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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 in eggs dangerous? - Is there more cholesterol in eggs than meat? - Are egg whites healthy? - Can eggs used in baking still raise cholesterol? - Is saturated fat or cholesterol a bigger health concern? - How much influence do egg producers have on research? - Can just a few eggs a week still be unhealthy? - And more!   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 — — — SWFL VegFest Free tickets: https://wghtloss.cc/3IrqneN — — — 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!

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 of eating, and the decades-old research that set him on this journey. He now devotes his career to helping others with MS find their way back to health.   Dr. Gartland will be speaking at the Nutrition in Healthcare Conference in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 17-19, 2023.   Exam Room LIVE in LA Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveLA2023 — — — Nutrition In Healthcare Conference https://www.doctorsfornutrition.org/nihc-conference — — — Dr. Sam Gartland Website: https://www.drsamgartland.com Website: https://www.overcomingms.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 — — — 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!

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 bacteria found in people with depression - And more! — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Website: https://theplantfedgut.com 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 — — — 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!

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-based diet as part of their recovery program.   The results of the study appear to offer hope to those struggling with drugs, alcohol, and depression.   Join Chuck and Dr. Neal Barnard for a special live recording of The Exam Room LIVE in Los Angeles on March 30. Tickets can be purchased online.   Exam Room LIVE in LA Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveLA2023 — — — The INFINITE Study https://bit.ly/INFStudy — — — Memory Loss Study: https://bit.ly/MemoryLossStudy2023 Resources: https://bit.ly/AlzPCRM — — — Adam Sud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedaddict Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantbasedaddict Website: https://www.adamsud.com — — — Tara Kemp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarakemp_ Website: https://www.reconnectcollective.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 Careers: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — — 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 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 "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast.   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!

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!