Nathaniel Jordan watched his father, a minister, die of complications stemming from an unhealthy diet. Ditto for three uncles who all died in their mid-60's or younger. His grandparents also died of preventable chronic diseases. Nathaniel almost suffered the same fate. He was 100 pounds overweight and suffering from prediabetes and heart complications, before he had an epiphany following his father's passing. The former police officer wanted to follow in his father's footsteps albeit while takin...
Sep 12, 2023•58 min•Season 6Ep. 77
Going vegan may not just improve your health. It could also improve your financial bottom line. A study finds that eating an exclusively plant-based diet saved shoppers 16% on their grocery bill or roughly $500 per year, according to a study by Dr. Hana Kahleova. She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" on The Exam Room Podcast with the surprising results. While shoppers obviously spent more on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, the expense was more than offset by the savings from no longer purch...
Sep 09, 2023•25 min•Season 6Ep. 76
Learn about the anti-nutrients that are in vegetables and other foods that you’re eating. Are these natural compounds that are protective to plants harming your health? Dietitian Stephanie McBurnett explains what they are, which foods have them, and what effect they may have on your health. She joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE for anti-nutrients 101! Topics Covered - What are anti-nutrients? - Nutrients blocked by anti-nutrients - Solutions for maximizing nutr...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 75
Many patients who have had weight loss surgery can still healthfully eat a plant-based diet. Dr. Garth Davis, a bariatric surgery specialist from Houston Methodist, joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll with insight on how a plant-based diet and lifestyle chance can increase the chances of patients maintaining dramatic weight loss long term. Chuck has used the surgery in conjunction with a healthier diet and lifestyle to maintain a nearly 300-pound weight loss for well over 10 years. To...
Sep 05, 2023•43 min•Season 6Ep. 74
Two of the top diets for high blood pressure are reviewed. Is the DASH diet or Mediterranean diet more effective? Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the findings of a study that examined the two widely prescribed diets. The results are surprising given that the higher fat diet actually fared better. However, many questions remain, including whether there is another diet that is even more effective and whether salt is the single most important factor for hypertension. Dr. Barnard share his hypothesis wit...
Aug 31, 2023•59 min•Season 6Ep. 73
The average American could live about 14 extra years if they optimized their lifestyle. Longevity expert Dan Buettner is spilling the secrets of what it takes to live those extra years. He’s been studying some of the longest living communities on the planet known as The Blue Zones. Before the secrets are spilled in his new book, The Blue Zones: Secrets For Living Longer, and Netflix documentary series, Living to 100, he shares some with “The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room P...
Aug 29, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 72
How can an athlete succeed by eating so much differently than their competitors? What does a plant-based diet for athletes look like? The fundamentals of eating a plant-based diet to optimize athletic performance are revealed as Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Dr. Nanci Guest join “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Topics Discussed - Sports nutrition science - Injury prevention - Recovery time - Getting enough protein - Best plant-based protein sources - Enhanced ...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 71
What would inspire someone to give up all meat and dairy? Why give up cooked food altogether? Samantha Salmon did just that after the tragic loss of beloved family member to a preventable disease. She and her mother share their heartbreaking and inspiring story behind their decision to begin eating a raw vegan diet. Samantha is founder of Raw Food Meal Planner. It is her hope that people will hear their story and realize that it’s never too late to improve their health and to never give up the f...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 70
Irregular sleep habits can create a breeding ground for harmful gut bacteria. Even small changes to your normal sleep schedule can make a big difference in gut microbiome composition. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a board-certified gastroenterologist and two-time New York Times bestselling author, explains the sleep and microbiome connection when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Topics Discussed - How does sleep impact gut microbiome differently than diet? - How do...
Aug 17, 2023•59 min•Season 6Ep. 69
Rip Esselstyn, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Rob Ostfeld, and Dr. Michelle McMacken team up with “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for an empowering night of heart health as The Exam Room LIVE hits the stage in New York! -- Topics Discussed -- - Esselstyn family genetics are surprising - Saturated fat in coconut and palm oil - Whole-fat dairy and heart health study - PURE Healthy Diet eating pattern - NYC plant-first hospital food program - Effect of plant-based diets on hospital patients - Erect...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 68
Does sugar cause kidney stones? A study finds people who get 25% of calories from foods with added sugar like cake and soda are at higher risk developing them. Still, questions remain about whether sugar is the actual culprit or is it just one small piece to the puzzle? Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE to discuss the causes of kidney stones, treatment, foods that can help, and the foods to avoid. The pair also discuss a lawsuit filed against the makers of popular weight...
Aug 10, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 67
When it comes to protein, we’ve been looking at it all wrong. It’s time to think about it in a profoundly different way. Protein expert Dr. David Katz, who is the former president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, shares his new view on protein. Our quest for high-quality protein often causes us to overlook the harmful and potentially disease-causing compounds that come with that same protein. We eat it and then we get sick. Dr. Katz shares his novel approach to protein consumption,...
Aug 08, 2023•54 min•Season 6Ep. 66
The power of food is extraordinary. Every 33 seconds in the U.S. someone will die of cardiovascular disease, but you do not have to be a statistic. For the first time, groundbreaking research is proving definitively that even patients who already have the disease, as well as those who are at high risk of developing it, can dramatically improve their heart health. Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll discuss the analysis of nearly 2,000 patients and the effect that an inf...
Aug 03, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 65
Obesity is a disease that is becoming increasingly difficult to treat. Unlike other diseases, the path to treatment isn't as clear with obesity numbers exploding worldwide. Obesity expert Dr. Jamie Kane joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast for insight into the battle against a disease that can be as deadly as any other. Yet few see it as the beast that it is. -- Topics Discussed -- - Weight Watchers “gambling everything” on weight loss medication - Overcoming y...
Aug 01, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 64
How much salt should you be eating? Most of us are eating way more than we should, and the sodium-rich diet can spell disaster for your health. Dr. Jim Loomis, medical director of The Barnard Medical Center, joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE to shake out the facts about salt! Questions Answered: - How much salt do you need? - Does all salt raise blood pressure? - What’s the difference between sea salt and regular salt? - What foods have the most salt? - What fo...
Jul 27, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 63
Learn about the biggest health studies of 2023. Research on how to live healthier, live longer, and potentially dramatically reduce the amount of medication you need is highlighted when Dr. Andrew Freeman joins The Exam Room Podcast. Dr. Freeman and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll discuss the following studies: - Coffee’s health benefits - Nuts protect against cancer - Live 20 years longer by changing your diet - Artificial sugar is making you sick - Milk and cheese increase risk of hea...
Jul 24, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 62
Learn the best foods to help with Alzheimer’s disease as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room. Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 6 million people in America, but many are unaware that disease of the mind often begins with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Food can play an enormous role in determining whether a someone will develop Alzheimer’s and possibly how quickly the disease will progress if they are diagnosed. Dr. Barnard will go over the best opt...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 61
Sprouts are incredibly nutrient dense and a nearly unrivaled superfood. They also happen to be incredibly inexpensive! Discover the health benefits they can provide for just pennies when Doug Evans, author of the national bestseller The Sprout Book, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Topics Include: - Sprouts to supercharge your health - Sprouts’ effects on cancer and heart disease risk - Sprouts benefit digestion - Growing sprouts at home - Environmental be...
Jul 18, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 60
Discover how many different foods you should eat each week to be as healthy as possible. Hear from gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on the number and the best possible options to ramp up your immune system and decrease your chances of becoming sick. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Plus, they open up the Doctor's Mailbag to answer questions from the Exam Roomies who joined them live. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Masterclass and Website: http...
Jul 13, 2023•54 min•Season 6Ep. 59
A doctor on the fast track to success shockingly decides to walk away and make a massive career shift. Her frustrations were boiling over because her patients were not getting any better. They remained sick while she grew depressed. Everyone was trapped in the “sick care” system. But Dr. Brooke Bussard didn’t want to work in “sick care”; she wanted to work in health care. And thus, a new career was born. Dr. Bussard joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share her experiences and how ...
Jul 11, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 58
Learn what fats are healthy, what fats are bad, and how much fat you need when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. The best and worst sources of fat are reviewed and knowing the difference might just save your life. -- Topics Discussed -- - Healthy sources of fat - High-fat diets - Fats in oil - Omega-3s - Monounsaturated fats - Polyunsaturated fats - Saturated fat - Trans fats - Cholesterol This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored...
Jul 06, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 57
What foods help IBD? Dr. Robynne Chutkan, an integrative gastroenterologist, author, and microbiome expert, shares a natural approach to treating the disorder. She also explains how many people are able to improve symptoms without the use of medication. She joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE to help those struggling begin their journey back to health. Topics Discussed - Best diet for IBD - Worst foods for IBD - Whether dietary changes alone can improve IBD sympt...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 56
Living longer isn't always about genetics. You have more control over your ability to live well into your golden years than you think. The secret to hitting the genetic jackpot is explored with Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman. The authors of Wellness to Wonderful share what they've discovered to be the biggest keys to not just living longer, but also healthier and with greater joy. It's a recipe that extends beyond simply eating healthier and into what it means to live a full existence in ...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 55
The side effects of weight loss drugs are discussed. Do the risks outweigh the potential benefits? And how effective are medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic for long-term weight loss? Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the pros, cons, and proven safer and effective alternatives to these popular weight loss medications. He joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Together they share the facts about the safest and most effective weight loss techniques. Plus, we open up The ...
Jun 22, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 54
I keep on falling in and out of love with cooking. How about you? Whether it’s an ultra-busy life or the convenience of ultra-processed food, sometimes we just don’t want to spend time putting a meal together. In fact, you’d rather be anywhere else! Chef Lauren Kretzer has ideas to reignite the passion for cooking when the love has boiled away like a pot of water left on the stove for too long. She has tips for turning boring old sandwiches, salads, and pastas into simple masterpieces with easy ...
Jun 20, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 53
Discover how to maximize the nutrients in every food you eat! Unleash the power of lycopene from tomatoes and carotenoids from carrots and broccoli like never before as Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Dr. B shows how to cook foods to get the most out of them and what cooking methods strip away healthy essential nutrients. The pair also talk about former NFL star Russell Okung who lost 100 pounds by going on a 40-day water fast. Dr. B. tal...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 52
A pharmacist turned to food to help improve multiple sclerosis. After years of painful injections Ashley Madden began eating a plant-based diet and the results she experienced were remarkable. Ashley’s symptoms began to fade quickly and over time became largely non-existent. Her lifestyle intervention worked so well that others began paying attention and asking what she was doing to achieve such a dramatic improvement. She would soon share her secrets to everyone through her recipes that are as ...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 51
A cardiologist discusses whether salt or fat is the bigger concern for your health. The average person is eating way too much of both, so which is doing the most damage? The answer may not be as clear cut as you’d expect, according to Dr. Robert Ostfeld, who joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to weigh in. Topics Discussed - How much fat is too much fat? - Are all fats unhealthy? - How much salt is too much salt? - What is the healthiest type of salt? - Different types of fat and how ...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 50
A compound that can impact the aging process also seems to affect the severity of hot flashes. Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are often overlooked, but should get a closer examination to slow down the aging process, reduce hot flashes, and improve overall health among women. Dr. Hana Kahleova shares what AGEs are, what foods have the most, and how different ways of cooking can substantially increase the amount of AGEs. There can be a big difference in the levels for the same food dependi...
Jun 06, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 49
Discover how to cut your risk of cancer in half by unleashing the power of nutrition. What are the best cancer-fighting foods and nutrients? Dr. Neal Barnard reveals five when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Research shows that for women more than 40% of cancer cases and nearly 60% of deaths are preventable. And for men an astonishing 63% of cases and preventable along with 70% of deaths. Dr. Barnard will show how to put the power of prevention into your ...
Jun 01, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 48
