Are eggs healthy? Do they raise cholesterol? The truth about one of the most popular foods in the world is coming to light and will put an end to one of the great nutrition debates of recent memory. The answers are more important than ever as the average American eats nearly 300 eggs every year. Find out what eggs mean for your cholesterol, your heart, and your health as Dr. Neal Barnard joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Topics Discussed - Is the cholesterol i...
Feb 16, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 18
A physician went from collapsing and unable to walk at one point to remarkably reversing multiple sclerosis. Dr. Sam Gartland chose not to rely exclusively on treatments that would just slow the progression of the disease. Instead, he made changes to the food he was eating and the way he was living his life. The combination stopped the MS in its tracks and completely restored his health. He joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to share his journey, his new way ...
Feb 14, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Having a healthy gut microbiome could lead to better mental health and happiness. Research shows that certain foods tend to produce intestinal bacteria that are linked to depression. Others seem to protect against it. The intersection of gut and mental health is explored when Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Topics Covered - Foods that make you happy - Foods that could make you depressed - High-fiber diets help fight depression - Gut bacte...
Feb 09, 2023•58 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Is it possible for diet changes to help someone recovering from drug or alcohol abuse? A recovering addict teamed with researchers to find out. Adam Sud has used a plant-based diet as a key component to his continued ability to maintain sobriety for many years. He wanted to see whether it was possible to replicate the success. He and lead researcher Tara Kemp, PhD, join “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to talk about what happened when patients at a rehab facility began eating a plant-bas...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 15
You can live longer than the average person. Discover how. The average man in America will only live to be 73 years old, while the average woman will reach 79. But what most people don't realize is that many of the sicknesses and diseases that eventually kill them are preventable. In fact, studies show that simple diet changes can help women live more than 6 years longer. For men, it's an astounding 9.5 years! The secrets to adding years to your life are revealed by Dr. Neal Barnard as he joins ...
Feb 02, 2023•52 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Did you know the average American eats nearly 300 pounds of meat every year, according to some estimates? That can make the idea of going on a vegan diet seem impossible. But it's not! Dietitian Stephanie McBurnett joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to share her easy five-step process for even the biggest burger fans to transition to a plant-based diet. Her tips will walk you through eating at home, at restaurants, and parties without feeling alone in your ow...
Jan 31, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Bloating stinks! Here are tips that can help from a gastroenterologist. Bloating and gas can be uncomfortable, painful, and ruin your day. But there are some things you can do beyond just taking antacids and gas relief pills that will help. Dr. Alan Desmond shares his strategies and best foods for bloating when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. This is episode 8 of the Health All-Stars series. The series also features interviews with Dr. Michael Greger, Dr....
Jan 26, 2023•52 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Millions of Americans have heart disease. These foods greatly reduce your risk of becoming one of them and possibly even help reverse the disease if you already have it! Hero cardiologist Dr. Steve Lome gives his top three foods for heart health when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” on The Exam Room Podcast. Dr. Lome saved the lives of two runners who collapsed after suffering heart attacks while running a marathon. Both are now following Dr. Lome’s dietary advice, including eating these thre...
Jan 24, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Weight loss drugs are exploding in popularity with millions turning to them in hopes of improving their health and finally losing the pounds that only seem to keep piling on. But are they as effective as other popular diets and measures? "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who lost nearly 300 pounds, is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard for an honest exploration of what's best for long-term success. Dr. Barnard has devoted much of his career to improving the health of millions by sharing evidence...
Jan 19, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Pain relief isn't just found in a bottle. Plenty of foods can also help with everything from arthritis to headaches and even post-workout aches. Dr. Jim Loomis reveals the foods that are natural pain relievers when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Dr. Loomis’ Recovery Shake Recipe - 8-12 oz tart cherry juice - 1 cup fresh or frozen kale - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries - 1 frozen banana - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. ginger - 1 tsp. turmeric - 1/4 tsp. blac...
Jan 17, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Learn the best foods for healthy skin and a more youthful complexion. Dr. Gemma Newman shares what you can eat to look your best when she joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for a live Q&A on episode seven of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series. Topics Covered - What are the most hydrating foods? - What foods can help get rid of acne? - What foods help psoriasis and eczema? - Can sugar and fried food cause breakouts? - Can food help eliminate wrinkles? - Are topical creams as ef...
Jan 13, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 8
You can reverse diabetes without medication. It is possible! Learn how to improve insulin resistance naturally with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, co-founder of Mastering Diabetes. He has five tips that can help you lower blood sugar and reclaim your health when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for episode six of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series. The series also features Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Cyrus Khambatta from Mastering ...
Jan 12, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Dr. T. Colin Campbell wants to help you improve your immune system. The author of The China Study joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for a live Q&A about the strong connection between food and immunity. Your diet can become the first line of defense to protect yourself from cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Covid-19, high blood pressure, and more! Dr. Campbell also shares what he feels is the most significant carcinogen that humans consume. Billions are unaware that they’re eating...
Jan 11, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Learn how to build muscle and keep your manhood running full throttle without eating meat! Rip Esselstyn, founder of Plant Strong, shows you the way to be stronger and healthier than you've ever been when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for episode four of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series. Eating plant-based does not mean you have to check your man card! Not only can you build bigger muscles, you'll also have a much smaller chance of dying of the diseases that kill tens of...
Jan 10, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Learn the five power foods you should be eating every day from a world-renown gastroenterologist! The must-haves from Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, can do an impressive job of improving your health. Find out what to put on your plate when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for episode three of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series. Plus, Dr. Bulsiewicz will answer viewer questions from The Doctor's Mailbag. Topics covered: - How can you ge...
Jan 06, 2023•54 min•Season 6Ep. 4
From Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig. From the Mediterranean and DASH diets to a raw diet. How healthy are the supposedly healthiest diets? They go under the microscope when Dr. Neal Barnard joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for a closer look on episode two of The Exam Room Health All-Stars series. Plus, the Exam Roomies have a long list of some of the craziest diets they’ve tried! Spoiler: They didn’t work. Other Topics Discussed - How to convince others that a plant-based diet is h...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Dr. Michael Greger has a dozen (and more) ways to improve your health as The Exam Room Health All-Stars series begins. Dr. Greger joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to talk about his Daily Dozen checklist and answer nutrition questions from the Exam Roomies. Topics Discussed - Should you always eat organic? - How much water should you drink? - Vegans living longer than average. - Best vegetables for the immune system. - The healthiest beans. - How to maximize nutrient absorption from...
Jan 04, 2023•40 min•Season 6Ep. 2
From creative ways to replace hamburgers and hot dogs to the healthiest vegetables to easy ideas for cutting back on fat, these are 23 tips to eat a healthy vegan diet in 2023. Dr. Neal Barnard and best-selling author Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou join “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share advice anyone can use. It works whether you’re trying a plant-based diet for the first time or have been vegan for years and want to become even healthier. Dr. Barnard has tips on the healthiest vege...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Foods that help with hair loss, high cholesterol, gut health, memory loss, and cancer are on the list of the five biggest episodes of The Exam Room Podcast for 2022. “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll looks back at the year in health with Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz and cancer survivor Lauren Kretzer. You will learn the best spices for your gut, the top foods for lowering cholesterol and your risk of cancer, and how one nutrient in particular can stop your body from absorbing unw...
Dec 27, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 97
2022 was a busy year for the Physicians Committee—but we’re not resting! We’re still fighting Elon Musk’s cruel animal experiments. And we continue to reach millions of people worldwide with the benefits of a plant-based diet. But that’s just the start and we need your support to keep our extraordinary momentum going! -- MATCH YOUR GIFT -- https://www.pcrm.org/ER -- All donations will be matched through Dec. 31 -- Dr. Neal Barnard, joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll, along with our d...
Dec 22, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 96
These are the five foods you should stop eating today! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, reveals his list of the worst foods for your health when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. The list includes one of the most popular candies in the world and foods that are probably in your refrigerator or pantry right now. Plus, Dr. Bulsiewicz will answer viewer questions from The Doctor's Mailbag. Topics covered: - Best foods for ...
Dec 15, 2022•59 min•Season 5Ep. 95
Anthony Masiello lost a ton of weight an gained his life back. He dropped an incredible 160 pounds after switching to an exclusively plant-based diet. The journey changed the trajectory of his professional career and gave him a new lease on life as a father of a young child. After becoming too big to fit on a ride with the child, he knew he needed to change. And did he ever! He is now a national board-certified health and wellness coach as well as the co-founder and CEO of Plant Based TeleHealth...
Dec 13, 2022•59 min•Season 5Ep. 94
Almost every fish sold in stores is infested with parasites. And unsuspecting people are eating them every day! More than 90% of some wild-caught fish is estimated to be infected with at least parasite eggs, while more than 75% of filets from wild-caught salmon contain parasitic worms. What does this mean for your health? The risks are exposed with Dr. Neal Barnard as he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Also covered: - Where do the parasites come from? - W...
Dec 08, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 93
He was given four months to live, but Jimmy Blanco refused to die. It didn’t matter that doctors diagnosed him with an ultra-aggressive and fast-growing form of brain cancer known as glioblastoma multiforme. All that mattered was that he was a young father who wanted to be there for his children. So he set out to fight the tumor on his terms. It was a battle fought with comprehensive nutrition research, dramatic changes to his diet and lifestyle, and unwavering faith. The fight lasted not for th...
Dec 06, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 92
Are you eating enough whole grains? Why should you care? Find out all the ways whole grains can improve your health with Dr. Neal Barnard. Everything from whole wheat to whole-grain rice will be on the table when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Dr. Barnard will share the healthiest grains, how much you should be eating, and some surprising facts you need to know that can help take your health to the next level. The health properties of white and brown ric...
Dec 01, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 91
A doctor specializing in obesity and a man who lost 280 pounds talk about how to lose weight and keep it off. Dr. Richa Mittal joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast for an insightful conversation about our struggle to eat a healthy diet. Are we set up to fail or do we have all the power? Topics discussed: - Is too much emphasis put on weight? - Are ultra-processed foods to blame? - Cheat days - Best foods and nutrients for weight loss Plus, a very special conver...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 90
It's Thanksgiving. You're vegan. Your guests are not. What do you serve? Discover some fantastic vegan Thanksgiving recipes with social media star and chef Brittany Jaroudi. She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE with tips and ideas that will please the entire table. She’s delivering tips for “veganizing” everything from mac and cheese and stuffing to hearty and creative ways to replace turkey that can put your mind at ease and take your kitchen abilities to the...
Nov 22, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 89
In many cases a poor diet can cause high blood pressure. But there are also foods that can help bring it under control. Discover the best foods for lower blood pressure with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster as she joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. You will also learn the key nutrients for controlling hypertension, how to order low-sodium meals when dining out, and tips for using salt at home. Plus, you'll hear success stories of people who have successfully lowered ...
Nov 17, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 88
You can feel young again by making simple changes that work for you. Howie Jacobson, PhD is co-author of Whole with T. Colin Campbell and Proteinaholic with Dr. Garth Davis. He also knows small changes can have a massive impact. Howie felt like an old man by the time he was 35. His health was beginning to decline as his blood pressure and cholesterol climbed ever higher. He felt like a genetic time bomb was about to explode given his family's poor health history. He feared that it could go off a...
Nov 15, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 87
A snack may not just ruin your appetite. It could also wreck your health. Go inside your gut to find out what happens to you eat an ultraprocessed bag of chips or frozen dinner. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz reveals the true price we pay for convenience when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. You'll also learn how to diagnose the food intolerances and sensitivities that may be making you sick. Plus, Dr. Bulsiewicz will answer viewer questions from The Doctor's Mailbag...
Nov 10, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 86
