The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Just like the car you drive, what you eat has a massive impact on the environment. From excessive greenhouse gas emissions to large carbon footprints and rapid global warming, your food is literally affecting every single person on earth. So, could the meat-heavy standard American diet be making the planet sick? Discover why the healthiest diet for you is also the healthiest for the earth when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Also covered: - GMO vs. non-GMO - Organic vs. non-organic - Pesticides - Water needs for meat versus plant foods - And more Plus, forget grass-fed beef. How about poop-fed instead? It's happening and people are eating it. Dr. Barnard and Chuck discuss one of the most shocking and disgusting practices in the meat industry. This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by Marty Rosenthal as well as the Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund. The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund 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 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 — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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!

She thought it was a bad cold she couldn't shake. It wasn't. Doctors would soon diagnose her with a rare form of cancer. It was a fight for her life, but ultimately she would triumphantly say "I beat cancer!" Her secret cancer-fighting weapon? Food. Chef Lauren Kretzer details her inspiring journey and reveals the foods she used to power herself back to health when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast. She shares her five favorites that you can add to your plate today! Lauren is also a highly regarded plant-based chef and will teach you cooking techniques that will unleash the cancer-fighting properties of food to their fullest extent! — — — Fairfax VegFest Website: https://www.fairfaxvegfest.org Free tickets: https://bit.ly/FFXVegFestTix — — — Lauren Kretzer Substack: https://bit.ly/LaurenSubstack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_kretzer Website: http://www.laurenkretzer.com — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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 premiere foods for healing your gut as gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room. Heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and stomach pain affect as much as 70% of adults in the U.S. But what many people don't realize is that certain foods can help heal their gut just as others have made it sick. Dr. Bulsiewicz reveals what you should be eating that may help heal your gut and what these uncomfortable symptoms could be trying to tell you! Other questions answered from The Doctor's Mailbag: - What are the best foods to heal ulcers? - Are plant probiotics as good as dairy? - Why does fructose cause bloating? - And many more. Plus, Chuck details a new study that the egg industry doesn't want you to hear. — — — Egg Study https://bit.ly/EggCVDStudy — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fiber Fueled Cookbook: https://bit.ly/FiberFueledShopLocal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd Website: https://theplantfedgut.com — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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!

One out of four people will die from heart disease in the U.S. But what would happen if they were referred to a nutritionist instead of just being given a pill prescription? Cardiologists think countless lives could be saved. More than half of doctors believe a healthy diet is as good or better than any medication they could prescribe. Dr. Monica Aggarwal has researched the effect that a healthier diet can have on preventing and reversing heart disease. She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss her findings and how many lives could be saved with a food-first approach. As it stands now, cardiologists send fewer than one in 10 patients to a nutritionist. — — — ICNM https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — Dr. Monica Aggarwal Body On Fire Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3Me94wX Website: https://www.drmonicaaggarwal.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 — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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!

Eating meat could help you live longer. That's according to research, but the results appear to have a major flaw. Dr. Matthew Nagra joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE to talk about the findings and how he believes researchers missed the mark by such a wide margin. As he points out, the data could also be interpreted to show another major carcinogen could also extend your life. But nobody is arguing that smoking is the key to longevity. Dr. Nagra also answers questions sent into The Doctor's Mailbag. - Is chicken a healthier option? - Are lean meats harmful to heart health? - Can chocolate increase cholesterol? - Does sugar increase cholesterol? - Many more! Join Chuck and experts for The Exam Room Live Wednesdays at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on Facebook and YouTube. — — — Dr. Matthew Nagra Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmatthewnagra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.matthewnagra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.matthewnagra — — — 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 — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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!

From professional athletes to everyday men and women, The Game Changers has forever changed the way the world views plant-based diets. James Wilks catches up with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the effect the groundbreaking documentary has had on sports worldwide and the reasons why more young athletes than ever before are giving up meat and dairy to gain an edge on their competitors. This includes major college football as Wilks gave a keynote address at the College Football Playoffs. Wilks also gives a positive update on his father whose health struggles were well chronicled in the documentary. Also covered: - How many calories he burns in a workout. - Why a bigger focus on nutrition is leading to longer careers in pro sports. - The cardiovascular benefits plant-based athletes experience that can enhance performance. - Fearing carbs - Research coming out of The Game Changers Institute - Much more Wilks will be speaking at the Fairfax VegFest in Herndon, Va., on April 28. — — — Study: Weight Loss, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar https://bit.ly/3x5FMfs — — — Fairfax VegFest https://www.fairfaxvegfest.org — — — James Wilks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightningwilks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/James-Lightning-Wilks-150607888328872 Website: https://gamechangersmovie.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 — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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!

There are foods that you can eat that may lower blood sugar levels and possibly even reverse diabetes naturally. Dr. Neal Barnard reveals the best foods for improving diabetes when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. He shares how effective they may be in lowering blood sugar compared to medication. Other questions answered from The Doctor's Mailbag - How quickly can a whole food, plant-based diet lower blood sugar? - Can you eat rice and whole grains with every meal if you have diabetes? - Does intermittent fasting cure diabetes? - And many more. Dr. Barnard and Chuck also talk about a new study showing the number of kids with prediabetes is growing rapidly and how many surprisingly will choose healthier food over junk food if it's offered. 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 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 — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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!

A television reporter became incredibly sick in 2015. For years she struggled to understand what was causing her symptoms. Finally, doctors diagnosed Myriam Masihy with Sjogren's syndrome, but her troubles were far from over. The medication she began taking caused her to gain weight and lose her hair, two things that can spell the end of a career in TV, even for a multiple Emmy Award winner. Myriam thought that there had to be a better way. Desperate and in one of the lowest points of her life, Myriam turned to a vegan diet and was stunned by the results! Her symptoms would soon disappear, and she regained her health. She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share her incredible story. Myriam was so inspired by her recovery that she produced a documentary about health and nutrition for the Hispanic community, Comida Como Cura. Since then she's heard from countless viewers who have improved their own health! — — — Myriam Masihy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriamt51 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myriam.masihy Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyriamT51 Watch Comida Como Cura: https://bit.ly/ComidaCuraDoc — — — 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 — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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!

Did you know that people with high cholesterol can often experience dramatic improvement by eating certain foods? Dr. Neal Barnard reveals the best foods to lower high cholesterol when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. 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 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 — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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!

Your brain shrinks every time you take a sip of beer or wine. The Brain Docs, Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss alcohol's effects on the brain, including shrinkage, and why drinking increases the risk for depression, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognitive issues. Find out whether any amount of alcohol safe. The discussion also touches on ways to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's, whether all animal proteins contribute to cognitive decline, and how to slow the progression of the disease. Plus, you'll discover why happiness and humor are critical for brain health. — — — Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebraindocs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherzaiMD Twitter: https://twitter.com/SherzaiMD Website: https://teamsherzai.com 30 Day Alzheimer's Solution: https://amzn.to/2P5zSHF — — — 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 — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — 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!