The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

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 complications! They may possibly even be feeling cranky since there is a good chance they are backed up!   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is back to clear up confusion and clean out your system as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to reveal how m...

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 breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author, reveals the 12 best superfoods for fighting breast cancer as she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast.   The scientifically proven healthy dozen includes every...

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 cancer.   Board-certified breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author Dr. Kristi Funk joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer viewer questions about the disease that will be diagnosed in nearly 270,000 women this year.   Among...

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 risk of being one of the nearly 270,000 women who will be diagnosed with it this year.   Dr. Kristi Funk, board-certified breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author, unveils the steps you can take to dramatically improve your chances of liv...

Intermittent fasting is the most popular diet in the world, according to some estimates. But are its supposed health benefits legitimate?   Dr. Neal Barnard shares the upside of fasting and cautions about the things many people do unknowingly that erase its positive effects.   Dr. Barnard also answers other diet and health related questions when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on...

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 vegan since 1997. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share how eating a plant-based diet for more than a quarter century has helped him excel in business as much as with his own well-being. To Bryan, the benefits begin with...

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!   Pediatrician Dr. Yami joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to crown the undisputed healthy heavyweight foods for youngsters!   She and Chuck then examine what a healthy diet for kids should look like. Spoiler: It's not what is usually...

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 from a lab when the future music megastar was little more than a toddler.   Despite forming a bond with animals at a young age, he tells "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll that it wasn't until years later that he decided to stop eati...

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 to become depressed.   Dr. Neal Barnard separates the good foods from the bad and reveals the best diet for depression when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   These questions are answered from the Docto...

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 assortment of issues that few truly understand.   Neuroscientist Dr. Mickey Witte joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to unpack the many reasons that millions struggle with their weight.   - Why the body fights to hold on to fat. - Set Po...

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 stones? What foods can cause them?   Those are the two key questions answered by Dr. Neal Barnard as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Dr. Barnard also answers questions from viewers:   - Does caffein...

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 cause a blood sugar spike. Deitra Dennis, a registered nurse and national board certified health and wellness coach, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast to reveal the list!   Plus, millet goes under the...

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 well as the foods that roll out the red carpet for infection.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll with tips to stay healthy and answer questions during this live Q&A on The Exam Room LIVE.   - Best foods for boosting the i...

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" Chuck Carroll to weigh the pros and cons of low-fat and low-carb diets to determine which is healthiest and which is best for keeping the weight off for good!   Dr. Rahman and Karen also answer questions from listeners:   - Can regaining...

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 Crosby joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a live keto diet Q&A on The Exam Room LIVE. Lee is the lead author of the most comprehensive review of keto diets known to date. The group analyzed data from more than 120 studies to det...

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 if that weren't enough, Kate also lost her vision and had diabetes.   But that diagnosis was made well over 10 years ago. Since then, Kate has reclaimed her health! She no longer needs supplemental oxygen, has reversed her diabetes, and has...

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. Barnard answers these questions:   - Can a vegan diet help thyroid problems? - Can fast food can cause a sluggish thyroid? - What are the best fruits and vegetables for thyroid health? - Is sugar bad for the thyroid? - Can coffee and caffe...

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 from the past year that links a diet free of meat and dairy to lower rates of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share the exciting findings, including a 37,...

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 Carroll for a special edition of The Exam Room LIVE.   Dr. Bulsiewicz is the author of the bestselling book Fiber Fueled and the perfect physician to discuss what many consider to be an important, yet taboo, topic.   Other questions in The...

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 and Dr. Vanita Rahman for weight loss tips that actually work and get the scale moving in a healthier direction! They also have insight on why millions have been packing on pounds and discuss the surprising sources of excess fat and calories...

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 Barnard explores research analyzing the diets of healthcare workers in six countries. The findings show that eating less meat and dairy and more fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of severe infection by as much as 73%. However, a low-carb...

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.   Join the author of Fiber Fueled and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as they discuss this double-dairy concoction and what might happen to the guts of those who dare to try it. As you might imagine, it's not pretty!   Dr. Bulsiewicz...

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 dramatically or possibly even stop completely! The steps that will be revealed led to an 84% reduction in severe hot flashes in a study.   Dr. Neal Barnard shares the three steps when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for...

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 where this myth started and how the skewed science is misleading.   Discover why dairy can actually reduce an athlete's ability to perform at the highest level when Bausch joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ po...

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 menopause relief series. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the truth and lies about soy. Many believe that eating soy will do anything from causing cancer to making men grow breasts. But Dr. Barnard has decades wor...