The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Dr. Kristi Funk is a world renown breast cancer surgeon who has devoted her life to saving the lives of others and bringing hope to patients by teaching them the benefits of a plant-based diet. The author of "Breasts: The Owner's Manual" joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to kick off the month-long Let's Beat Breast Cancer podcast series that will bring that same hope and inspiration to thousands of others around the world. Dr. Funk, who has worked with Academy Award winning actress Angelina Jolie and Grammy Award winning singer Sheryl Crow, will shatter myths surrounding breast cancer and shed new light on the disease: - What really causes cancer - Why genes are important, but they're not everything - How soy helps to fight and not cause cancer - Other cancer fighting foods you should be eating - Don't be fooled into eating a high fat diet - Why keeping meat off your plate lowers the risk of cancer - The benefits of green tea Dr. Funk is spearing heading the Physicians Committee's Let's Beat Breast Cancer campaign and leading the charge for the four-pronged approach to fighting back against a disease that one out of eight women will be diagnosed with in their lifetime. Choosing plant-based foods Exercise Limit alcohol consumption Work toward and maintaining a healthy weight Take The Breast Cancer Pledge http://letsbeatbreastcancer.org --- --- Live Taping of The Exam Room Fruitive in Va. Beach Oct. 9 at 7pm RSVP: https://wghtloss.cc/fruitive --- --- Dr. Funk's Cancer Kicking Summit Register: https://wghtloss.cc/cksummit Use promo code PCRM --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee --- --- Dr. Kristi Funk Twitter: @drkristifunk IG: @drkristifunk https://pinklotus.com --- --- 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!

Dangerous and controversial headlines are everywhere and these headlines can kill! Headline: "No need to reduce red or processed meat for good health!" Sadly, this is cancer causing clickbait and it's putting the health of millions in jeopardy. The risk of cancer, heart disease, and other ailments is very real and this episode has the science to prove it. Dr. Neal Barnard and Mark Kennedy, Esq. join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss this controversial research that defies the conclusions of scores of research and the World Health Organization which declared red and processed meats to be carcinogenic to humans. The group gets to the truth about red meat, including years of research showing the harmful effects of eating as little as one slice of bacon every day! They also examine where researchers went wrong and how by omitting certain facts they arrived at such a dangerous conclusion. Get involved using #CancerCausingClickbait The facts about meat and cancer: http://bit.ly/2mtTQh0 Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee 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!

On a bonus episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, we are celebrating a major victory for animals! The lives of hundreds of thousands of mice, rabbits and other mammals will be spared thanks to a new directive by the Environmental Protection Agency. The agency is eliminating all chemical testing on mammals by 2035 and the tests will begin to be phased out long before then! "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Kristie Sullivan, MPH, Physicians Committee vice president for research policy, to learn exactly when the changes will begin to occur, how the decision could urge other agencies to follow suit, and even how this will affect the products that might be in your home. You'll also learn about innovative non-animal testing methods that are more accurate and effective, prevent unnecessary suffering, and save the lives of many animals. But as you'll hear there is still much work to be done! Chuck and Kristie also talk about the next steps to continue ending animal testing in labs and medical schools and how you can help! Donate To Help End Animal Testing https://www.pcrm.org/donate GREGORY J. REITER MEMORIAL FUND 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. Visit: https://gregoryreiterfund.org/ Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee 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!

Are vegans really more likely to have a stroke than meat eaters? In this jam packed episode of The Exam Room Podcast™, Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to debunk that myth and take a close look at a recent study that found that to be the case. As you'll hear, the conclusion was drawn after researchers adjusted data from the study. Find out why this happened as Dr. Barnard sheds light on this method as well as a conversation he had with the authors of the study. You'll also learn the difference between hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes and how the risk differs for meat eaters compared to those who eat a plant-based diet. Then, Chuck is joined by Dr. Robert Ostfeld to take a closer look at the health claims of the Atkins Diet. The low-carb, high fat diet is making a comeback thanks to a new wave of marketing. "As a cardiologist, I think the Atkins Diet is a mistake," Ostfeld definitively stated. It's a mistake he says that goes beyond an increased risk of heart disease and cancer. Because you'll find out how the effects of the diet stretch all the way into the bedroom where a lack of fruits and vegetables can impact erectile function! GREGORY J. REITER MEMORIAL FUND 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. Visit: https://gregoryreiterfund.org/ 3rd Annual Montefiore Einstein Preventive Cardiology Conference with Dr. Robert Ostfeld Register: http://bit.ly/ostfeld Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee 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 doctor has changed her life by adopting a plant-based diet and is now using her experience to transform the lives of her patients. Dr. Vanita Rahman joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about how she overcame her own battle with obesity and why she's sharing that experience and what she's learned. Her journey to health began years earlier when her family immigrated to the United States from India. It wasn't long before she began gaining weight on the standard American diet. As Chuck and Dr. Rahman discuss, weight gain is difficult for any teenager let alone one who is trying to make friends in a new country. It wasn't until years later when her own health began to deteriorate that she turned to a vegan diet for help and it wasn't long before she began to see results and started feeling better. She became so inspired by her transformation that she's paying it forward with a new weight loss program at The Barnard Medical Center. Chuck is also joined by Nolan Rodman and Dr. Hana Kahleova to find out how Nolan's transition to a plant-based diet is progressing. In part 1 of the interview, Nolan was getting ready to try going vegan for the first time. How is he feeling now? What did Dr. Kahleova discover about his transition? They've run the tests and the results are in! -- Follow Us -- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Weight Loss Program https://wghtloss.cc/2mfHGaT 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!

"Someone asked me how could you get as strong as an ox without eating meat? My answer was, 'have you ever seen an ox eating meat?'" - Patrik Baboumian, record-setting Strongman, from The Game Changers. That is the epiphany of a hulking gentleman who squats the equivalent of five kegs of beer or two and half full-grown panda bears. Baboumian is truly one of the strongest men in the world and he is fueled exclusively a vegan diet. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll goes one-on-one with Dr. Jim Loomis who is featured in The Game Changers documentary. For years he was tasked with keeping million dollar athletes healthy as a team physician for both the St. Louis Cardinals baseball franchise as well as the Rams NFL franchise. Loomis reveals the mind-boggling list of foods the average player will eat on game day and why switching their diet could improve their performance on the field. More importantly, he also details how he overcame a series of health issues after switching to a plant-based diet himself. The change was so dramatic that he was able to complete an iron man triathlon shortly after his 60th birthday! We also hear from a young man who is trying a plant-based diet for the first time. He is fairly athletic, loves to play sports recreationally, and looking for a little bit of an edge. So what will he discover? Find out with us as we track his "vegan curious" journey. Dr. Loomis' Shake Recipe Dr. Loomis' shake recipe is available in our free "Food Power for Athletes" e-book. Download from the Vegan Nutrition for Athlete Page. Download: http://bit.ly/loomisshake Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee 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!

Put on your thinking caps because this show is all about your brain! Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast to go over the foods you should be eating to keep your brain in tip top condition! You'll also hear them talk about: - Why a family history of Alzheimer's disease doesn't mean you're destined to get it - Foods that increase the risk of a developing the disease - How small changes to your lifestyle can have a dramatic effect on your brain health - Why the types of pots and pans we use are as important as the food being cooked in them Chuck is also joined by dietician Maggie Neola who shares promising new research showing that mushrooms can keep your memory sharp as you grow older. And you don't even need to eat a whole lot of them to get the benefits! Plus, the master plant-based chef behind The Exam Room Burger, Lauren Kretzer, returns to share a delicious brain boosting mushroom recipe! This is another exclusive that you're sure to love. Farro with Miso Mushrooms, Kale and Walnuts (Vegan, Oil Free) By Lauren Kretzer Serves 4 -- Ingredients -- - 2 ½ cups vegetable stock (divided) - ½ tsp salt - 1 bay leaf - 1 cup uncooked pearled farro - 5 cups sliced cremini mushrooms - 6 cups chopped kale - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 Tbsp tamari - 1 tsp white miso - 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast - 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice - 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts - 1/8 tsp ground black pepper -- Instructions -- 1.) In a medium pot, add 2 cups vegetable stock, salt, bay leaf, and farro. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until farro is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. 2.) While farro is cooking, in a large saucepan, heat ¼ cup of vegetable stock over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add kale, garlic, tamari, miso, nutritional yeast, and remaining ¼ cup of vegetable stock – stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, or until kale is wilted and tender. 3.) Add cooked farro to mushroom and kale mixture. Add in lemon juice, toasted walnuts, and black pepper; stir until combined. Serve hot, or at room temperature. Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Lauren Kretzer IG: @ChefLaurenKretzer http://www.laurenkretzer.com/ Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

Your brain and your gut are like best friends who are always calling and texting each other. They're always in communication and can't live without each other! Gut and brain relationship expert Dr. Leigh Frame joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast to shine more light on their unique bond. Her first appearance was one of the most downloaded episodes to date and Dr. Frame is back with even more science for her encore, including: Keto Diet's effect on gut bacteria Why fiber is critical for gut health How gut bacteria changes with every meal Gut bacteria and mental health Phytonutrients in the gut and potential for heart disease and cancer prevention For inspiration, Chuck welcomes Bruce and Mindy Mylrea to the show. The couple famously travel the world in the "Wellness Wagon" — an RV that is covered with pictures of fruits and vegetables. They are on a mission to teach as many people as possible about the health benefits of a plant-based diet. And for them, it's very personal. Bruce has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and continues to carefully monitor his health while still teaching as many people as possible. The couple speak openly and candidly about the challenges they are facing and why it's important that they tackle them head-on with a positive attitude and unrelenting optimism. Eating a whole-food plant-based diet is a critical part of Bruce's plan and he credits it immensely for helping him throughout the treatment process. He says he was able to nullify many of the side effects of the surgeries, radiation and hormone therapies because of his diet. This is a show you won't want to miss! Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund 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. Visit: https://www.gregoryreiterfund.org Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Dr. Leigh Frame Twitter: @PhD_Leigh Bruce and Mindy http://www.bruceandmindy.com Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

This show is all about weight loss and inspiration! Some believe that when you begin losing weight at some point the scale will simply stop moving. You eat the same and you exercise the same, but the pounds stop coming off. Maybe you exercise even more, but it seems no matter what you try you're stuck on the weight loss plateau. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with dietician Karen Smith to figure out how to get unstuck. She has tips and tricks to reboot your weight loss journey and get you back on the path to a healthier life! Of course, when it comes to slimming down sometimes we all can use a little motivation. Eric O'Grey is the embodiment of inspiration! For years he struggled with obesity and was on mountains of medications to treat type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. At one point a doctor even told him to buy a cemetery plot because a grave would be his next stop. Then he found another doctor who gave him two more prescriptions that would save his life: adopt a plant-based diet and a dog. Both he and the dog slimmed down and Eric is no longer on any medication. Chuck welcomes Eric back to the show to talk about his extraordinary accomplishment and for the first time they are joined by the doctor whom he credits with saving his life, Dr. Preeti Kulkarni! Hear in her own words about why she took such a unique approach with Eric and what it was like to witness this extraordinary success unfold before her very eyes. -- FOLLOW US -- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Eric O'Grey Twitter: @Eric_OGrey IG: @ericogrey Karen Smith, RD IG: @runsonplantsrd http://www.runsonplantsrd.com 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!

Researchers have known for years that red meat is anything but a health food. Dozens of studies have shown that eating it increases the risk of multiple forms of cancer and heart disease. Now, Dr. Joel Kahn joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ with three NEW reasons not to eat red meat, some of which might surprise you! Also on the show, does a McDonald's hamburger or a veggie burger have a bigger impact on diabetes? Dr. Hana Kahleova had 20 men chow down in the name of science to find out. She joins Chuck to go over some eye opening results! Then we unveil The Exam Room Burger! It's a smoky black bean quinoa burger created exclusively for the show by the ultra-talented vegan chef Lauren Kretzer! This is a recipe you're not going to want to miss! The Exam Room Burger vegan, gluten free, oil free By Lauren Kretzer Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup walnuts ½ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup oat flour 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp tamari ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp smoked paprika Whole wheat hamburger buns, sliced avocado, and sprouts, for serving (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silicone baking mat (such as Silpat). In the bowl of a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, add black beans, quinoa, walnuts, cilantro, oat flour, garlic, tahini, tomato paste, tamari, salt, chili powder and paprika. Process until ingredients are just combined; mixture should have some texture, but should hold together. Transfer burger mixture to a cutting board and divide evenly into 6 patties (about 3-3 ½" in diameter). Place burger patties on lined baking sheet and cook for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway. Serve burgers on hamburger buns with avocado and sprouts (and/or any other desired toppings). Resources A Plant-Based Meal Stimulates Incretin and Insulin Secretion More Than an Energy- and Macronutrient-Matched Standard Meal in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Crossover Study Follow Us Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Dr. Joel Kahn Twitter: @drjkahn IG: @drjkahn Lauren Kretzer IG: @ChefLaurenKretzer LaurenKretzer.com 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!