kickstart Intensive on January 10-11 in Washington, DC! Special offer for Exam Room listeners! Buy one ticket at regular price and receive a link to purchase a second ticket for only $20! This is the perfect way to ring in the new year with a new and healthier you! Vegan Kickstart Intensive Special Offer - BOGO for $20 Tickets: https://wghtloss.cc/KickstartOffer — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NealBarnardMD/ — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

This is a jam-packed show with healthy holiday wisdom and a visit from Audrey and Jeff Dunham! It's the most wonderful time of year… for gyms to sell memberships, and fad diet "gurus" to cash-in. It's also a wonderful time for your sweet tooth with cookies and cakes tempting you everywhere you turn. But it's not the most wonderful time of year for your scale or your health. Overindulging and putting on weight has become as much of a part of the holidays as opening gifts. But what if there was a way to make holiday treats with less fat and fewer calories? There is! And many of the plant-based options are so good that even naughty kids who leave them for Santa get bumped to the nice list. Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and dietitian Lee Crosby as they share healthier holiday secrets and recipes during a live broadcast from the Fruitive Restaurant in Washington, DC! Learn the best plant-based substitutes for eggs and oil, the nutritional benefits of oatmeal cookies, and how to lower cholesterol while still catering to your sweet tooth! Plus, learn how to deal with social situations at parties and family gatherings from non-vegans and how to plant ahead when you know vegan options will be limited. You won't want to miss the recipes for the oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookies and chocolate lover's banana bread. Then, Chuck is joined in Los Angeles by famed comedian Jeff Dunham and his plant-powered cookie creating wife, Audrey. They share how Jeff keeps it plant-based on the road, an unforgettable Thanksgiving experience with the non-vegan side of the family, and the trick to finding healthy vegan options in the last places you'd expect! Plus, Audrey unveils her new cinnamon oatmeal cookies from Peanuts Bake Shop just in time for the holidays. And you'll hear about Jeff's adventures taking cookies out of the oven on his tour bus as it barrels down the road at 70 miles per hour. Lee and Chuck will both be speaking at The Kickstart Intensive on January 10-11 in Washington, DC! Special offer for Exam Room listeners! Buy one ticket at regular price and receive a link to purchase a second ticket for only $20! This is the perfect way to ring in the new year with a new and healthier you! — — — Vegan Kickstart Intensive Special Offer - BOGO for $20 Tickets: https://wghtloss.cc/KickstartOffer — — — Peanuts Bake Shop Shop: http://bit.ly/peanutsshop — — — Audrey Dunham IG: @AudreyEDunham Website: https://www.audreydunham.com — — — Jeff Dunham IG: @JeffDunham Tickets: https://www.jeffdunham.com — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Lee Crosby Twitter: @veggie_quest IG: @leeatveggiequest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeggieQuest — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies From Engine 2 Cookbook Recipe: http://bit.ly/oatchocchip — — — Chocolate Lover's Banana Bread Recipe: https://wghtloss.cc/chocbanbread — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dr. Neil Cooper always thought he would have a heart attack. And he ultimately did. But unlike his father he survived. Then he realized that genes were not his destiny and he had the power to control his fate. Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for one of the most inspirational episodes to date! Dr. Cooper walks Chuck through his remarkable tale of survival and the 72 hours that changed his diet and his life forever. Now he's paying forward his good fortune and newfound knowledge with other doctors and patients so they can turn around their own health before it's too late! Dr. Vanita Rahman then joins the show to answer your questions as we open The Exam Room mailbag for the first time! Topics covered: The best time of day to eat fruit Surprising sources of salt in your diet What happens when you reintroduce meat to your diet A deep look at plant-based oils The link between gut health and depression Dr. Rahman and Chuck will both be speaking at The Kickstart Intensive on January 10-11 in Washington, DC! Join them for the same event that changed Dr. Cooper's life! Dr. Rahman is a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified nutritionist, and personal trainer. Visit here at the Barnard Medical Center. — — — Vegan Kickstart Intensive Special Offer - BOGO for $20 Tickets: https://wghtloss.cc/KickstartOffer — — — Live Podcast Taping Tickets Vegan Holiday Survival Guide Join Chuck and dietitian Lee Crosby for a plant-based dinner and a live recording of The Exam Room! Tips and recipes for staying healthy during the holidays! Dec. 18 at 7pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/ERLiveTixDC — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Gluten-free diets are big business! We are spending billions of dollars each year on everything from gluten-free cereals to snacks to breads and desserts. And these foods often cost more than twice as much as the regular fare! But are we really benefitting from paying extra to eliminate this controversial protein or are we just wrapped up in another food fad? "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by dietician Lee Crosby who has the answers on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast! Lee shares everything you need to know about gluten: what it is, what foods have it, who should avoid it, the surprisingly small percentage of the population affected by Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, and why eliminating it from your diet unnecessarily could actually put your health at risk! You'll also learn about the other proteins in wheat that the body can be sensitive to! You can visit Lee at the Barnard Medical Center for consultation of your diet. --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook --- --- Lee Crosby Twitter: @veggie_quest IG: @leeatveggiequest --- --- Celiac Disease Foundation https://celiac.org --- --- Study: Avoiding Meat Reduces Medical Expenses http://bit.ly/385WYlU --- --- The National Health Expenditure Accounts Healthcare Spending: https://go.cms.gov/2ONeiEO --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

This is how you have a vegan Thanksgiving for non-vegans! To prove that a big plant-based meal can satisfy even the most macho meat eaters, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll enjoys a feast with Super Bowl winning running back Ricky Ervins and long-time sports writer Rick Snider. They broke bread together just down the road from the headquarters of Washington's NFL team and oh what a feast they had! The master chefs at GreenFare Organic Café and Restaurant whipped up all the classics: mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, stuffing, vegan macaroni and cheese, brightly colored salad, sweet potato pumpkin bars — literally everything but the turkey! For Rick and Ricky, it was a flavorful touchdown and a heck of an education, one that they may pay forward with their families at their own tables this year! Chuck also delves into the science of a plant-based Thanksgiving with dietician Susan Levin. How does the body react differently to a big meal without meat compared to one that serves some? How might a vegan meal help keep you in a better mood and prevent little dustups over dinner? And are you less likely to slip into a food coma after you eat a vegan Thanksgiving dinner? Susan has the answers! --- --- Free Thanksgiving e-cookbook https://wghtloss.cc/2KU9L0X --- --- GreenFare Organic Café Thanksgiving Reservations: https://wghtloss.cc/GFReservations --- --- Rick Snider Twitter: @Snide_Remarks IG: @capitalphotohistorytours --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dr. Neal Barnard shares his four steps to beat diabetes as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room! Dr. Barnard also explains the truth behind diabetes and why fat — not sugar — is the real problem. We also discover the science of genetics and how someone may avoid become diabetic when nearly every other family member is. This can even happen with identical twins! One out of three adults in the United States are either diabetic or pre-diabetic and many are unaware that they are. So, the tips come just in time! Former college football star Marc Ramirez is living proof that a plant-based diet and lifestyle changes can send diabetes into remission. His family was ravaged by the diseases and he knew that he didn't want to go down that same path. Marc sits down with Chuck to share his inspirational story and detail how he made the change a full 10 years after his initial diagnosis and was able to get off all of his medication. And now he's transforming the lives of his former teammates! --- --- 4 Steps To Tackle Diabetes http://bit.ly/PCRMDiabetes --- --- Dr. Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes Book: https://amzn.to/2r9R0iX Cookbook: https://amzn.to/2qtpHjE --- --- Marc Ramirez http://www.chickpeaandbean.com Twitter: @chickpeaandbean IG: @chickpeaandbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chickpeaandbean/ --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Could eating a vegan diet be the key to treating Crohn's Disease? Quite possibly. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Hana Kahleova who shares a case study of a medical school student who was able to put his Crohn's Disease into remission by adopting a plant-based diet. Even with traditional medical treatments the student was still struggling until he made dietary adjustments. Dr. Kahleova and Chuck explore why his case may not be an anomaly and the nutrition science of why eliminating meat and dairy from the diet may the millions of others worldwide living with Crohn's. Chuck is also joined by entrepreneur Gregg Rozeboom who was inspired to open a chain of plant-based restaurants that were both healthy and eco-friendly. Gregg simply wanted for there to be a place where he could feel good about the food that was being served. Thus, Fruitive was born. Gregg's journey to open Fruitive and adopt a plant-based diet is also part of his own health journey. He suffered from frequent and intense migraine headaches. At the suggestion of his wife, he began logging a food journal. As it turns out, Gregg discovered that the fast food and processed food he had been eating was also triggering these crippling episodes. Without that food in his diet, the migraines have subsided greatly! Fruitive has five locations in three cities, including Washington, DC, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk, Virginia. We apologize for the audio quality during the interview with Gregg Rozeboom. --- --- Crohn's Study http://bit.ly/cdstudy --- --- Fruitive https://fruitive.com/ Twitter: @Fruitive IG: @Fruitive Facebook --- --- What If The Whole World Went Vegan? Podcast http://bit.ly/veganwhatif --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

A major push is underway to end lab testing on dogs by pharmaceutical companies. On this bonus episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Elizabeth Baker, pharmaceutical policy program director for the Physicians Committee, who shares the incredible story of Vanda Pharmaceuticals. The biopharmaceutical company is working to end animal testing even at the expense of their bottom line. As you'll hear, Vanda was ordered by the FDA to test a potential new drug for a stomach disorder on dogs. However, the company's researchers concluded that the study would not be useful and cause unnecessary animal suffering. Vanda then asked FDA not to require the dog study, which would have taken place after the drug was already being tested in humans. But the FDA pushed back and barred Vanda from continuing with any further trials. Now, Vanda is fighting back! Baker also discusses the modern non-animal testing methods that are faster and more cost-effective in bringing drugs to market. --- --- Donate to PCRM http://bit.ly/donatePCRM --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Doctors may soon be prescribing plants instead of pills to treat arthritis. On this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Hana Kahleova to discuss why people with rheumatoid arthritis are turning to a vegan diet. Her team of researchers examined scores of studies on the topic and published a review showing very promising results. In fact, Dr. Kahleova says that there have been cases where patients have completely reversed RA after adopting a plant-based diet! That's sweet relief for the millions living with the disorder who have painfully inflamed and in many cases crippled joints. Chuck is also joined by Melissa Sherlock who is a mover and shaker in a town made famous by its steak. She's finding that her meat heavy town also has big appetite for plants! She's changing lives and changing minds one class at a time as a Food For Life instructor even when lifelong meat eaters come in vowing not to change. Through nutrition science, recipes, and a healthy dose of fun, Melissa is showing that beef is not what's for dinner! --- --- Rheumatoid Arthritis Study http://bit.ly/RAStudyVegan --- --- Sherlock Tru Health Classes: http://sherlocktruhealth.com --- --- Apply To Be FFL Instructor http://FFLTraining.org --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Beta-carotene is a cancer-fighting heavyweight! So, to honor this powerhouse nutrient we're re-thinking pink. In fact, we're changing our colors altogether to conclude our series on breast cancer. Because on this episode of The Exam Room™ orange is the new pink! "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with dietician Susan Levin who explains how the same nutrient that gives orange foods their color also helps hunt cancer cells in the body. Susan, who is director of nutrition education for the Physicians Committee, also reveals the foods with the most beta-carotene that you should be putting on your plate. Chuck is then joined by Jessie Davidson who was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 28 years old. Jessie was a newlywed, having tied the knot less than a year earlier, but instead of having the world in the palm of her hand, it was turned upside down. But Jessie was relentless in her fight and shares how she faced her fears to pull through. A big part of that was discovering a plant-based diet and the link between cancer and the food in her kitchen. Dr. Kristi Funk then steps back into The Exam Room™ with her fourth and final step of the Let's Beat Breast Cancer guide — keeping a healthy weight. You'll learn how carrying around extra pounds can increase the odds of getting cancer and why eating high-fat foods causes a woman's body to produce excessive amounts of cancer-promoting estrogen. Take The Let's Beat Breast Cancer Pledge Sign and receive the free "Breast Ever" e-cookbook! letsbeatbreastcancer.org --- --- Dr. Funk's Cancer Kicking Summit Register: https://wghtloss.cc/cksummit Use promo code PCRM --- --- Jessie Davidson's Blog Read: http://bit.ly/jessiedblog --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee --- --- Dr. Kristi Funk Twitter: @drkristifunk IG: @drkristifunk https://pinklotus.com --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Does soy really cause breast cancer? We discover the truth on this episode of The Exam Room podcast! Dozens of studies are reviewed on as "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by dietitian Lee Crosby who will have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about soy. Is it a cancer fighting powerhouse or a cancer causing calamity? We have an answer! Chuck is also joined by breast cancer survivor Christine Collins who shares her triumphant story. The mother of two young daughters had her world turned upside down when she was diagnosed and was rocked even harder when doctors discovered the cancer far was more advanced than originally thought. But Christine would not be deterred and immediately turned to a plant-based diet for help. Flash forward six years and she's still amazing her doctors today! Dr. Kristi Funk steps back in The Exam Room with Chuck to discuss the third of four steps to reducing your risk of cancer as part of the Let's Beat Breast Cancer campaign: limiting the amount of alcohol you drink. As Dr. Funk explains, alcohol has been shown to significantly increase cancer risk regardless whether it's beer, wine or hard liquor. And she shares the way it interacts with the body to cause this! --- --- Take The Let's Beat Breast Cancer Pledge Sign and receive the free "Breast Ever" e-cookbook! letsbeatbreastcancer.org --- --- Dr. Funk's Cancer Kicking Summit Register: https://wghtloss.cc/cksummit Use promo code PCRM --- --- Webinar: 3 Myths About Nutrition & Cancer Register: http://bit.ly/2VGtgOS --- --- Freedom From Cancer Course Register: http://bit.ly/32jxLRU Scholarship: http://bit.ly/2nPN06b --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee --- --- Dr. Kristi Funk Twitter: @drkristifunk IG: @drkristifunk https://pinklotus.com --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The link between dairy foods and milk and cancer is undeniable. In fact, multiple studies show that consuming them increases risk of developing breast cancer by roughly 50 percent among women! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll explores the reason why the hormones, fat and proteins found in milk can be triggers for cancer. He is joined by oncology dietician Alison Tierney who specializes in diets among cancer patients. Courageous breast cancer survivor Jennifer Hill also sits down with Chuck to share her remarkable journey and how a plant-based turned around her fortunes during aggressive chemotherapy treatments. Plus, Dr. Kristi Funk returns to the to discuss the role alcohol plays in promoting breast cancer. She dives into the science of why regularly drinking beer, wine and spirits can cause cancer cells to grow in your body. Limiting alcohol is the second of four steps outlined in the Let's Beat Breast Cancer campaign. --- --- Take The Let's Beat Breast Cancer Pledge Sign and receive the free "Breast Ever" e-cookbook! letsbeatbreastcancer.org --- --- Dr. Funk's Cancer Kicking Summit Register: https://wghtloss.cc/cksummit Use promo code PCRM --- --- Freedom From Cancer Course Register: http://bit.ly/32jxLRU Scholarship: http://bit.ly/2nPN06b --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee --- --- Dr. Kristi Funk Twitter: @drkristifunk IG: @drkristifunk https://pinklotus.com --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dr. Neal Barnard steps into The Exam Room with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll! Every October it seems as though everything is awash in pink in honor of breast cancer awareness. However, Dr. Barnard explains that sometimes these well-intentioned efforts badly miss the mark. Remember when KFC had a pink bucket of chicken? What about the airline selling a pink martini to raise funds for breast cancer research? More recently, a sausage company announced plans for a "cure campaign." The problem is that all of these products have been shown to increase the risk of developing cancer and some have been classified directly as being carcinogenic to humans. It's like selling a pack of cigarettes to raise money for lung cancer research. Dr. Barnard ponders a new way to think pink, one that stresses prevention rather than treatment! Dr. Kristi Funk then joins Chuck to discuss the first of four steps outlined in the Let's Beat Breast Cancer campaign — eating a plant-based diet! How is it that the nutrients in plants can unlock such powerful cancer-fighting capability? Dr. Funk has the answers! --- --- Take The Breast Cancer Pledge http://letsbeatbreastcancer.org --- --- Dr. Funk's Cancer Kicking Summit Register: https://wghtloss.cc/cksummit Use promo code PCRM --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC --- --- Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @NealBarnardMD --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee --- --- Dr. Kristi Funk Twitter: @drkristifunk IG: @drkristifunk https://pinklotus.com --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dr. Kristi Funk is a world renown breast cancer surgeon who has devoted her life to saving the lives of others and bringing hope to patients by teaching them the benefits of a plant-based diet. The author of "Breasts: The Owner's Manual" joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to kick off the month-long Let's Beat Breast Cancer podcast series that will bring that same hope and inspiration to thousands of others around the world. Dr. Funk, who has worked with Academy Award winning actress Angelina Jolie and Grammy Award winning singer Sheryl Crow, will shatter myths surrounding breast cancer and shed new light on the disease: - What really causes cancer - Why genes are important, but they're not everything - How soy helps to fight and not cause cancer - Other cancer fighting foods you should be eating - Don't be fooled into eating a high fat diet - Why keeping meat off your plate lowers the risk of cancer - The benefits of green tea Dr. Funk is spearing heading the Physicians Committee's Let's Beat Breast Cancer campaign and leading the charge for the four-pronged approach to fighting back against a disease that one out of eight women will be diagnosed with in their lifetime. Choosing plant-based foods Exercise Limit alcohol consumption Work toward and maintaining a healthy weight Take The Breast Cancer Pledge http://letsbeatbreastcancer.org --- --- Live Taping of The Exam Room Fruitive in Va. Beach Oct. 9 at 7pm RSVP: https://wghtloss.cc/fruitive --- --- Dr. Funk's Cancer Kicking Summit Register: https://wghtloss.cc/cksummit Use promo code PCRM --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee --- --- Dr. Kristi Funk Twitter: @drkristifunk IG: @drkristifunk https://pinklotus.com --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dangerous and controversial headlines are everywhere and these headlines can kill! Headline: "No need to reduce red or processed meat for good health!" Sadly, this is cancer causing clickbait and it's putting the health of millions in jeopardy. The risk of cancer, heart disease, and other ailments is very real and this episode has the science to prove it. Dr. Neal Barnard and Mark Kennedy, Esq. join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss this controversial research that defies the conclusions of scores of research and the World Health Organization which declared red and processed meats to be carcinogenic to humans. The group gets to the truth about red meat, including years of research showing the harmful effects of eating as little as one slice of bacon every day! They also examine where researchers went wrong and how by omitting certain facts they arrived at such a dangerous conclusion. Get involved using #CancerCausingClickbait The facts about meat and cancer: http://bit.ly/2mtTQh0 Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

On a bonus episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, we are celebrating a major victory for animals! The lives of hundreds of thousands of mice, rabbits and other mammals will be spared thanks to a new directive by the Environmental Protection Agency. The agency is eliminating all chemical testing on mammals by 2035 and the tests will begin to be phased out long before then! "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Kristie Sullivan, MPH, Physicians Committee vice president for research policy, to learn exactly when the changes will begin to occur, how the decision could urge other agencies to follow suit, and even how this will affect the products that might be in your home. You'll also learn about innovative non-animal testing methods that are more accurate and effective, prevent unnecessary suffering, and save the lives of many animals. But as you'll hear there is still much work to be done! Chuck and Kristie also talk about the next steps to continue ending animal testing in labs and medical schools and how you can help! Donate To Help End Animal Testing https://www.pcrm.org/donate GREGORY J. REITER MEMORIAL FUND This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit: https://gregoryreiterfund.org/ Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Are vegans really more likely to have a stroke than meat eaters? In this jam packed episode of The Exam Room Podcast™, Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to debunk that myth and take a close look at a recent study that found that to be the case. As you'll hear, the conclusion was drawn after researchers adjusted data from the study. Find out why this happened as Dr. Barnard sheds light on this method as well as a conversation he had with the authors of the study. You'll also learn the difference between hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes and how the risk differs for meat eaters compared to those who eat a plant-based diet. Then, Chuck is joined by Dr. Robert Ostfeld to take a closer look at the health claims of the Atkins Diet. The low-carb, high fat diet is making a comeback thanks to a new wave of marketing. "As a cardiologist, I think the Atkins Diet is a mistake," Ostfeld definitively stated. It's a mistake he says that goes beyond an increased risk of heart disease and cancer. Because you'll find out how the effects of the diet stretch all the way into the bedroom where a lack of fruits and vegetables can impact erectile function! GREGORY J. REITER MEMORIAL FUND This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit: https://gregoryreiterfund.org/ 3rd Annual Montefiore Einstein Preventive Cardiology Conference with Dr. Robert Ostfeld Register: http://bit.ly/ostfeld Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

A doctor has changed her life by adopting a plant-based diet and is now using her experience to transform the lives of her patients. Dr. Vanita Rahman joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about how she overcame her own battle with obesity and why she's sharing that experience and what she's learned. Her journey to health began years earlier when her family immigrated to the United States from India. It wasn't long before she began gaining weight on the standard American diet. As Chuck and Dr. Rahman discuss, weight gain is difficult for any teenager let alone one who is trying to make friends in a new country. It wasn't until years later when her own health began to deteriorate that she turned to a vegan diet for help and it wasn't long before she began to see results and started feeling better. She became so inspired by her transformation that she's paying it forward with a new weight loss program at The Barnard Medical Center. Chuck is also joined by Nolan Rodman and Dr. Hana Kahleova to find out how Nolan's transition to a plant-based diet is progressing. In part 1 of the interview, Nolan was getting ready to try going vegan for the first time. How is he feeling now? What did Dr. Kahleova discover about his transition? They've run the tests and the results are in! -- Follow Us -- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Weight Loss Program https://wghtloss.cc/2mfHGaT Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

"Someone asked me how could you get as strong as an ox without eating meat? My answer was, 'have you ever seen an ox eating meat?'" - Patrik Baboumian, record-setting Strongman, from The Game Changers. That is the epiphany of a hulking gentleman who squats the equivalent of five kegs of beer or two and half full-grown panda bears. Baboumian is truly one of the strongest men in the world and he is fueled exclusively a vegan diet. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll goes one-on-one with Dr. Jim Loomis who is featured in The Game Changers documentary. For years he was tasked with keeping million dollar athletes healthy as a team physician for both the St. Louis Cardinals baseball franchise as well as the Rams NFL franchise. Loomis reveals the mind-boggling list of foods the average player will eat on game day and why switching their diet could improve their performance on the field. More importantly, he also details how he overcame a series of health issues after switching to a plant-based diet himself. The change was so dramatic that he was able to complete an iron man triathlon shortly after his 60th birthday! We also hear from a young man who is trying a plant-based diet for the first time. He is fairly athletic, loves to play sports recreationally, and looking for a little bit of an edge. So what will he discover? Find out with us as we track his "vegan curious" journey. Dr. Loomis' Shake Recipe Dr. Loomis' shake recipe is available in our free "Food Power for Athletes" e-book. Download from the Vegan Nutrition for Athlete Page. Download: http://bit.ly/loomisshake Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Put on your thinking caps because this show is all about your brain! Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast to go over the foods you should be eating to keep your brain in tip top condition! You'll also hear them talk about: - Why a family history of Alzheimer's disease doesn't mean you're destined to get it - Foods that increase the risk of a developing the disease - How small changes to your lifestyle can have a dramatic effect on your brain health - Why the types of pots and pans we use are as important as the food being cooked in them Chuck is also joined by dietician Maggie Neola who shares promising new research showing that mushrooms can keep your memory sharp as you grow older. And you don't even need to eat a whole lot of them to get the benefits! Plus, the master plant-based chef behind The Exam Room Burger, Lauren Kretzer, returns to share a delicious brain boosting mushroom recipe! This is another exclusive that you're sure to love. Farro with Miso Mushrooms, Kale and Walnuts (Vegan, Oil Free) By Lauren Kretzer Serves 4 -- Ingredients -- - 2 ½ cups vegetable stock (divided) - ½ tsp salt - 1 bay leaf - 1 cup uncooked pearled farro - 5 cups sliced cremini mushrooms - 6 cups chopped kale - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 Tbsp tamari - 1 tsp white miso - 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast - 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice - 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts - 1/8 tsp ground black pepper -- Instructions -- 1.) In a medium pot, add 2 cups vegetable stock, salt, bay leaf, and farro. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until farro is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. 2.) While farro is cooking, in a large saucepan, heat ¼ cup of vegetable stock over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add kale, garlic, tamari, miso, nutritional yeast, and remaining ¼ cup of vegetable stock – stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, or until kale is wilted and tender. 3.) Add cooked farro to mushroom and kale mixture. Add in lemon juice, toasted walnuts, and black pepper; stir until combined. Serve hot, or at room temperature. Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Lauren Kretzer IG: @ChefLaurenKretzer http://www.laurenkretzer.com/ Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

Your brain and your gut are like best friends who are always calling and texting each other. They're always in communication and can't live without each other! Gut and brain relationship expert Dr. Leigh Frame joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast to shine more light on their unique bond. Her first appearance was one of the most downloaded episodes to date and Dr. Frame is back with even more science for her encore, including: Keto Diet's effect on gut bacteria Why fiber is critical for gut health How gut bacteria changes with every meal Gut bacteria and mental health Phytonutrients in the gut and potential for heart disease and cancer prevention For inspiration, Chuck welcomes Bruce and Mindy Mylrea to the show. The couple famously travel the world in the "Wellness Wagon" — an RV that is covered with pictures of fruits and vegetables. They are on a mission to teach as many people as possible about the health benefits of a plant-based diet. And for them, it's very personal. Bruce has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and continues to carefully monitor his health while still teaching as many people as possible. The couple speak openly and candidly about the challenges they are facing and why it's important that they tackle them head-on with a positive attitude and unrelenting optimism. Eating a whole-food plant-based diet is a critical part of Bruce's plan and he credits it immensely for helping him throughout the treatment process. He says he was able to nullify many of the side effects of the surgeries, radiation and hormone therapies because of his diet. This is a show you won't want to miss! Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit: https://www.gregoryreiterfund.org Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Dr. Leigh Frame Twitter: @PhD_Leigh Bruce and Mindy http://www.bruceandmindy.com Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

This show is all about weight loss and inspiration! Some believe that when you begin losing weight at some point the scale will simply stop moving. You eat the same and you exercise the same, but the pounds stop coming off. Maybe you exercise even more, but it seems no matter what you try you're stuck on the weight loss plateau. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with dietician Karen Smith to figure out how to get unstuck. She has tips and tricks to reboot your weight loss journey and get you back on the path to a healthier life! Of course, when it comes to slimming down sometimes we all can use a little motivation. Eric O'Grey is the embodiment of inspiration! For years he struggled with obesity and was on mountains of medications to treat type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. At one point a doctor even told him to buy a cemetery plot because a grave would be his next stop. Then he found another doctor who gave him two more prescriptions that would save his life: adopt a plant-based diet and a dog. Both he and the dog slimmed down and Eric is no longer on any medication. Chuck welcomes Eric back to the show to talk about his extraordinary accomplishment and for the first time they are joined by the doctor whom he credits with saving his life, Dr. Preeti Kulkarni! Hear in her own words about why she took such a unique approach with Eric and what it was like to witness this extraordinary success unfold before her very eyes. -- FOLLOW US -- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Eric O'Grey Twitter: @Eric_OGrey IG: @ericogrey Karen Smith, RD IG: @runsonplantsrd http://www.runsonplantsrd.com Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Researchers have known for years that red meat is anything but a health food. Dozens of studies have shown that eating it increases the risk of multiple forms of cancer and heart disease. Now, Dr. Joel Kahn joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ with three NEW reasons not to eat red meat, some of which might surprise you! Also on the show, does a McDonald's hamburger or a veggie burger have a bigger impact on diabetes? Dr. Hana Kahleova had 20 men chow down in the name of science to find out. She joins Chuck to go over some eye opening results! Then we unveil The Exam Room Burger! It's a smoky black bean quinoa burger created exclusively for the show by the ultra-talented vegan chef Lauren Kretzer! This is a recipe you're not going to want to miss! The Exam Room Burger vegan, gluten free, oil free By Lauren Kretzer Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup walnuts ½ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup oat flour 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp tamari ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp smoked paprika Whole wheat hamburger buns, sliced avocado, and sprouts, for serving (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silicone baking mat (such as Silpat). In the bowl of a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, add black beans, quinoa, walnuts, cilantro, oat flour, garlic, tahini, tomato paste, tamari, salt, chili powder and paprika. Process until ingredients are just combined; mixture should have some texture, but should hold together. Transfer burger mixture to a cutting board and divide evenly into 6 patties (about 3-3 ½" in diameter). Place burger patties on lined baking sheet and cook for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway. Serve burgers on hamburger buns with avocado and sprouts (and/or any other desired toppings). Resources A Plant-Based Meal Stimulates Incretin and Insulin Secretion More Than an Energy- and Macronutrient-Matched Standard Meal in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Crossover Study Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Dr. Joel Kahn Twitter: @drjkahn IG: @drjkahn Lauren Kretzer IG: @ChefLaurenKretzer LaurenKretzer.com Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

There's a good chance you're addicted to a food even if you're not overweight! Food can be one of the most addictive substances on the face of the earth. Whether it's fast food, fried food, chocolate or sweets, our brains crave high fat foods that are loaded with salt and sugar. You're hooked! It's a vice that is literally killing us. For those with severe addictions, food can control their entire life. In this edition of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll reveals how his own battle nearly cost him his life. Because of his daily 10,000-calorie diet he got all the way up to 420 pounds before losing more than 275 pounds. In this episode, he sits down with cardiologists Baxter Montgomery and Steve Lome who have wrestled with their own food demons. Through their experiences they have come up with a new prescription for fighting obesity: treat the addiction first. Hear how their compassion is motivating patients to adopt a plant-based diet and have an emotion and physical transformation beyond their wildest dreams. Not only do they lose weight, but their risk for heart disease plummets and in many cases fully reverses! Their unique approach is a game changer! Plus, Chuck revisits an interview with Dr. Neal Barnard on the science of food addiction. Learn why the brain is seduced by junk food and what makes it so hard for us to stop eating it! Join Us In Chicago Join Dr. Barnard, Dr. Lome and many others on Saturday, Aug. 24 for Kickstart Your Health Chicago! Only a limited number of seats remain so register now. It's free! Register: https://www.pcrm.org/chicago Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Dr. Steve Lome Twitter: @SteveLome IG: @StevenLome Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dr. Dean Ornish joins The Exam Room™ to answer your questions about nutrition! The legendary in lifestyle medicine joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a wide-ranging interview at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Dr. Ornish speaks openly with Chuck about his own battle with depression that nearly claimed his life before turning to a wide-ranging Q&A on nutrition. Among the questions answered: What are the best foods to eat to live longer? What role does oil play in heart disease? Do diets based on blood type really work? Is it true that even on a plant based diet once you are on statins you will always need them? Can adopting a plant-based diet improve the quality of life for people 85 and older? Are soy-based foods like edamame and tofu dangerous? The pair talk also discuss Dr. Ornish's latest book, UnDo It: How Simple Lifestyle Choices Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases. This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund Visit: https://gregoryreiterfund.org Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Dr. Dean Ornish Twitter: @DeanOrnishMD IG: @DeanOrnishMD Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Is the paleo diet healthy? Supporters claim that by eating the way our ancestors did more than 10,000 years ago you will lose weight and get healthy. It's a diet free of most grains, beans, legumes and potatoes since those foods weren't available during the paleolithic era. However, there is evidence to suggest certain grains and tubers were in fact part of the Neanderthal diet. Without those starches, a typical paleo menu relies heavily on grass-fed lean meat, fish, eggs, and oil. Nuts, fruit and vegetables are also permitted. Millions sing paleo praises, but are they off key? "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Hana Kahleova to get to the bottom of the paleo diet. They are separating myth from fact by examining the true effect it can have on your health. Chuck also welcomes professional wrestler Austin Aries back to the show as he continues to explore the success athletes are having by eating a plant-based diet. The multiple time world champion has turned his back on a meat and dairy-rich upbringing in Wisconsin and is now fueled exclusively by plants. He also has been training with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. Austin also ranks the top vegan pro wrestlers of all time! Join Us Join Chuck, Dr. Neal Barnard and dozens of other leaders in the plant-based community on July 25-27 at the International Conference On Nutrition In Medicine in Washington, DC. We'll be taping live episodes of The Exam Room™ all weekend! Us promo code NutritionRX to save 20% off admission. Register: https://www.pcrm.org/ICNM Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Austin Aries Twitter: @AustinAries IG: @AustinHealyAries Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!