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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!

Can eating a vegan diet help your skin? A growing amount of research says yes. Plant-based dermatologist Dr. Niyati Sharma returns to the show to join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and answer your questions! Can eating chocolate cause acne? What effect does coffee have on the skin? Can eating sugar cause acne? Does dairy cause acne? What effect does dairy have on eczema? What foods are best for psoriasis? What foods are best to help with sun spots? Is it possible to have oily skin and acne while eating a plant-based diet? What foods should we eat to look young and combat wrinkles? Chuck also looks at an epic week for plant-based athletes and why their diet is leading them to victory! Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton took home the checkered flag at the British Grand Prix. Just a few hours later, Novak Djokovic outlasted Roger Federer in an epic championship final for the ages to capture his fifth Wimbledon title and celebrated by plucking a few blades of grass off the court and having a snack. Leafy greens, right?! And who forget about Alex Morgan? All she did was help lead the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team to a win at the World Cup and win the ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete! So what is a plant-based diet really the secret to their success? We're going to find out as Chuck revisits an interview with Dr. James Loomis and dietitian Susan Levin who co-authored a study examining the effect of food on athletic performance. What the discovered were some of the strongest links yet between diet and post-workout recovery. Dr. Loomis will also be featured in the highly anticipated upcoming documentary The Game Changers, a "revolutionary new documentary about meat, protein, and strength." It is set for a one-night special nationwide screening on September 16, 2019. Join Us Join Chuck, Susan, Dr. Loomis, 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™ from the conference! Us promo code NutritionRX to save 20% off admission. Register: https://www.pcrm.org/ICNM Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Dr. Niyati Sharma IG: @Dr_Vegan Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Prepare yourself for the healthiest three days ever! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard as he puts the finishing touches on his big presentation at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. He and Chuck preview the enormous three-day event featuring some of the most prominent names in preventative medicine, including the famed Dr. Dean Ornish who will be there to talk about the 30 years of research he's conducted and the breakthroughs he's achieved in proving it is possible to reverse heart disease. Dr. Barnard has the low down on the full lineup! Then, Chuck welcomes Dr. Hana Kahleova back to the show as she gives us a sneak peek at the extraordinary research on plant-powered metabolism that she'll be unveiling at the conference. If you're an athlete, even just a weekend warrior, you're going to want to pay close attention! And in one of the most delectable segments ever on The Exam Room, Chuck and his colleagues from The Physicians Committee travel into the heart of Washington, DC to get to finalize the menu for the conference! He'll be chatting with the man tasked with putting it all together, executive sous chef Daron Lee from the Grand Hyatt Hotel! We're going to get some insight on what's he's planning and we're also going to learn about a mushroom he's using that you may not have ever heard of before! So what will happen when the group tastes all six of his tasty creations? Not all of them will make the cut and some tough decisions will need to be made! 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 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™ from the conference! 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 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.

People have claimed that eating fish is one of the healthiest things you can do. It's good for the heart, it's great for the eyes and is the ultimate brain food. And the fat in fish a modern medical marvel! But are any of those claims actually true? On this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard who shares what the research really shows about eating seafood. He's going to get to the bottom of everything, including the much hyped Omega 3's. Then dietician Maggie Neola joins Chuck to share some of her favorite plant-based fish alternatives! It's a reminder that just because you adopt a vegan diet doesn't mean you have to give up the tastes you love! 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 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™ from the conference! 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 Recipes Veggie Sushi 4 Ways Smoked Carrot Lox Chickpea Salad Rolls Hearts of PalmCrab Cakes Lobster Mushroom Bisque 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.

The current generation of children will not live longer than their parents if the current skyrocketing obesity trend continues. One out of every five children are now obese, according to the latest statistics, while millions of others are overweight and not far behind. As those numbers continue to rise, so too will the number of children facing illnesses once thought to be reserved only for adults — heart disease, type 2 diabetes and more. On this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll talks about his own struggle with childhood obesity. Doctors put him on blood pressure medication when he was only 15 years old because of his poor eating habits! Dietician Maggie Neola then joins the show to update us on some extraordinary efforts to prevent other children from suffering the same fate. A number of states are considering legislation that would require schools to offer plant-based lunch options, including New York and California. She and Chuck also talk about how you can get involved and help push legislation through that would make healthy lunches the law of the land. New York residents can send their representatives a letter urging them to support proposals S1472 and A1624 that would bring plant-based food to schools statewide. If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, you can schedule an appointment to meet with Maggie to review your own diet at the Barnard Medical Center. Audrey Dunham then joins the show! If you're not familiar with her, you should be! She is a woman with many hats from mother to baker to fitness competitor to trainer and entrepreneur. Audrey also just so happens to be married to famed ventriloquist Jeff Dunham whose popular character Peanuts is the inspiration for her line of plant-based treats. Audrey shares some tips and tricks about raising her own children on a plant-based diet and also chronicles her own physical struggles as a fitness competitor that led her to adopt a plant-based diet herself! 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™ from the conference! Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Audrey Dunham AudreyDunham.com Twitter: @AudreyEDunham IG: @AudreyEDunham YouTube: youtube.com/user/AudreyMurdick 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.

"I had a cheeseburger for dinner. Then I finished reading The China Study that night and started a vegan diet the next day." -Andrew Freeman, M.D. Dr. T. Colin Campbell has devoted his life to nutrition science and revolutionized how many of us, including physicians, view plant-based diets. His research and book thrust the health benefits of a plant-based diet into the forefront of medical discussion. Millions first learned of the link between consumption of animal products and deadly diseases by reading his book and reviewing his landmark studies which began nearly than four decades earlier. Today, his work continues to inspire a new generation of medical professionals as well as health conscious patients who are both anxious to reduce the risk of developing a myriad of cancers and coronary heart disease. On this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll travels to Fairfax Vegfest to interview Dr. Campbell just moments after he walked off stage following a presentation that dazzled the packed house who came to see him. Chuck and Dr. Campbell dive into the future of plant-based medicine while also examining how adopting a plant-based diet may help alter the course of treatment for cancer patients. The pair also compare the difference between obtaining nutrients by taking supplements and through the food we eat. Also, Chuck revisits an interview with Dr. Neal Barnard where he reveals some of the best foods we can eat to fight cancer! Join Dr. Barnard on July 25-27 at the International Conference On Nutrition In Medicine in Washington, DC. We'll also be taping live episodes of The Exam Room™ from the conference! So, come say hi! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM / @DrNealBarnard IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Menopause is inescapable. From hot flashes to mood swings, every woman will eventually feel the effects of the change of life. But making changes to your diet and lifestyle can help make everything much more manageable. Here's something to consider: Only about 10 percent of women in China and 20 percent of women in Japan experience hot flashes. But in the United States, an astounding 75 percent of women over the age of 50 will feel the heat! So why is that?! Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and doctors Neal Barnard, Rupali Chadha, and plant-based OBGYN Christie Cobb as they explore the link between diet and menopause in one of the most requested episodes ever of The Exam Room™. Among the questions answered: What role do the hormones found in animal products play? Can menopause occur earlier depending on diet? How a high-fiber diet can help remove excess estrogen from the body. Plus, Dr. Cobb answers a number of listener questions about weight gain, night sweats, and misinformation about carbohydrates and menopause! And Dr. Chadha gives insight on countering the depression and anxiety that can accompany menopause. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM / @DrNealBarnard / @RupaliChadhaMD IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee / @medicine_done_right 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.

Did you know that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 40 percent? Keep that in mind as esteemed plant-based cardiologist Dr. Robert Ostfeld joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a special episode of The Exam Room™ podcast! The pair sat down together at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City to discuss the way Dr. Ostfeld is revolutionizing cardiac care for his patients by encouraging them to adopt a plant-based diet. As you'll hear, many of those patients have experienced incredible health transformations and have incredible success stories to share. Dr. Ostfeld also discusses in depth why he views the Keto Diet as a medical mistake that can put your heart health at risk. He also expresses his concerns about misleading marketing and facts being used to promote the diet's alleged health benefits. Join Dr. Ostfeld on July 25 at the International Conference On Nutrition In Medicine in Washington, DC. Also, revisit a special one-on-one interview with the former president of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kim Williams who shares how a one patient's remarkable turnaround from heart disease inspired him to adopt a plant-based diet himself. After seeing his own cholesterol plummet, he began prescribing the same diet for his patients and is now a leader in preventative medicine through nutrition! Then we'll be examining the most anticipated presentations at the upcoming International Conference On Nutrition In Medicine in Washington, DC with organizer Natalie Hardcastle. She also happens to be Dr. Neal Barnard's assistant extraordinaire! 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. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

If we are what we eat, then how much of our looks are determined by our food choices? According to Dr. Niyati Sharma, quite a bit! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, the plant-based dermatologist joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss the connection between the food on your plate and the face you see in the mirror. The pair examine the relationship between nutrition and acne, dry skin, psoriasis, hair loss, wrinkles and a host of other common conditions. Dr. Sharma also details how being overweight can increase your risk of being diagnosed with many of those ailments. And what should we be eating to stay young? Dr. Sharma will reveal her best and worst foods to keep your skin looking young and vibrant! Plus, Chuck is joined by YouTube sensations Nina and Randa Nelson. The identical twins have gained a major following thanks to their fun videos and skin care tips. The California-based sisters have been vegan their entire lives and are the authors of The Clear Skin Diet. Their philosophy is simple: heal the body from the inside out by eliminating foods that are believed to be major causes of acne. Among their many fans is Dr. Neal Barnard. "Damage from acne is not just physical but psychological, too," Barnard said. "Nina and Randa are successfully teaching others how to overcome the physical and emotional challenges. These girls are true leaders." So put on your headphones and facial mask! You're about to learn how a plant-based diet can help keep the skin looking young and fresh! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM / @NinaAndRanda IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee / @Dr_Vegan / @NinaAndRanda 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.

Can a dog or a cat be vegan? That's what we explore on this episode of The Exam Room™! Veterinarian Dr. Armaiti May has been studying plant-based diets and animals for years and joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss her findings. According to Dr. May, dogs and cats have only "nutrient requirements" and not specific "ingredient requirements." So, is it possible to satisfy those nutrient requirements with a plant-based diet? Dr. May and Chuck will also explore how a vegan diet can impact animals who are prone to certain conditions such as heart disease. Research has shown that a plant-based diet can improve cardiovascular health in humans, but does the same hold true for animals? And what fruits and vegetables are toxic to dogs and cats? You'll learn that as Dr. Mark Liberto joins the show. Then Chuck puts his colleagues and his wife, Julie, in the hot seat to quiz them on which foods are safe to feed their furry friends! Careful, there are some tricky ones on the list! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

We continue to unlock the mysteries of gut bacteria and your health, including how it effects weight loss! With advancements in DNA research, we are revisiting what we thought we knew about what's populating our digestive tract and where new discoveries are taking us. Gut bacteria expert Dr. Hana Kahleova returns to take a deep dive into the latest research with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. Join them to learn how a healthy gut can automatically give athletes more than a 20% cardiovascular fitness edge over their competition. Dr. Kahleova also shares the newest research linking weight loss and gut bacteria as well the best foods you can eat to get your gut in check! Courtney Flannery then joins Chuck to recount her years as a true medical mystery. Her journey began when she became ill as a teenager and lasted for nearly a decade. Doctor after doctor were baffled by her condition. No answers were to be had despite receiving nearly a dozen different diagnoses: Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Fibromyalgia, Dysautonomia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Migraines, Anxiety and Depression, Pre-Diabetes, and Hypoglycemia, among others. All the while, Courtney's weight would swing wildly, and she was being bullied by her peers. By the time she was in her early 20's, the physical and emotional toll left her frail body unable to walk without the assistance of a cane or wheelchair. Everything came to a head on one fateful day when she collapsed on the floor of a convention. Many, including her own mother, believed death would not be far behind. Ever resilient and unwilling to die, Courtney began the painstaking process of investigating her condition and searching for a cure. Eventually, she stumbled upon research on the benefits of a plant-based diet, including some conducted by The Physicians Committee. Following years of frustrating battles and a near-death experience, the pieces of the puzzle started coming together and her fortunes began to turn around once she changed her eating habits. Courtney is now living healthfully and happily without any assistance from a cane — something once believed to be impossible. It's a can't miss story! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Have you ever gone to the doctor and been given this ambiguous prescription for "diet and exercise?" The exercise part seems straight forward, but for many doctors food remains a medical mystery. That's a major problem given the fact that poor diet quality has surpassed smoking to become the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. In fact, 70 percent of all chronic diseases are believed to be linked to diet and lifestyle. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast™, Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explore why doctors don't know much about diets. As you'll learn, the problem begins long before they ever enter practice, it begins in medical school. The lack of nutrition education in the curriculum is jaw-dropping despite an increasing amount of research showing that many chronic disease-related deaths could have been prevented by dietary changes. Dr. Barnard also shares how YOU can help fix the problem by speaking with your own doctors and help them understand that vitamin C comes from more than just a pill or glass of orange juice. Your conversations with them about nutrition and the benefits of a plant-based diet can literally help to save a life. And if you think your doctor won't listen? Think again. A survey among physicians published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition finds that 94 percent of them feel nutrition counseling should be part of primary care visits. However, only 14 percent feel like they are able to adequately talk about it, but your conversation can help change that. You'll also get tips on how to begin those conversations and how to have them with friends and family who may be skeptical of a vegan diet. This episode originally aired on Facebook Live. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @DrNealBarnard / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Rip Esselstyn has quite the story to tell! After retiring as an elite professional athlete and later hanging up the boots as a firefighter, he devoted his life to inspiring and improving the health of so many people through the plant-based Engine 2 Diet. It's a program born out of his desire to help a fellow firefighter in desperate need of change. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Rip who shares how his drive to help just one person is now changing the lives of countless others. If the name Esselstyn seems familiar, you might be thinking of his father, and famed surgeon, Caldwell Esselstyn whose work has been a major influence in the plant-based community. With a lineage like that, you might think that Rip has been plant-strong from day one, but that's not the case. Even as a scholarship athlete in college Rip was chowing down on hamburgers, steaks and BLTs. He tells Chuck that he only opted to ditch meat and dairy after graduating from school. And the rest, as they say, is history. Join them as they recount this incredible moving journey. Rip is also adding another piece to his resume as a podcaster! He recently launched the Plant-Strong Podcast where teams with a renowned team of plant-based doctors, including Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis, as well as other experts to save the life of New York City firefighter Joe Inga. The show chronicles Joe's journey as he wrestles with his own mortality and tries to break a lifetime of unhealthy habits. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @RipEsselstyn / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @RipEsselstyn / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

It's not just chicken that you're eating! On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast™, Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss the disgusting truth about chicken being sold in stores. It doesn't matter if it's white or dark meat – odds are it's covered in feces! We know because we hired independent investigators to buy chicken from stores around the country and test it for the presence of fecal matter. What they found was stomach churning! You'll also learn the filthy facts about "fecal soup." It's far from being good for the soul, but is found in poultry processing plants nationwide. Dr. Barnard and Chuck also detail why the safety measures currently in place to prevent feces from contaminating your food are failing miserably. Mark Kennedy, the Physicians Committee's Vice President of Legal Affairs, tries to clean up the dirty talk by detailing a lawsuit filed against the USDA that is dominating headlines! The Washington Post, Fox News, USA Today, The Daily Mail, and dozens of other outlets are reporting on the Physicians Committee's suit that seeks to force the agency to step up its game and stop ignoring concerns over fecal contamination. But poop isn't the only concern when it comes to chicken. Dr. Steve Neabore returns to the show to discuss how cooking meat over an open flame causes cancer-causing compounds to form. Plus, you'll find out which meat has the highest levels of carcinogens. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @DrNealBarnard / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

True story: A woman is overjoyed to learn that not only is she pregnant, but that she's carrying twins. Then doctors make a devastating discovery. One of the children has developed a fatal birth defect and will not survive long outside the womb. The news is soul crushing. But the woman and her husband are determined that their child's life, however brief, will have great purpose. Prior to giving birth, they arrange to donate the boy's eyes, organs, and blood to medical research. And the impact of those gifts would turn out to be extraordinary. Countless lives are now being positively impacted because of the couple's heart-wrenching decision. Indeed, his short life touched more people than many who inhabit the earth for 80 years or longer. They did not realize it at the time, but the impact would also extend beyond human life as the lives of countless animals would also be spared because of the donations. On this special episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down Sarah Gray who details an emotional journey that began before birth and continued on long after the death of her son, Thomas, as she tracked down the researchers were using the organs as part of trailblazing medical science. Gray has also chronicled the story in the book A Life Everlasting, which she dedicated to Thomas. Chuck is also joined by Kristie Sullivan who is the Vice President of Research Policy for the Physicians Committee. She has interesting insight on the specific diseases that are benefitting from organ and tissue donation, including the leading forms of cancer. Kristie also details how animals can be spared from medical research because of your decision to donate! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Let's say you're super hungry. Would you feel fuller after eating a veggie burger or a traditional hamburger? You're about to find out! In this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast, meat and plants duke it out in a head-to-head battle to satisfy hunger. Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he sits down with Dr. Hana Kahleova to discuss her study that crowns a king in this burger battle. Dozens of men ate a regular cheeseburger and a veggie burger and asked to rate which one filled them up the most. No spoilers here, but it was clear that there is an undisputed burger champion for satisfying hunger! Dr. Kahleova will explain how the winning burger triggered a bigger release of appetite regulating hormones that kept the men feeling full for a longer period of time. The study offers promising results for long-term weight loss and managing and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Dietician Lee Crosby, known to listeners as "The Fiber Queen," also returns to the show to go in depth about the role fiber played in the burger study and how it helps to keep hunger pains from striking. She covers all things fiber from A-Z! Then, if you're thinking about going vegan but don't know how, dietician Minh Nguyen from The Barnard Medical Center makes his Exam Room debut to talk about a two-day program that will teach you everything you need to know about making the switch. The Kickstart Intensive will be held May 10-11 in Washington, DC and will walk you through the transition step-by-step. You'll learn everything from how a plant-based diet can help you lose weight and combat disease to what to buy on your first trip to the grocery store as a vegan. Plus, Lee, Minh, Dr. Neal Barnard and others will be giving presentations to get you going on your journey. Chuck will also be speaking! Discounted registration fees are available until April 26. The Food Revolution Summit featuring Dr. Barnard and two dozen of the world's leading experts on nutrition will be held online beginning April 27. Dr. Barnard will be talking about how food affects our hormones—everything from acne and fertility to cancer and thyroid problems. You'll also hear about heart disease from Dr. Kim Williams and Dr. Dean Ornish, breast cancer from Dr. Kristi Funk, how to thrive as a plant-based athlete from Rich Roll, and much more! You won't want to miss it. Best of all the event is completely free. Sign up today and support PCRM! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

What if the whole world went vegan?! It's an intriguing question with the answer impacting both our health and that of the environment. Indeed, it is a win-win! In this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast, Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss the enormous environmental implications of adopting a plant-based diet. Thirty percent of total greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to food production with animal products accounting for the majority of that, according to leading scientific researchers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Dr. Barnard and Chuck also review a study where researchers determined what would happen if everyone on the planet adopted a plant-based diet by 2050. What they found will not only help the environment and improve human health, but it can also save more than a trillion dollars. Then, Chuck sits down with Gwynn Whittaker who left a lucrative career in the IT and national security fields behind after prematurely losing her fiancé to heart attack. She now devotes her time to improving the health and quality of life others so they don't have to suffer the same loss. Whittaker has opened a whole-food plant-based restaurant, GreenFare Organic Café, just outside Washington, D.C. where hundreds have completed the Physicians Committee's 21-day Vegan Kickstart that is offered there. Many have gone from couch potatoes to avid marathoners and have significantly improved their chances of living a long and healthy life! Whittaker is also gearing up for Fairfax VegFest on April 13 where Dr. Barnard, Dr. Jim Loomis, and Dr. T. Colin Campbell will be speaking. Dietician and frequent guest of The Exam Room regular Lee Crosby will also be lecturing on 'The Truth About Keto Diets' and Chuck will be recording episodes of the podcast live! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM / @GreenFareCafe IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee / @GreenFareCafe 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.

Is there a difference between the fat found in an avocado and the fat found in a hamburger? What about the fat from nuts and the fat from bologna? That's what we're going to find out on this episode of The Exam Room™ as Dr. Hana Kahleova sits down with the "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss her groundbreaking research on both the quality and quantity of fat consumption in a vegan diet. What happened to the health and waistlines of participants over the course of a 16-week study was quite remarkable! Then Dr. Steve Neabore travels back in time to when Chuck still weighed 420 pounds to perform an examination. At that point, his uncontrolled blood pressure was 190/110 and he was first given medication to treat hypertension in high school. Cholesterol and blood sugar were also trending in the wrong direction as was his waist, which had expanded to 66 inches around. Dr. Neabore explains the metabolic damage being caused by the extreme high-fat diet and discusses exactly what is happening in the body as the chest begins to tighten and it becomes difficult to breathe even when taking just a few steps. What do the arteries look like at this point? How hard is the heart having to work? Then the focus turns to gut bacteria as Dr. Leigh Frame joins the show to talk about the wildly popular research that's being done on microbiome. Scientists are finding that the link between health and the gut is even stronger than we thought thanks to advancements in DNA research. Fun fact: no two people have the exact same gut microbiome profile. So, what's in your gut is as unique as your fingerprint. But how will that fingerprint change if you drink green tea or red wine or switch to a plant-based diet? Find out! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Does the Keto Diet really have such a smelly side effect?! A growing chorus of women are claiming that they have developed a very foul odor in an intimate area since going on the high-fat high-protein diet. There are so many stories out there that the Internet is now referring to the phenomenon as "keto crotch." But are these claims real or does this stink of a phony urban legend? Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and plant-based board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Christie Cobb as they sniff out what's fact and what's fiction. Plus, dietitian Lee Crosby returns to the show to talk about other proven side effects of Keto, including constipation, the "keto flu" and a little unpleasant something called "disaster pants!" Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

She was so fired up to go plant-based that she tattooed the word "vegan" on her arm. And that was before all animal products had been eliminated from her diet. She just knew that she wanted to do it. And, boy did she ever! That is Starla Maurer. Her energy is infectious and her zest for life is unrivaled. The fitness instructor thought she was making a change to save her own life, but little did she know that it would be her husband whose life would ultimately need saving. It was their wedding anniversary and Starla was only a few weeks into her plant-based journey. But rather than celebrate their union and her new quest for health, fate would cruelly intervene as doctors gave the Maurers news that rocked them to the core. Rick had colon cancer and would need to begin treatment immediately. What happened next is one of the most remarkable stories ever shared on The Exam Room podcast. Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he sits down with Starla and Rick as well as Dr. Hana Kahleova as they relive an incredible journey filled with unimaginable lows and unparalleled heights. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Who wants to grow old?! Anti-aging is a multi-billion dollar industry filled with millions of can't miss gadgets and creams, all promising to wash away blemishes and smooth out wrinkles. There are the countless procedures to keep us looking 20 years younger than the birthdate on our driver's license. We are terrified of showing our years and fork over hundreds of dollars for tiny jars of magical elixirs to keep Father Time at bay. But what if the fountain of youth isn't actually as seen on TV? What if it's hiding in plain sight in the grocery store among the apples and oranges, the spinach and kale, and the vast colors of the produce section? On this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Hana Kahleova and Dr. Asha Subramanian to talk about how the foods we eat can help keep us looking and feeling younger. On the flip side, it can also speed up the aging process and in many cases shed years from our life instead of adding them. Topics covered: The life expectancy of vegans and vegetarians compared to omnivores. How overweight and obese teens face an increased risk of early death. How eating meat appears to cause early puberty among young girls. How dairy products affect the aging process. How eating a high-fiber diet improves the odds of living disease-free late in life. How eating a plant-based diet can be especially beneficial for middle-aged adults at risk of heart disease. How what we eat can impact the actual size of the brain. How eating trans fats negatively impacts memory ability, even in young adults. How food can help maintain good vision as we grow older. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @DrAshaSub / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

To say that we are a bacon obsessed culture would be a gross understatement. In fact, 43% of Canadians would rather eat bacon than have sex, according to a 2010 study! Another 25% of adults worried that their significant other loved bacon more than they loved them. Reality check: If you believe that your partner would honestly pick bacon over you then it's time to seriously reevaluate the relationship! But the study also goes to show just how deep our love of bacon runs. In this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll interviews Dr. Neal Barnard who explains the very scientific reason for our infatuation. Our brains are hard-wired to fall in love the salt and grease that is found abundantly in the popular, yet dangerous breakfast meat. Factor in the pinch of sugar found in a lot of bacon and the love connection gets even stronger! While you may love bacon, bacon certainly doesn't love you back. Dr. Barnard also discusses the long-term health risks associated with eating it, including a substantially higher risk of developing cancer. Did you know that eating just two strips per day increases raises the risk of colorectal cancer by nearly 20%? And the more you eat, the greater the risk becomes of dying from other cancers as well as heart disease. The good news for bacon lovers is that there are plant-based alternatives that have all of the flavor but none of the risk. Dietician Maggie Neola joins Chuck to share four of the tastiest vegan bacon recipes you'll ever find! We're talking about "bacon and eggs," BLTs, "bacon burgers" and even "bacon bits" for topping salads! Plus, they do a head-to-head nutritional comparison of pork and the plant-based bacon that you have to hear to believe. If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, Maggie is available for consultation at the Barnard Medical Center. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

What if losing weight doesn't mean cutting back on portion sizes? Is there a way to really eat more but weigh less? That's what "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll explores on this episode of The Exam Room™. The concept may sound too good to be true, but Dr. Steve Neabore sits down with Chuck to explore the science behind a plant-based diet and why many stop counting calories altogether once they've adopted it. Dr. Neabore also shows how empty the stomach looks after consuming 500 calories of oil, meat, or dairy compared to the same amount of calories from fruits and vegetables. The difference is amazing. Then, dietician Maggie Neola returns to the show with a head-to-head comparison of some of America's most popular foods. How does the fat and calories found in the traditional recipes compare to the equally tasty vegan versions? In many instances you can save hundreds of calories by simply choosing the plant-based option! As you'll hear, the benefits also extend beyond the new-and-improved person you see in the mirror. Opting for plant-based meals can also reduce cholesterol, heart disease, and cancer while increasing your life expectancy. Who wouldn't want to stick around a few more years after losing all that weight?! If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, Dr. Neabore and Maggie Neola are available for consultation at the Barnard Medical Center. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Food addiction can be as powerful as any drug on the street. In this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll opens up about a nearly three-decade battle with food addiction that nearly claimed his life. He struggled to "diet" at 420 pounds and experienced withdrawal symptoms when he tried to go without fast food. His body would ache, and he became filled will anger. At one point, he became so infuriated without his "fix" that he violently punched his fist through a wall before sneaking out in the middle of the night to find a 24-hour drive-thru and quiet the unrelenting rage. But why does this happen? Dr. Neal Barnard joins the show to explain how the brain reacts similarly to certain foods and narcotics. There is a reason that we crave high-fat and high-calorie foods. Our brain loves them! And it's not just people like Chuck who reach 400 pounds or more. There are others who might appear healthy but can be a chocoholic or obsessed with bacon. Dr. Barnard reveals that the parallel between food and drug addiction is so great that a chocolate addict's cravings can be reduced by Narcan, which is a medicine used to treat opioid overdoses. And what is it about cheese that makes it so hard to live without? There's an opioid link there too! But the biggest question is how do you beat food addiction? How can you break up with bacon and give cheeseburgers the boot? Dr. Barnard and Chuck outline the steps you can take to kick the habit and reclaim your health. You'll also hear from Sarah Fraser, who is a popular media personality in the Washington, DC area and host of the Hey Frase podcast. Like Chuck, her battle with food addiction began at a young age and grew worse over time. She talks about overcoming the emotional hurt caused by body shaming and taking control of her weight by practicing mindful eating and turning to a plant-based diet. She's now loud and proud 24/7, as any of her listeners will tell you! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM / @HeyFrase IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee / @HeyFrase 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.

When things aren't working like they should in bed, men should be turning to vegetables and not Viagra, according to numerous studies. Indeed, science shows the lasting cure for erectile dysfunction is more likely to be found in the refrigerator than in the medicine cabinet. In this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and Dr. Steve Neabore dive into the cause of the embarrassing problem and explore how a plant-based diet can bring spice back into your love life. Dr. Neabore also explains how the same narrowing of arteries that can cause a heart attack can also lead to sexual performance issues. You'll also learn how popular tiny blue medication works and compare its effectiveness to a daily infusion of fruits and vegetables. Then, just in time for Valentine's Day, dietitian Lee Crosby reveals the best foods for lowering the risk of heart disease and lowering blood pressure. You will learn why the risk is nearly cut in half by adopting a plant-based diet and the jaw-dropping cost of preventable cardiovascular surgery. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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. Plus, a very special PSA from Dr. Neal Barnard.

You don't have to be an Olympic caliber athlete to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet! In this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, find out why athletes from 8 to 80 years old are gaining an edge by taking meat and dairy off the table. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. James Loomis, medical director of the Barnard Medical Center, and dietitian Susan Levin who are co-authors of a new review scrutinizing food and athletic performance. Their findings point to some of the strongest links yet between diet and post-workout recovery. Chuck also sits down with a man who is living proof that plant-based eating can help make even the grandest of athletic dreams come true. Eric O'Grey returns to the show after qualifying for the elusive Boston Marathon. After losing 180 pounds and reversing Type 2 diabetes, Eric was blowing past runners many years younger than himself en route to punching a ticket to Boston and posting a personal-best time. And what happens to his body after the race is just as remarkable. The other thing you should know about Eric: A doctor once told him to buy a grave plot because his poor health was driving him to an early grave. Talk about changing your life! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM / @Eric_OGrey IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee / @EricOGrey 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.

The latest trend in the NFL isn't a fancy offense or going for it on fourth down. It's going vegan! A growing number of the league's stars — many of them 300 pounds of pure muscle — are turning to a plant-based diet to take their game to the next level. And it's no surprise given the success they are having. In this episode of The Exam Room, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll travels to Nashville to meet up with plant-based celebrity Chef Charity Morgan. The classically trained vegan chef is now feeding a ton of players in the Tennessee Titans locker room, including her own husband Derrick Morgan. Chef Charity shares how it was actually Derrick who introduced her to a plant-based diet and her secrets to keeping these gridiron giants fed. It's no small feat given their size! Plus, Chef Charity takes us into the kitchen to whip up a delicious plant-based spinach and artichoke dip that will leave your mouth watering just in time for the Super Bowl. Then, Chuck checks back in with the inspirational Josh LaJaunie whose incredible weight loss journey began after the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl in 2010. Their improbable victory took him from 420 pounds to the cover of Runner's World magazine! Josh is also the author of the book Sick To Fit, which is available for free as a Kindle download. You'll get amazing insight on what it takes to transform your health and lose hundreds of pounds when Chuck and Josh compare their remarkable stories. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Aidan Gallagher is a young plant-based game changer! Not only is he a tv star, he's also a heck of a musician who is already using his celebrity status to advocate for animal welfare and promote the health benefits of a vegan diet. The 15-year-old is best known for starring on the long-running Nickelodeon show "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn" as well as the Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy" but did you know that he's also the youngest goodwill ambassador ever appointed by the United Nations thanks to his environmental advocacy? Not too bad for someone still a few years shy of college age! He joined "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll from his home in California to talk about keeping it plant-based on the set and in the music studio, "doing alright" in the kitchen, his philanthropic efforts, and his upcoming EP, Blue Neon. Then, Chuck learns about the big impact that one small device — about the size of your finger — is going to have on the future of healthcare as he's joined in-studio by Kristie Sullivan, M.P.H. Kristie is the Vice President of Research Policy with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and an expert on the modern medical marvel known as organ-on-a-chip! The device can replicate human organs and give researchers insight on how cells will respond to prospective medication! Not only will it accelerate the speed at which new medicine becomes available, but it is also expected to bring the skyrocketing cost of healthcare back down to earth. The organ-on-a-chip will also eliminate the need for animal testing in drug trials. Research combining artificial intelligence and heart-on-a-chip technology was recently profiled in the media. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.

Harley Quinn Smith is a budding rock star, up and coming actress, animal welfare advocate and one seriously devoted vegan! She made national headlines recently after encouraging her father, director Kevin Smith, to adopt a plant-based diet following a near-fatal heart attack. Now, Harley Quinn joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll in the Hollywood Hills to reveal that he isn't the only one in the family whom she inspired to go vegan! She also shares her own heartwarming story of how adopting a rescued rabbit changed her life and opened her own eyes to the compassion and health benefits that accompany a plant-based lifestyle. And she has some great advice for starting a conversation with friends and family who are skeptical about removing meat and dairy from their diet. Be sure to check out her band, The Tenth. They're releasing their debut album, Dunes, on February 10! Also on the show are two of the most motivating gentlemen you will ever meet. Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro work tirelessly to improve the lives of thousands that have been diagnosed with diabetes. But what makes them such beacons of hope is that their passion stems from their own experiences with the disease. Both were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age. But rather than cower and let the disease dictate how they live their life, they seized control and refused to throw in the towel. Today, their enthusiasm and zest for life is contagious and it's impossible not to get fired up while listening to the way their helping people reclaim their health. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee 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.