The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

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 grow breasts if they eat soy? - Can soy lead to infertility? - Will soy affect the thyroid? - Is soy safe for children?   Mark Messina, PhD, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to reveal the findings of his major analysis that h...

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 environment when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™.   Dr. Barnard also delves into a study showing that diets that are healthier for you can slash your annual carbon emissions by nearly a half-ton! Indeed, in th...

How much water does it take to produce the food that's in your refrigerator? We're diving into one of the most thorough studies ever conducted on your diet and water scarcity.   Martin Heller, PhD, reveals the foods that require the most and least amount of water as he discusses his new study with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast.   The amount of water required can...

Is raw food or cooked food better for your gut? Gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to review the pros and cons of each and give his opinion.   We open up the Doctor's Mailbag to answer your questions during this live Q&A!   How does fasting impact gut bacteria? Is wheat bad for the digestive system? What is t...

Fewer than 1 out of 10 people are eating enough fiber! Are you one of them?   Dietitian Lee "Fiber Queen" Crosby joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast, to share one of the easiest ways to track your fiber intake that doesn't even require an app! It's called The Quick Fiber Check.   You'll also learn some of the lesser known benefits of fiber including: lower rate...

What are the healthiest foods for your skin? Discover the best diet with anti-aging foods that may fight wrinkles, clear acne, reduce psoriasis, eczema and more. Plus, learn the foods you may be eating right now that could be harming your skin!   Award-winning dermatologist Dr. Jessica Krant joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast to dish on how your diet can help y...

Before she was star of her own plant-based series on Amazon Prime, Gianna Simone was struggling to overcome an abusive upbringing and unhealthy relationship with food.  From growing up in foster care to battling personal demons, Gianna found that her path forward began with taking care of herself and taking a hard look at the unhealthy choices she had been making, including the food that she was e...

What are the healthiest foods for your heart? Which ones can support your cardiovascular system and help you lose weight? Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his insight!   Dr. Barnard also unscrambles egg science and reveals eye-opening findings from a new study. The analysis of more than 20,000 people reaches a dramatic conclusion about the effect eggs can ha...

Fact check nutrition claims on the official beef website with Dr. Neal Barnard and dietitian Lee Crosby as they join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™!   The website claims that beef is part of a heart healthy diet. What evidence is there to support the claim? What does independent research show?   The website also claims that beef is an essential food for babies. Do they...

The food you eat may reduce your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease even if it runs in your family.   Leading Alzheimer's researchers Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share the scientific evidence that shows how diet plays a large role in cognitive ability as we age. Discover the best foods you should be eating and what you should be le...

Your diet could be part of a social justice movement whether you meant for it to be or not. Every bite you take makes a profound statement.   On this episode of The Exam Room™ , Omowale Adewale, founder of Black VegFest, and Kimatni Rawlins, founder of Fit Fathers, join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss food, identity, health and how it pertains to our society which are the topic...

Bite into the secrets of calorie density and how unlocking them can help you lose weight!   Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain the principles of calorie density and the foods you should be eating to help get the scale moving in the right direction.   Plus, raise your health IQ when Chuck opens The Doctor's Mailbag for Dr. Barnard to answer listener questions...

It is time to rethink the effect fruit and fat have on diabetes. Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, is living with type 1 diabetes and practices what he preaches — eating a healthy diet filled with the proper carbs and an abundance of apples, oranges, bananas, mangos and other fruit all containing natural sugar!   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain why his fruit-heavy way of eating wo...

More than 140,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year. Learn how to dramatically reduce your chances of becoming one of them as Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ Podcast.   The renowned gastroenterologist and best-selling author of Fiber Fueled shares five ways to prevent colon cancer. He also reveals the one thing we can all...

Can a person be both healthy and overweight? "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster to discuss the Healthy At Every Size movement.   The concept weighs whether too much emphasis is put on a person's weight and too little on the overall picture. As a person who lost 280 pounds, Chuck shares his opinion about that theory and how it may be perceived by those...

What are the best sources of iodine in a plant-based diet? Which are the healthiest? Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer these questions and many more on The Exam Room™ podcast!   Dr. Barnard also reveals the amount of nutrients lost when a food is processed when Chuck opens The Doctor's Mailbag!   Other questions answered:   Do you need more vitamin B12 as yo...

Eating fast food can be traumatic for the brain. In turn, the toxicity can increase the chance that you may develop Alzheimer's disease.   On this episode of The Exam Room™, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain why foods loaded with fat, sugar and salt can send brain cells into a frenzy! These are the very foods that are staples of the standard Amer...

What are the best foods to prevent a heart attack? How quickly can the heart repair itself after changing the way you eat? Find out as Dr. Columbus Batiste joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast!   Someone in America has a heart attack every 40 seconds. That means that by the time you listen to this episode 72 people across the country will have had one. Learn what...

How much impact does our diet have on rheumatoid arthritis? More than you might think!   One morning Dr. Monica Aggarwal found herself on the floor and unable to move. Her joints had grown so inflamed and stiff that she felt nearly paralyzed. When the doctor diagnosed this young cardiologist with the debilitating form of the disease he said that she needed to get used to the idea of living in pain...

Losing weight is rarely easy! That is no secret. What isn't being talked about is that many of the popular diet programs people are turning to for help are actually causing them to gain weight over time! Why is that?   The truth about weight loss is unveiled when "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Chef AJ and Tobias Weihofen on The Exam Room™. Both are on a personal journey to i...

Will you lose more weight on a vegan diet or the Mediterranean diet? "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard to discuss the results of a study that tested the diets head-to-head to see which is best for slimming down and getting healthy!   The study also examines which diet reigns supreme for improving blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.   Also, find out whethe...

Fried food is bad for your heart. But have you ever wondered exactly how bad ?   Find out as "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by one of the leading cardiologists in the country, Dr. Kim Williams. The pair review a new study that followed hundreds of thousands of people and what happened to them based on the amount of fried food they ate. The increase in the number of heart attack...

How much fruit should you be eating each day? What are the healthiest fruits? Find out when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast!   Did you know that only 1 in 10 adults get enough fruits and vegetables in their diet? It's true, according to CDC research.   Dr. Barnard also answers many other listener questions when Chuck opens The Doctor's Mailb...

After being embarrassed by his poor health and large stature during an international trip, John Brown became motivated to make a dramatic transformation. To succeed, he turned to a plant-based diet and the results are amazing!   John joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share the highs and lows of his journey back to health. He's now lost 90 pounds and is still going!   His doctors ar...

Is 2,000 calories per day the magic number for the perfect diet? Dr. Neal Barnard gives his thoughts when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast!   It's a question worth exploring as millions battle the bulge and try to end the frustrating yo-yo diet cycle for good! And for those who aren't overweight, understanding calories is essential for maintaining a health...