The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Where do you get your protein? If you're vegan, no doubt you've been asked that more than once. Our protein obsessed culture prides itself on eating mountains of chicken and beef to make sure we're getting enough of it. But the truth is most of us are already eating way too much protein. And you don't need meat to get it anyway! Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll along with Dr. James Loomis and registered dietician Susan Levin as they debunk The Protein Myth. You'll learn what exactly protein is, what your body does with it, which proteins your body makes and which you need to eat, and the best plant-based sources to get them. Plus, plant-powered pro wrestling star Austin Aries checks in! The multi-time World Champion defied his dairy-rich Wisconsin upbringing by going vegan. It was only after eliminating meat and dairy from his diet that his career took off and the title belts began piling up. Aries is also the author of Food Fight: My Plant-Powered Journey from the Bingo Halls to the Big Time. Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4

Nobody gets excited about gray hair and wrinkles! Tracye and Mary McQuirter are living proof that the "Fountain of Youth" does exist and can be found right in your kitchen. The mother and daughter adopted a whole-food plant-based diet 30 years ago and it doesn't look like they've aged a day since then. Clean eating and a regular dose of exercise are helping them keep Father Time at bay. Their new cookbook, The Ageless Vegan, is packed with 100 recipes promising to unlock "the secret to living a long and healthy plant-based life." They highly recommend the pecan pie! The time-fighting duo sat down with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll before taking the stage in front of a packed house at the Vegan This! event in Washington, D.C. Did you know that vegetarians live significantly longer than those who eat meat and dairy? Women live an average of six years longer while men extend their lifespan by an average of 10 years, according to the landmark 2012 Adventist Health Study. Certainly, the McQuirters are on to something! Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4

A hospital is supposed to be a place of healing and a pillar of health. Yet, many are serving the foods that may have helped land the patient in the operating room. Learn about the big money contracts between hospitals and fast food restaurants that generate millions of dollars every year as "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with Leslie Rudloff, Director of Legal Affairs at The Physicians Committee. Rudloff has obtained the contracts and has found just how much money burgers and fries can bring in to the medical facilities. Perhaps most troubling is the fact that the unhealthy food epidemic extends into children's hospitals where tender-aged patients are being served food proven to have a high risk of colon cancer. Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D. joins the show to discuss the #HazardousHotDogs campaign. Death metal rocker and unapologetic vegan Alissa White-Gluz takes time out of her busy touring schedule to join the show! Alissa is the lead singer of Arch Enemy, who goes to great lengths to keep it plant-based while performing all over the world. You'll hear her fascinating story of being raised vegetarian and not understanding why her friends were consuming animals when she was a young child. Alissa is also a must-follow on social media. The mix of hardcore rock pictures, animal rights messages, and cute puppies is extraordinary. Check out Alissa and Arch Enemy on tour. Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4

Fiber is the Clark Kent of the nutrition world. Hiding in there is Superman with amazing super powers! This disease fighting powerhouse can reduce your risk of developing cancer and diabetes, cut food cravings, lower cholesterol as well as your odds of having arthritis painfully takeover your joints. And it can help you live longer, too! But what really keeps fiber flying high is its ability to battle the bulge, fight the flab, and help you lose weight! Unfortunately, the Standard American Diet is anything but heroic. In fact, it's just plain SAD as the rate of obesity continues to climb. So, in this episode, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Stephen Neabore, M.D. and Lee Crosby, R.D., L.D. from the Barnard Medical Center to teach you everything you need to know about fiber… and then some! It's time to get healthy! You'll also hear the inspirational story of Evan Bass who transformed his near 300-pound body into a lean, mean running machine! His success is built on hard work, discipline, and a relentless drive to not just live, but to thrive! Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4

Is it healthy for a child be vegan and not eat meat or dairy? Will they still get all of the vitamins and nutrients they need? Despite what you might have heard from skeptics, the answer to both is YES! In fact, the vegan kid in school probably isn't alone anymore. With an increasing number of adults turning to a plant-based diet, it is a logical assumption that their offspring are following suit. They're not the "weird kid" anymore! The reality is that the current standard American diet is failing our children and the rate of childhood obesity has skyrocketed over the last half-century. Meanwhile, plant-based diets have been proven time and again to be great for weight loss. Currently, one out of five kids is considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sadly, many of these children are now facing some very adult problems, including high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, and even heart disease. On this show, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll explores the myths and stigma surrounding children on a vegan diet with Dr. Asha Subramanian, who specializes in family medicine. Gretchen Housel, M.S.N., N.P.- C. also discusses her personal experience raising a young child on a plant-based diet. She has good advice for parents wondering how to handle the potential peer pressure and other outside influences that their children may face. We also revisit an interview with vegan NASCAR driver Landon Cassill who talks about raising a couple of vegan children from a father's perspective. And of course, we can't end the show without hearing what it's like to be a vegan kid straight from the source! Nine-year-old Maya, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich enthusiast, sits down with Chuck to talk about her favorite plant-based foods. Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4

Learn the five grilled meats that are worst for your health! You'll also discover why hamburgers, hotdogs, and chicken that is cooked over an open flame can have a particularly charring effect the risk of developing cancer as Dr. Steve Neabore sits down with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. Luckily, there are a ton of plant-based options to put on the grill that can actually lower the risk of cancer. Registered dietician Lee Crosby returns to the show with some pallet-pleasing alternatives that everyone will enjoy. Yes, there are veggie burgers and dogs, but a couple of her creations are for dessert! Who knew you could even grill dessert?! Chocolate lovers will go bananas over this! You'll also hear the remarkable story of Zahrah Dad, who completed her internship with the Barnard Medical Center. She's a medical student from the U.K. who is completing her studies and will soon begin practicing just outside London. She's proud to be among the growing number of doctors and practitioners who will be speaking with patients about the importance of preventative medicine through a whole-food plant-based diet. Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4

Josh LaJaunie is a man who no longer believes in the word "impossible." He no longer thinks he can achieve a goal; he knows that he will. It's a critical distinction that the Louisiana native discovered while doing what he believed to be impossible at the time. Josh achieved a lifelong dream of shedding a massive 400-pound frame and becoming the person he always believed he could be, inside and out. In this conversation with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, you'll hear about Josh's plant-powered journey in his own words. The inspiration for his first steps stems from the two biggest loves of his life, his wife and the New Orleans Saints. After the latter marched to an improbable Super Bowl victory, he began developing a game plan of his own. It wasn't long before he stepped out of his front door and went for a run. Shortly thereafter, he ran his first race and hasn't ever slowed down. To date, he's run thousands of miles and has is now at the forefront of the plant-based movement among athletes. The comradery shared by Chuck and Josh in this interview is eye opening. Although both have kept the weight off for a number of years, every day is still viewed with a fresh set of eyes. Now, the only thing the self-professed football fanatics enjoy more than Sunday afternoons during the fall is helping others experience that same wholesome vision. Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4

What if everything you were taught about eggs is a sham? Are they really a health food as many claim? According to an increasing amount of research, reports of their benefits have been greatly exaggerated. On this show, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and registered dietician Maggie Neola get to the bottom of the egg myth. What truly happens to your body when you break the shell? And does it matter how the egg is cooked? You'll also learn more than a dozen ways to replace eggs in all sorts of recipes, from baking to scrambled, as Sierra Coppage makes her Exam Room debut. Chuck also sits down with the Kris Markarian, who shares her inspirational journey that began with an ordinary commuter train ride and continues today with a transformed body and once unfathomable health. Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4

You don't have to go broke eating a vegan diet! We've already proven that two people can eat a plant-based diet for a full week for just $40. Now "The Weight Loss Champion Chuck Carroll" and dietician Lee Crosby have even more ways to save and they can be a lot of fun. You'll learn about a produce auction — it's like Sotheby's for fruits and veggies! Plus, there are more tips and tricks at the grocery store and farmers markets. Save big and be healthy! Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4

Is it possible to be vegan without breaking the bank? So many people think that you'll spend half of your paycheck on food if you're eating a plant-based diet. But that's not true! In fact, on this week's show "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and registered dietician Lee Crosby will show you how you can buy a week's worth of groceries for a two people for less than $41! We went to the store and filled our cart for a ridiculously low price and all it took was a little planning! Lee also gives her Top 8 Tips to Save Money on Fruits and Vegetables! Healthy food and the SNAP program has been in the news as of late. Registered dietician Susan Levin joins the show to talk about why many receiving assistance to buy groceries aren't choosing healthy foods. What can be done to help make wiser choices? Follow: @PCRM / @ChuckCarrollWLC Podcast website: http://www.pcrm.org/podcast Previous episodes: https://apple.co/2DIVaQ4