The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

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 own meatless world.   If you love meat and think you could never live without it, this show is for you.   Stephanie's 5 Tips to Quit Meat 1) The Easy Drop 2) The Crowd Out 3) The Fade Away 4) The Replacements 5) Done and Dusted — — — Exam Room LIVE in LA Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveLA2023 — — — Vote for Podcast of the Year on VegNews We're nominated in category 46 https://bit.ly/VegNewsAwards2023 — — — Chickpea Burger Recipe: https://bit.ly/chkpeaburger — — — Stephanie McBurnett, RDN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemcburnett.rdn — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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!

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. Neal Barnard, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Gemma Newman, and Cyrus Khambatta from Mastering Diabetes. Be sure to catch all the episodes!   Exam Room LIVE in LA Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveLA2023 — — — Vote for Podcast of the Year on VegNews We're nominated in category 46 https://bit.ly/VegNewsAwards2023 — — — Dr. Alan Desmond Book: https://amzn.to/3JaLzXf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alandesmond Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAlanDesmond Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DrAlanDesmond — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — Cholesterol and Diabetes Risk Study https://bit.ly/CholesterolAndT2D — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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!

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 three simple foods! And in his estimation, 80% of heart disease cases can be prevented. Choose your foods wisely!   Exam Room LIVE in LA Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveLA2023 — — — Vote for Podcast of the Year on VegNews We're nominated in category 46 https://bit.ly/VegNewsAwards2023 — — — Dr. Steve Lome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenlome Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SteveLome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenLome Website: https://www.PBNM.org Website: https://www.HeartStrong.com — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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!

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-based research on weight loss and chronic diseases.   Together they lay out a roadmap for weight loss that lasts.   A segment on the high-priced weight loss medication Wegovy that aired on the national news program 60 Minutes is also reviewed.   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. — — — Exam Room LIVE in LA Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveLA2023 — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB Your Body In Balance: https://amzn.to/2UvAfxW — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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!

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. black pepper - 2 1/2 tbsp. chia seed - 2 1/2 tbsp. powdered beet root or 1 small roasted beet - 2 1/2 tbsp. maca powder (optional)   Dr. Jim Loomis / Doc & Chef Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedocandchef — — — Foods That Fight Pain Book by Dr. Neal Barnard https://amzn.to/3W98Onm — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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!

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 effective as getting the vitamins and nutrients they contain from food? - And more!   The series also features Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Cyrus Khambatta from Mastering Diabetes, and Dr. Alan Desmond. Be sure to catch all the episodes!   Dr. Gemma Newman Book: https://amzn.to/3di3Xzy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantpowerdoctor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantpowerdoctor Website: https://www.gemmanewman.com — — — Salt Study https://bit.ly/SaltStudyAus — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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!

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 Diabetes, Dr. Gemma Newman, Dan Buettner from The Blue Zones, and Dr. Alan Desmond. Be sure to catch all the episodes!   Cyrus Khambatta, PhD Mastering Diabetes: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masteringdib Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringdiabetes.org — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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. 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 it every day and of the damage it is doing to their body.   The Exam Room Health All-Stars Series also features Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Cyrus Khambatta from Mastering Diabetes, Dr. Gemma Newman, Dan Buettner from The Blue Zones, and Dr. Alan Desmond. Be sure to catch all the episodes!   Dr. T. Colin Campbell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionstudies Twitter: https://twitter.com/TColinCampbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nutritionstudies Plant-Based Certification: https://bit.ly/CNSCert — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — Garden Study https://bit.ly/GardenHealthStudy — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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!

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 millions of men every year.   Topics Discussed   - Foods for erectile dysfunction - Healthiest quality protein sources - Eating too much plant protein - Rip’s favorite roasted vegetables - Best post-workout snacks - Convincing others vegans aren’t weak - Plus more!   The Exam Room Health All-Stars Series also features Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Cyrus Khambatta from Mastering Diabetes, Dr. Gemma Newman, Dan Buettner from The Blue Zones, and Dr. Alan Desmond. Be sure to catch all the episodes!   Rip Esselstyn Retreat Registration: https://bit.ly/RipRetreat2023 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/RipEsselstyn Facebook: http://bit.ly/RipEsselstyn Website: https://plantstrong.com — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — 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!

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 get on a daily BM schedule? - How many sprouts should you eat each day? - Is eating half of an avocado each day too much fat? - And many more!   Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard, T. Colin Campbell, Dan Buettner from The Blue Zones, Dr. Alan Desmond, Cyrus Khambatta from Mastering Diabetes, and Rip Esselstyn will also be featured during the series.     — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Microbiome 21 Challenge: https://theplantfedgut.com/challenge Fiber Fueled Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34y6GQP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — Jobs at PCRM https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — — Environment and Food Choice Study https://bit.ly/ClimateFoodStudy — — — Subscribe to the Podcast Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — 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!