The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Nicolette Richer is the plant-based Wonder Woman. A modern-day superhero, striving for truth, justice, and a healthier way. While she doesn't have an invisible jet or the ability to fly, she is biking across Canada teaching thousands how to improve their health by adopting a plant-based diet. Her other wondrous efforts include founding The Green Moustache Café and Richer Health, and authoring Eat Real to Heal. She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss health disparities, her own health journey, and ways we can move more, get more energy, and eat better. — — — Nicolette Richer The Green Moustache: https://www.greenmoustache.com Food of Our Ancestors Documentary Trailer: https://youtu.be/fU_E_v12Rh0 Eat Real To Heal Book: https://amzn.to/3HttorT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolettericher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richerhealthconsulting Website: https://nicolettericher.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!

Why is cheese so ultra-addictive that it is called "dairy crack"?! Cheese addiction expert Dr. Neal Barnard explains the opioid-like compounds found in cheese that cause intense cravings that make people eat it day after day, 365 days a year. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live with tips for breaking the addiction and answer other health questions sent in by viewers to the Doctor's Mailbag. - Are dairy-free cheeses addictive? - Do all fats raise cholesterol? - Is extra-virgin olive oil healthier than regular olive oil? - Is almond milk healthier than soy milk? - Plus, many others. Also, Chuck has details on a study showing that our earliest ancestors were not major meat eaters. The findings shatter the myth that human evolution, including brain development, was kicked into high gear as a result of meat being added to the diet many thousands of years ago. 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 — — — Meat and Human Evolution Study https://bit.ly/EvolutionMeatStudy — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB The Cheese Trap: https://amzn.to/3IPBeMW — — — 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!

Food may fight aging as much as any cosmetic procedure. From wrinkles to blemishes, discover the foods that will keep you looking and feeling your best well into your golden years. Dermatologist Niyati Sharma joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live with her top tips for a youthful diet. Questions answered from The Doctor's Mailbag during the live Q&A: - What are the benefits of vitamin C with skin care? - What foods prevent acne? - What can you eat to look less tired? - Can alcohol make you likely to get a sunburn? - And many more! Dr. Sharma is the founder of Australia's first plant-based clinic, Inside Out Dermatology. — — — Vote for The Exam Room as Vegan Podcast of the Year https://vegnews.com/veggie-awards-2022 Instructions: Go to page 6 of the awards, category 56, select The Exam Room, and cast your vote! — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Niyati Sharma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_vegan Website: https://insideoutderm.com — — — 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!

Mary Montequin was legally blind but regained her vision after an unbelievable health transformation. She lost her ability to see as a result of diabetes. However, she was able to reverse the diagnosis and restore her vision in just six weeks by eating a plant-based diet. Her health transformation doesn't stop there. Mary also lost more than 60 pounds, lowered her blood pressure and cholesterol, and can now walk for miles after not being able to walk past her front yard. She shares her incredible story of change with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who has lost 280 pounds. The powerful conversation from one success to another will help anyone struggling with their health. — — — 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!

Olive oil is loaded with fat and calories, but should that stop you from including a healthy dose of it in your diet? New research suggests it is not just good for your heart but can also lower your risk of dying from cancer and other diseases. Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to examine the data to discover whether you should forget about the fat and feel good about fueling up on olive oil. Also on The Exam Room Live, Dr. Josh Cullimore debuts to help answer questions sent to The Doctor's Mailbag. - Is the fat from dairy heart healthy? - Why is cheese so addictive? - What are some healthy vegan snacks? - Is coconut milk healthy? - And many more Chuck also has details about the alarmingly low number of doctors who refer their patients to dietitians and nutritionists. 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 — — — Vote for The Exam Room as Vegan Podcast of the Year https://vegnews.com/veggie-awards-2022 Instructions: Go to page 6 of the awards, category 56, select The Exam Room, and cast your vote! — — — Doctor Dietitian Referral Survey https://bit.ly/ReferralStudy — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — 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 — — — Dr. Josh Cullimore Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drjoshcullimore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshcullimore — — — 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!

The healthier you are the better you feel! But getting to that point often requires a hard reset for your body after years of binging on junk food. Dietitian Julieanna Hever joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast to share tips for detoxing from fatty foods and getting your system ready to begin eating a healthy diet again. Then you'll be ready to say goodbye to the weight rollercoaster and hello to the new healthy you once and for all! Julieanna is known as "The Plant-Based Dietitian" and creator of The Choose You Now Diet. — — — Vote in the Veggie Awards The Exam Room is Nominated for Vegan Podcast of the Year https://vegnews.com/veggie-awards-2022 Instructions: Go to page 6 of the awards, category 56, select The Exam Room, and cast your vote! — — — Julieanna Hever Choose You Now Diet: https://amzn.to/33o4evY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian Twitter: https://twitter.com/plantdietitian — — — 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!

Certain foods may help put an end to painful symptoms from ulcerative colitis! Discover the most healing foods when Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a special live gut health Q&A. Other topics covered: - What can help hiccups? - What spices are good for gut health? - Can coffee and alcohol kill good gut bacteria? - How can "eating the rainbow" improve gut health? - Will a healthier gut change your taste for certain foods? - Does freezing fruits and vegetables kill the microbiome? - Does the amount of fiber in food decrease when making a smoothie? - And many more Dr. Bulsiewicz also has a special announcement about the long-awaited follow-up to his best-selling book, Fiber Fueled. Get ready for The Fiber Fueled Cookbook! Plus, Chuck speaks with Debbie who suffered from ulcerative colitis for decades before finally finding relief after adopting a plant-based diet. Until that point, no other treatment was able to fully control her flareups. Find hope and help as she shares her powerful story of regaining her health! — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fiber Fueled Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34y6GQP 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!

Stevan Mirkovich didn't lose weight by going to the gym. It was the food that helped him lose nearly 100 pounds and got the former athlete back on the road to health! He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his inspiring story and the diet he chose to slim down. The same diet has not only helped him keep the weight off for years, but laid the foundation for a thriving career helping thousands of people as co-owner of Planted. The company is behind the largest plant-based events in Canada! None of this would have happened had it not been for a fluke knee injury that ultimately led him to change his life. — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Stevan Mirkovich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantedexpo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantedLife Website: https://www.plantedlife.com — — — 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!

Can vegans get all the vitamins and nutrients they need without taking a supplement? Is it even possible? Get the answer from Dr. Neal Barnard when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live! Dr. Barnard will also be answering viewer questions sent to the Doctor's Mailbag. - Do older vegans need a calcium supplement? - How can you break an addiction to cheese? - How long does it take for tastebuds to change? - What does "eating the rainbow" look like? Chuck also has details about a 12-year study on foods that can help prevent cognitive decline in older adults. 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 — — — Cognitive Decline Study https://bit.ly/CogNutritionStudy — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — 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 — — — 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!

Making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle can help reverse most of the chronic diseases that kill and sicken millions every year. Dr. Dean Ornish shares how you can improve heart disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic inflammation, and many other conditions, often without drugs or surgery. Plus, he explains how all of those diseases are more similar than we think. Also, explore how applying the same diet and lifestyle changes could help the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ornish, author of the best-selling book Undo It! How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast. — — — Dr. Dean Ornish Undo It! Book: https://amzn.to/3sM8dNw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanornishmd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ornish Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DeanOrnishMD Website: https://www.ornish.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!