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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living people in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, a leading voice in nutrition science and founder of The Physicians Committee, and other elite doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to…
Episodes
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee'They're Trying to Kill Us': Inside the Next Big Vegan Documentary
An inside look at They're Trying to Kill Us from the creators of the groundbreaking documentary. John Lewis and Keegan Kuhn join "The Weight Loss Champion"…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeEating Healthy at Restaurants Is Hard, Not Impossible
Here's a scary fact. Only 1 out of every 1,000 meals served in restaurants qualifies as having "ideal" nutrition. Even scarier? Portion sizes at fast-food…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFoods That Help Hormones | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Relief from unwanted hormone symptoms such as hot flashes could be as close as your next meal. Dr. Neal Barnard reveals the best foods for helping your…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHooked! Why We CRAVE Junk Food | Dr. Mickey Witte
Cravings can be so frustrating! Anyone who has ever tried to stop eating chocolate, chips, cheese, or junk food will tell you that these foods are almost…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeC-Bombs! Foods You Didn't Know Were Loaded with Vitamin C
Everyone knows that oranges are packed with vitamin C. But did you know that other foods have even more of the stuff known for fighting off a cold and the flu?…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeYour Weight and Your Risk of Breast Cancer | Dr. Kristi Funk
When it comes to breast cancer your weight matters. Just gaining 8 pounds since graduating high school can make a woman 25% more likely to develop breast…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeIs Olive Oil Healthy? | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Should you eat olive oil? It does have proven health benefits but could they be erased by all the fat found in it? Get the answers from Dr. Neal Barnard when…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeTop Anti-Estrogen Foods with Dr. Kristi Funk + NBA Mom and Breast Cancer Survivor Lorraine Fox
Four out of five breast cancer cases are fed by estrogen. Certain foods can lower the amount produced by the body and subsequently reduce the risk of…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow Much Fiber Do You Need? | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A
How much fiber should you eat each day? Only 5% of Americans are getting enough, leaving the other 95% at greater risk for developing serious health…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeTop 12 Superfoods For Fighting Breast Cancer | Dr. Kristi Funk
Studies show certain foods can substantially lower the risk of breast cancer. Some of them may already be in your kitchen! Dr. Kristi Funk, board-certified…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSoda and Keto or Fruits and Veggies: What's Best for Breasts? | Dr. Kristi Funk Live Q&A
From genetics to hormones to the food you eat and what you drink, this is everything you wanted to know about what can affect your odds of getting breast…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee90% Fewer Breast Cancer Cases? It's Possible. Here's How. | Dr. Kristi Funk
Only about 10% of breast cancer cases can be attributed to genetics. As for the other 90%? Much of that is up to you! You have enormous power to reduce your…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDoes Intermittent Fasting Work and More Questions Answered | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Intermittent fasting is the most popular diet in the world, according to some estimates. But are its supposed health benefits legitimate? Dr. Neal Barnard…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThink Positive for Good Health With Bryan Cressey + Bonus Q&A with Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Michael Greger
A positive mindset can be ultra-important to improve your health. Bryan Cressey, co-founder of one of the largest private equity firms in the U.S., has been…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFood Fight! Crowning the Healthiest Foods for Kids | Dr. Yami Live Q&A
Do you know which foods are actually healthy for kids? There's a good chance that what you were taught growing up isn't the most sound nutrition advice!…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeMoby: The Heartwarming Reason I'm Vegan
Moby shares the heartwarming story of his love of animals and the epiphany he had that led him to go vegan. Moby also remembers the animals his father rescued…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFoods That Help Depression | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Help for depression could come from your next meal! There are many foods that can help ward off the blues, but there are also just as many that can cause you…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhy Are We Overweight? It's More Than Calories | Dr. Mickey Witte
Becoming overweight is not as simple as eating more calories than you burn. It's far more than just eating too much fat. In fact, obesity is a complex…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeKidney Stones: Foods That Help | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
One out of every 10 people will develop painful kidney stones in their lifetime. In many cases a person's diet can play a large role. What foods help kidney…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSurprising Diabetes-Friendly Plant-Based Foods
There are a lot of foods that people with diabetes aren't eating even though they are perfectly healthy! These are 10 plant-based foods that surprisingly won't…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFood, Fat, and Your Immune System | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Learn how your diet can be the first line of defense for your immune system. Dr. Neal Barnard shares the foods that can help prevent the common cold and flu as…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLow-Fat or Low-Carb: Which Is Best?
Is it better to cut fat or cut carbs for weight loss? We get the definitive answer! Dr. Vanita Rahman and dietitian Karen Smith join "The Weight Loss Champion"…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeKeto: Heart Attack Waiting to Happen or Weight Loss Heaven? | Live Q&A with Lee Crosby, RD
Is the keto diet the best diet for weight loss or your ticket to an early grave? Research from hundreds of studies is reviewed to find out! Dietitian Lee…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDoctors Said She Was Dying. Plants Saved Her Life.
Doctors told Kate McGoey-Smith she had only a few years to live. She was suffering from a rare heart condition and required an oxygen tank just to breathe. As…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBest Foods for Healthy Thyroid | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Explore how your diet can help heal your thyroid on this episode of The Exam Room LIVE with Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. Dr…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeNew Health Benefits of Vegan Diets In 2021 | Dr. Andrew Freeman
The research keeps pouring in from dozens of new studies showing that a vegan diet can supercharge your health! Dr. Robert Freeman explores a mountain of data…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow Often Should You Poop? | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Q&A
How often should you poop? Once a day? Every other day? Get the answer from gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWeight Loss Tips That Really Work | Dr. Vanita Rahman
The average person has gained 25 pounds during the pandemic and is now struggling to shed the unwanted weight! Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePlant-Based Diet and COVID-19: What Science Shows | Dr. Neal Barnard
A plant-based diet can help prevent severe cases of COVID-19 and may reduce the risk of becoming infected altogether, according to two studies. Dr. Neal…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Best Gut Health Foods and F-GOALS Explained | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz reveals the healthiest foods for your gut! No, the list does not include Kraft's new mac and cheese ice cream. Yes, that is a real thing…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee3 Things Proven To Help Menopause | Dr. Neal Barnard Menopause Series Pt. 3
Learn three steps that can help alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause! By changing the way you eat, it is possible that hot flashes will be reduced…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Olympian Who Won't Drink Milk Shares Why! | Dotsie Bausch
An Olympic medalist is shattering the idea that milk does a body good! But isn't chocolate milk the ultimate post-workout recovery drink? Dotsie Bausch shares…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Real Deal with Soy | Dr. Neal Barnard Menopause Series Pt. 2
The truth, whole truth, and nothing but the truth about soy! Dr. Neal Barnard gives the whole story about the controversial bean in part 2 of the special…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHuge Relief From Hot Flashes | Dr. Neal Barnard Menopause Series Pt. 1
Huge relief is on the way for women suffering from hot flashes! Dr. Neal Barnard shares the results of his powerful study on the dramatic effect a plant-based…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeEating For Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
What you eat today can influence whether you will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease in the future. Nutritional epidemiologist Dr. Puja…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee10 Popular Foods That Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction | Dr. Robert Ostfeld
Did you know that some of our favorite foods might cause erectile dysfunction? Dr. Robert Ostfeld looks at 10 of the most popular foods in America when he…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSoy, Testosterone, and Man Boobs | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Does soy lower testosterone and cause men to grow breasts? Find out when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the real…
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Living Sicker and Dying Younger | Dr. Columbus Batiste
America is living sicker and dying younger than other industrialized countries. But why? Dr. Columbus Batiste, an interventional cardiologist, unlocks the…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeOh My Cholesterol! Eggs! | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Does an egg really have more cholesterol than a Big Mac? We crunch the numbers to find out! Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeMilky White Lies: Fact Checking Dairy | Dr. Neal Barnard and Susan Levin, RD
We are led to believe that dairy is the ultimate source for calcium, vitamin D and protein. It is essential for strong bones and without it you'd be as fragile…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBest Advice for Plant-Based Athletes | Sports Nutrition Q&A with Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke
Learn the top foods and tips for athletes to take their game to the next level without bulking up on protein from meat and dairy. It's a formula that has…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Diet to Prevent and Survive Cancer | Dr. Shireen Kassam
Discover the foods that can improve your chances of surviving cancer and lower the risk of developing it in the first place. Dr. Shireen Kassam estimates the…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBest Way to Lower Cholesterol | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Learn the best foods and diet for lowering cholesterol on this episode of The Exam Room! Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeJoyful, Delicious, Vegan: The Sherra Aguirre Story
Sherra Aguirre is well into her senior years, but feels as fit and healthy as someone in their 30's! She shares her journey back to health when she joins "The…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhy Eating Late Isn't So Great | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A
The science of midnight snacking and what happens when you go to bed with a full belly! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePrescription for the Kitchen
What if doctors could write more prescriptions for the kitchen instead of ones for the pharmacy? That is what Swich hopes to find out. The program encourages…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeAre Your Arteries Clogged? Warning Signs and Reversing Heart Disease | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Learn the warning signs that your arteries might be clogged and what you can do about it! How will you know if you are in danger? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFoods That Help Migraines with Dr. Neal Barnard
Certain foods can cause migraines in some people, while other foods can prevent or even treat them. Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeTop Energy Boosting Foods | Dietitian's Mailbag with Lee Crosby, RD, LD
These are the top foods to eat when you need an energy boost! Dietitian Lee Crosby (aka "The Fiber Queen") shares what you may want to snack on if you're…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSolving India's Growing Fast Food Problem
The high fat, fast food heavy, standard American diet has infiltrated India. The result? The standard American health conditions that come with it are also…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhat Supplements Do Vegans Need? | Live Q&A with Dr. Neal Barnard
What supplements do vegans need to take? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room for a live Q&A! Plus, Dr…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBehind the Scenes of Seaspiracy with Kip Andersen | Bonus Episode
Go behind the scenes of the groundbreaking documentary "Seaspiracy" with producer Kip Andersen and Dr. Neal Barnard as they join "The Weight Loss Champion"…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow a Plant-Based Diet Affects Pregnancy and Fertility | Dr. Debra Shapiro and Jeanne Schumacher
The doctors didn't understand how much food could impact fertility until they understood the science of a plant-based diet. Now, OBGYN Dr. Debra Shapiro and…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow Fat Can Disrupt Your Gut | Live Q&A with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
What effect does a high-fat diet like keto have on gut health? A pretty big one! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee72 Reasons To Be Vegan with Amazing Author Kathy Freston
Why be vegan? Best-selling author Kathy Freston has come up with 72 of the best reasons! Everything from better health to better skin to better sex! She joins…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePlant-Based Diet Revolution: Healthier Gut, Happier You | Dr. Alan Desmond
Discover why more people than ever are turning to plant-based diets to revolutionize their health! Dr. Alan Desmond joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeAre You Eating Too Many Carbs? | Doctor's Mailbag with Dr. Neal Barnard
Are there too many carbs in your diet? We hear from someone who is concerned because their nutrition app says they're eating more carbs than they should. Dr…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeTime to Stop Counting Calories? | Weight Loss Q&A with Dr. Vanita Rahman
You may not need to count calories in order to lose weight! That's great news for those of us who get frustrated by tediously entering each meal in an app or…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee400 Studies, 1 Conclusion: The Truth About Soy
Researchers examined more than 400 studies on soy and reached one undeniable conclusion. So many of us have been so wrong! - Does soy cause cancer? - Will men…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFoods That Have a Big Carbon Footprint | Dr. Neal Barnard
Which foods have the biggest carbon footprint? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard explores research showing how your breakfast, lunch, and dinner all impact the…