The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

If you're looking for how to bake delicious vegan Christmas cookies, look no further! Audrey Dunham joins Chuck Carroll to dish on making traditional holiday treats without eggs and dairy. The truth is even the non-vegan loves of your life will still love them! Audrey, who is a former fitness competitor, also discusses balancing the occasional indulgence during the holidays while still eating a healthy diet. Plus, the Peanut's Bake Shop founder has shipping tips to keep your cookies fresh if you send them to friends and family. You'll also learn what recipe in Audrey's new cookie cookbook is a hit with her famous husband, Jeff Dunham! On the nutrition front, Chuck revisits a study on the brain-boosting abilities of mushrooms with dietitian Maggie Neola. Science shows they can help keep your mind sharp as you grow older! — — — Buy Audrey's Book https://bit.ly/AudreyCookieBook — — — Oil-Free Fudgy Midnight Chocolate Chunk Cookies https://bit.ly/39AqO1L — — — Oil-Free Vegan "Banana Bread" Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies https://bit.ly/2UBG4aj — — — PCRM Dessert Recipes https://bit.ly/PCRMdesserts — — — Audrey Dunham IG: @AudreyDunham Web: https://www.audreydunham.com Peanut's Bake Shop: http://bit.ly/peanutsshop — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — 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 intermittent fasting best for optimal health and how could someone eating a plant-based diet still struggle with high cholesterol? Those are two of the questions answered by Dr. Vanita Rahman and lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Jasmol Sardana on this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast. They join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he opens The Doctors Mailbag to get answers to listener questions! Among the other questions answered: - Which is worse: coconut oil or palm oil? - Should you eat more protein on days you work out? - What is the doctor's opinion on the egg substitute Just Egg? - Are chia seeds or flax seeds best for omega-3s? - How can a plant-based diet help with asthma symptoms? - How does a vegan diet impact gut bacteria? - And many more! If you have a question you'd like to ask the doctors, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Send Chuck a Question for The Doctor's Mailbag Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Jasmol Sardana IG: @drjasmol Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

These are some of the best options for replacing turkey at Thanksgiving! Dietitians Lee Crosby and Maggie Neola join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll with 10 tasty ideas that will please both longtime vegans and lifelong turkey lovers! What makes this year's menu truly extraordinary is Lee's plant-based Turducken recipe — Vegducken! The mouthwatering menu will get you ready to celebrate the healthiest Thanksgiving ever. Plus, Maggie has tips for scaling back Thanksgiving recipes as many of us will be celebrating at home this year due to the pandemic. Also, Dr. Neal Barnard takes a close look at a study that finds vegans and vegetarians are at a higher risk for bone fractures than people who eat meat. He explores why the research showed what it did and what is being overlooked. Dr. Barnard's conclusions might surprise you! 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 — — — Recipes Turkey Alternatives: https://bit.ly/2J9WAe9 PCRM Thanksgiving Guide: https://pcrm.org/thanksgiving — — — Lee Crosby Twitter: @Veggie_Quest IG: @leeatveggiequest Web: https://veggie-quest.com — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Corey and LaQuita Staten have been inseparable since childhood. She stood by his side when he lost his vision years ago and remains right there with him today as he works to improve his health by transitioning to a plant-based diet! The hosts of "Blind Guy, His Wife, Their Life" join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast to share their healthy love story. In just a short time Corey has been able to lower his blood pressure to the point that he no longer needs medication and his diabetes is also improving! It helps that LaQuita has been a nurse for 25 years. Now these musicians are champions of change and inspiring others to bang the drum for better nutrition. Plus, Chuck dips into The Exam Room archives to revisit a conversation with Dr. Ted Barnett, better known as Dr. Veggie! The pair talk about the exciting improvements Dr. Barnett has seen in patients like Corey that can happen in just 15 days! He says his patients are averaging a 50-point drop in cholesterol while the weight begins to come off! And that's just the start! — — — Corey and LaQuita Staten YouTube Show: https://bit.ly/3lO80ms — — — Dr. Ted Barnett 15-Day WFPB Jumpstart: https://bit.ly/3hRtbm6 Twitter: @roclifemed IG: @drveggie.rochester — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Dr. Neal Barnard reveals his favorite veggie burger recipe, Dr. Jim Loomis examines an interesting study on the sodium found in kimchi, and many other vegan diet questions are answered! Plus, Dr. Barnard weighs in on the McPlant veggie burger from McDonald's when "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll opens up The Doctors Mailbag! Among the other questions answered: How much do macronutrients matter for weight loss? How can you improve low iron levels on a plant-based diet? Can just a little junk food cause high blood pressure? Can other foods replace leafy greens in a picky child's diet? What are the best foods for post-menopausal women? How can you break an addiction to cheese? And many more! This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by vegan author and plant-powered realtor Ellen Jaffe Jones who is helping Floridians navigate through the state's unique and animal-friendly challenges in real estate. Dr. Barnard's Favorite Veggie Burger Recipe 3 c water 1 c lentil ½ c brown rice Simmer for 40 min, then add: ½ onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 T soy sauce If you have a question you'd like to ask the doctors, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Ellen Jaffe Jones http://ellensellssarasota.com — — — Send Chuck a Question for The Doctor's Mailbag Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Eggs Diabetes Study https://wghtloss.cc/36EppHS — — — Fish Oil Study https://wghtloss.cc/3f3bhfd — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Dr. Jim Loomis IG: @jfloomismd Game Changers: https://gamechangersmovie.com — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Could the key to healthy teeth and gums be the spinach in your refrigerator? Dental health and produce aren't usually mentioned in the same breath, but a recent study shows perhaps they should. Dr. Hana Kahleova joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss the research showing how vegetables can help keep harmful bacteria from damaging your smile. Indeed, leafy greens may be the new Listerine. Plus, Dr. Jasmol Sardana brings her mental floss on a special edition of The Doctor's Mailbag where she answers your health and nutrition questions! Can a vegan diet help improve acne? Is avocado or plant-based butter the healthier option on toast? How can you speed up weight loss on a plant-based diet? How healthy are kombucha and fermented foods? And many more! Send Chuck a Question for The Doctor's Mailbag Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Get a master's in health from a master of health as Dr. Neal Barnard answers your diet and nutrition questions! "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll opens up The Doctors Mailbag for Dr. Barnard to feed your appetite for nutrition knowledge. Among the questions answered: How much fat is too much fat on a whole food plant-based diet? When is it worth paying extra to eat organic? Do smoothies raise blood sugar more than whole fruits? How can you avoid eating oil at restaurants? Do plant fats react differently than animal fats for people with diabetes? And many more! Plus, former college football star Marc Ramirez joins the show to share the amazing true story of how he was able to lose weight and reverse a diabetes diagnosis even though the disease had ravaged his family. For years he believed that diabetes was his genetic destiny. Not only had his mother died from it, but several of his siblings experienced devastating complications. In 2011, Marc adopted a plant-based diet and transformed his life! He reversed type 2 diabetes, and lowered both high cholesterol and high blood pressure. He also lost more than 50 pounds! Today, he's teaching others about the potential life-saving benefits of a plant-based diet so they too can reclaim their health! Send Chuck a Question for The Doctor's Mailbag Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard's Tackling Diabetes Series Register: http://bit.ly/DiabetesYBIB — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Marc Ramirez Twitter: @chickpeaandbean IG: @chickpeaandbean Web: https://www.chickpeaandbean.com — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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 near tragedy to resounding triumph. Go inside the mind of three food addicts with very different stories, but whose life-and-death battles were also very much similar in many ways. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Olympic cyclist Dotsie Bausch will recall her experience with anorexia, Baywatch star Alexandra Paul details her battle with bulimia, and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll describes the compulsion that drove him to eat 10,000 calories per day. The differences between the eating disorders seem as great as the weight that separated them. However, as the trio open up about their struggles it becomes clear that while their food addictions manifested in polarizing ways the mental battle is very much a shared struggle. Plus, you will become inspired by their stories of recovery as Dotsie and Alexandra, who host the Switch4Good podcast, and Chuck share their paths to overcoming their disorders and the role that a plant-based diet plays in sustaining their healthy mindset. This uplifting conversation continues a discussion that originally began when Chuck was interviewed by them on their show. Also on this episode, Dr. Neal Barnard delves into the science of food and mental health. You will learn why we are drawn to "comfort food" and the genetic predisposition that causes some people to become addicted to it. — — — Switch4Good Podcast Chuck on Switch4Good podcast: https://apple.co/2IyGlr7 Podcast subscribe: https://wghtloss.cc/S4Gpod — — — Dairy Does A Body Bad Report Download: https://wghtloss.cc/dairybad — — — Dotsie Bausch Twitter: @DotsieBausch IG: @veganolympian Website: https://dotsiebauschusa.com — — — Alexandra Paul IG: @alexandra_actress Website: http://alexandrapaul.com Health Coaching: http://alexandracoaching.com — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis return for the fifth episode of our diet myth series! This time they're tackling everything from sugar addiction to the nutritional value of dehydrated food! Dr. Barnard and Dr. Loomis join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he opens up The Doctors Mailbag to answer diet and nutrition questions from viewers. What is true and what is food fiction? Find out and raise your health IQ! Among the questions answered: Are sugar addictions real and how can you beat them? Do dehydrated foods have less nutrients? Does the body create its own "bad cholesterol?" What type of vitamin B12 does Dr. Barnard recommend? Is it true that butter is unhealthier than milk? Plus, many more! Send Chuck a Question for The Doctor's Mailbag Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard's Tackling Diabetes Series Register: http://bit.ly/DiabetesYBIB — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Dr. Jim Loomis IG: @jfloomismd Game Changers: https://gamechangersmovie.com — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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 many things that you can do to lower your risk of breast cancer, but some of them you may not have even thought about! Dr. Kristi Funk joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the ordinary things that we encounter hundreds of times every day that impact the risk of cancer. More often than not we don't even think about them because they are so common, but the danger is still there nonetheless! Dr. Funk also gives tips on how to put the power of your health back in hour hand and mitigate as many of the sneaky risk factors as possible. Plus, she and Chuck examine breast cancer in the COVID-19 era and the impact that the coronavirus is having on women's health. Also, five-time Olympian Kikkan Randall joins the show to inspire us! Just months after fulfilling a lifelong dream by capturing gold she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With a hard look at her diet and an unwavering will to live, Kikkan entered the fight of her life by attacking the disease with all of the strength and ferocity that made her an Olympic champion. Today, she's sharing her story of beating breast cancer to inspire others! This is the fourth and final episode of the Let's Beat Breast Cancer series. — — — Take The Let's Beat Breast Cancer Pledge Sign and receive the free "Breast Ever" e-cookbook! http://letsbeatbreastcancer.org/ — — — Dr. Funk's Cancer Kicking Summit Register: https://wghtloss.cc/cksummit — — — Dr. Kristi Funk Twitter: @drkristifunk IG: @drkristifunk https://pinklotus.com — — — Kikkan Randall IG: @kikkanimal https://www.kikkan.com — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!