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Many fear that eating a plant-based diet without dairy will lead to weaker bones and an increased risk of fractures. But evidence shows those concerns to be largely unfounded.   An analysis of thousands of people around the world showed that eliminating milk, cheese, and dairy from the diet is actually more protective for bone health in many instances.   Dr. Neal Barnard reviews the findings of th...

Former UCLA football player Pete Holland found himself in a new battle after years of grueling combat on the gridiron. And this opponent wasn't simply playing a game.   Although his archival was no longer USC, it was another nefarious trojan. Holland had cancer.   Through a combination of treatments and a drastically altered diet he developed a new playbook and strategy for this life-and-death bat...

Having a healthy gut could mean living a longer and healthier life.   Microbiome of some of the longest living people in the world was examined and showed what researchers believe could be some of the biggest clues toward unlocking the secrets of living to 100 and beyond.   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the study and answer questions about improvi...

Nathaniel Jordan watched his father, a minister, die of complications stemming from an unhealthy diet. Ditto for three uncles who all died in their mid-60's or younger. His grandparents also died of preventable chronic diseases.   Nathaniel almost suffered the same fate. He was 100 pounds overweight and suffering from prediabetes and heart complications, before he had an epiphany following his fat...

Going vegan may not just improve your health. It could also improve your financial bottom line.   A study finds that eating an exclusively plant-based diet saved shoppers 16% on their grocery bill or roughly $500 per year, according to a study by Dr. Hana Kahleova.   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" on The Exam Room Podcast with the surprising results. While shoppers obviously spent more on fr...

Learn about the anti-nutrients that are in vegetables and other foods that you're eating. Are these natural compounds that are protective to plants harming your health?   Dietitian Stephanie McBurnett explains what they are, which foods have them, and what effect they may have on your health.   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE for anti-nutrients 101!   Topic...

Many patients who have had weight loss surgery can still healthfully eat a plant-based diet.   Dr. Garth Davis, a bariatric surgery specialist from Houston Methodist, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll with insight on how a plant-based diet and lifestyle chance can increase the chances of patients maintaining dramatic weight loss long term.   Chuck has used the surgery in conjunction w...

Two of the top diets for high blood pressure are reviewed. Is the DASH diet or Mediterranean diet more effective?   Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the findings of a study that examined the two widely prescribed diets. The results are surprising given that the higher fat diet actually fared better. However, many questions remain, including whether there is another diet that is even more effective and w...

The average American could live about 14 extra years if they optimized their lifestyle.   Longevity expert Dan Buettner is spilling the secrets of what it takes to live those extra years. He's been studying some of the longest living communities on the planet known as The Blue Zones.   Before the secrets are spilled in his new book, The Blue Zones: Secrets For Living Longer, and Netflix documentar...

How can an athlete succeed by eating so much differently than their competitors? What does a plant-based diet for athletes look like? The fundamentals of eating a plant-based diet to optimize athletic performance are revealed as Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Dr. Nanci Guest join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Topics Discussed - Sports nutrition science - Inj...

What would inspire someone to give up all meat and dairy? Why give up cooked food altogether?   Samantha Salmon did just that after the tragic loss of beloved family member to a preventable disease. She and her mother share their heartbreaking and inspiring story behind their decision to begin eating a raw vegan diet.   Samantha is founder of Raw Food Meal Planner. It is her hope that people will...

Irregular sleep habits can create a breeding ground for harmful gut bacteria. Even small changes to your normal sleep schedule can make a big difference in gut microbiome composition.   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a board-certified gastroenterologist and two-time New York Times bestselling author, explains the sleep and microbiome connection when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The E...

Rip Esselstyn, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Rob Ostfeld, and Dr. Michelle McMacken team up with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for an empowering night of heart health as The Exam Room LIVE hits the stage in New York!   -- Topics Discussed -- - Esselstyn family genetics are surprising - Saturated fat in coconut and palm oil - Whole-fat dairy and heart health study - PURE Healthy Diet eating patt...

Does sugar cause kidney stones? A study finds people who get 25% of calories from foods with added sugar like cake and soda are at higher risk developing them.   Still, questions remain about whether sugar is the actual culprit or is it just one small piece to the puzzle?   Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE to discuss the causes of kidney stones, treatment, foods that can...

When it comes to protein, we've been looking at it all wrong. It's time to think about it in a profoundly different way.   Protein expert Dr. David Katz, who is the former president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, shares his new view on protein.   Our quest for high-quality protein often causes us to overlook the harmful and potentially disease-causing compounds that come with that...

The power of food is extraordinary. Every 33 seconds in the U.S. someone will die of cardiovascular disease, but you do not have to be a statistic.   For the first time, groundbreaking research is proving definitively that even patients who already have the disease, as well as those who are at high risk of developing it, can dramatically improve their heart health.   Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weig...

Obesity is a disease that is becoming increasingly difficult to treat. Unlike other diseases, the path to treatment isn't as clear with obesity numbers exploding worldwide.   Obesity expert Dr. Jamie Kane joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast for insight into the battle against a disease that can be as deadly as any other. Yet few see it as the beast that it is.  ...

How much salt should you be eating? Most of us are eating way more than we should, and the sodium-rich diet can spell disaster for your health.   Dr. Jim Loomis, medical director of The Barnard Medical Center, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE to shake out the facts about salt!   Questions Answered: - How much salt do you need? - Does all salt raise blood pressur...

Learn about the biggest health studies of 2023.   Research on how to live healthier, live longer, and potentially dramatically reduce the amount of medication you need is highlighted when Dr. Andrew Freeman joins The Exam Room Podcast.   Dr. Freeman and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll discuss the following studies:   - Coffee's health benefits - Nuts protect against cancer - Live 20 years...

Learn the best foods to help with Alzheimer's disease as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room.   Alzheimer's disease affects more than 6 million people in America, but many are unaware that disease of the mind often begins with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.   Food can play an enormous role in determining whether a someone will develop Alzheimer's and pos...

Sprouts are incredibly nutrient dense and a nearly unrivaled superfood. They also happen to be incredibly inexpensive!   Discover the health benefits they can provide for just pennies when Doug Evans, author of the national bestseller The Sprout Book, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics Include: - Sprouts to supercharge your health - Sprouts' effects o...

Discover how many different foods you should eat each week to be as healthy as possible.   Hear from gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on the number and the best possible options to ramp up your immune system and decrease your chances of becoming sick.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Plus, they open up the Doctor's Mailbag to answer questions from t...

A doctor on the fast track to success shockingly decides to walk away and make a massive career shift.    Her frustrations were boiling over because her patients were not getting any better. They remained sick while she grew depressed. Everyone was trapped in the "sick care" system. But Dr. Brooke Bussard didn't want to work in "sick care"; she wanted to work in health care. And thus, a new career...

Learn what fats are healthy, what fats are bad, and how much fat you need when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   The best and worst sources of fat are reviewed and knowing the difference might just save your life.   -- Topics Discussed -- - Healthy sources of fat - High-fat diets - Fats in oil - Omega-3s - Monounsaturated fats - Polyunsatur...

What foods help IBD? Dr. Robynne Chutkan, an integrative gastroenterologist, author, and microbiome expert, shares a natural approach to treating the disorder. She also explains how many people are able to improve symptoms without the use of medication.   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE to help those struggling begin their journey back to health.   Topics D...