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Let's say you're super hungry. Would you feel fuller after eating a veggie burger or a traditional hamburger?  You're about to find out!   In this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast, meat and plants duke it out in a head-to-head battle to satisfy hunger.   Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he sits down with Dr. Hana Kahleova to discuss her study that crowns a king in this burger batt...

What if the whole world went vegan?! It's an intriguing question with the answer impacting both our health and that of the environment. Indeed, it is a win-win! In this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast, Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss the enormous environmental implications of adopting a plant-based diet. Thirty percent of total greenhouse gas emissions...

Is there a difference between the fat found in an avocado and the fat found in a hamburger? What about the fat from nuts and the fat from bologna?  That's what we're going to find out on this episode of The Exam Room™ as Dr. Hana Kahleova sits down with the "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss her groundbreaking research on both the quality and quantity of fat consumption in a vegan...

Does the Keto Diet really have such a smelly side effect?! A growing chorus of women are claiming that they have developed a very foul odor in an intimate area since going on the high-fat high-protein diet. There are so many stories out there that the Internet is now referring to the phenomenon as "keto crotch." But are these claims real or does this stink of a phony urban legend? Join "The Weight...

She was so fired up to go plant-based that she tattooed the word "vegan" on her arm. And that was before all animal products had been eliminated from her diet. She just knew that she wanted to do it. And, boy did she ever! That is Starla Maurer. Her energy is infectious and her zest for life is unrivaled. The fitness instructor thought she was making a change to save her own life, but little did s...

Who wants to grow old?! Anti-aging is a multi-billion dollar industry filled with millions of can't miss gadgets and creams, all promising to wash away blemishes and smooth out wrinkles. There are the countless procedures to keep us looking 20 years younger than the birthdate on our driver's license. We are terrified of showing our years and fork over hundreds of dollars for tiny jars of magical e...

To say that we are a bacon obsessed culture would be a gross understatement. In fact, 43% of Canadians would rather eat bacon than have sex, according to a 2010 study ! Another 25% of adults worried that their significant other loved bacon more than they loved them.  Reality check: If you believe that your partner would honestly pick bacon over you then it's time to seriously reevaluate the relati...

What if losing weight doesn't mean cutting back on portion sizes? Is there a way to really eat more but weigh less? That's what "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll explores on this episode of The Exam Room™. The concept may sound too good to be true, but Dr. Steve Neabore sits down with Chuck to explore the science behind a plant-based diet and why many stop counting calories altogether once...

Food addiction can be as powerful as any drug on the street.  In this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll opens up about a nearly three-decade battle with food addiction that nearly claimed his life. He struggled to "diet" at 420 pounds and experienced withdrawal symptoms when he tried to go without fast food. His body would ache, and he became filled will anger. At...

When things aren't working like they should in bed, men should be turning to vegetables and not Viagra, according to numerous studies. Indeed, science shows the lasting cure for erectile dysfunction is more likely to be found in the refrigerator than in the medicine cabinet. In this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and Dr. Steve Neabore dive into the cause of the...

You don't have to be an Olympic caliber athlete to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet! In this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, find out why athletes from 8 to 80 years old are gaining an edge by taking meat and dairy off the table.  "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. James Loomis , medical director of the Barnard Medical Center, and dietitian Susan Levin who are co...

The latest trend in the NFL isn't a fancy offense or going for it on fourth down. It's going vegan! A growing number of the league's stars — many of them 300 pounds of pure muscle — are turning to a plant-based diet to take their game to the next level. And it's no surprise given the success they are having. In this episode of The Exam Room, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll travels to Nash...

Aidan Gallagher is a young plant-based game changer! Not only is he a tv star, he's also a heck of a musician who is already using his celebrity status to advocate for animal welfare and promote the health benefits of a vegan diet. The 15-year-old is best known for starring on the long-running Nickelodeon show "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn" as well as the Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy" but...

Harley Quinn Smith is a budding rock star, up and coming actress, animal welfare advocate and one seriously devoted vegan! She made national headlines recently after encouraging her father, director Kevin Smith, to adopt a plant-based diet following a near-fatal heart attack. Now, Harley Quinn joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll in the Hollywood Hills to reveal that he isn't the only on...

Maggie Q is a plant-based megastar! The talented actress, best known for starring in hit TV show Designated Survivor and the Insurgent movie series, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on location in Los Angeles to talk about keeping it plant-based in Hollywood. Her talents don't end when the cameras stop rolling. Away from the set, she's quite the extraordinary cook! The way her non-ve...

I want to go vegan, but I don't know how! The concept of a plant-based diet can be so puzzling to someone who has been eating meat and drinking whole milk their entire life! Just figuring out the first step can be so overwhelming that they might throw in the towel before ever trying tofu. Such a shame!  In this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined in studio...

Everything you need to know about going vegan you will learn in this show as Drs. Michael Greger, Neal Barnard and Jasmol Sardana join " The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™! This jam-packed show will help you make this the healthiest year of your life. Dr. Greger will share how not to diet! At a time when we're spending billions of dollars every year to lose weight only to ge...

Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he revisits the most inspirational figures of 2018. After being diagnosed with diabetes, former star football player Marc Ramirez refused to accept the same fate that claimed the lives of two family members and crippled the bodies of others. He is proof that genetics are not destiny. Josh LaJaunie was more than 200 pounds overweight and felt trapped...

Why does cheese make us fat and why is it so addictive? And is it really true that major fast food restaurants are working with the government to find ways to make us eat as much of it as possible? Dr. Neal Barnard's revelations about a cheese conspiracy was one of the most talked about shows of the 2018, but there is plenty more where that came from. Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll...

Beans, beans, they're good for your heart… and that's not all! In this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll learns how beans can not only help you lose weight, but also lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of cancer, build muscle and even improve your mood and put a smile on your face! Dietician Lee Crosby reveals her list of beans with the most fiber and protein. Plus...

Some call chocolate a superfood. Some just call it super. But is it healthy? This week's episode of The Exam Room™ is devoted to investigating claims that chocolate can combat everything from heart disease and cancer to high cholesterol and blood pressure. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll goes one-on-one with dietician Maggie Neola to find out whether floating in Willy Wonka's chocolate ri...

What foods are the best to fight a cold and the flu? That's what this episode of The Exam Room™ is all about! "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with dietician Maggie Neola to discover that boosting the immune system goes well beyond just a high dose of vitamin C. In fact, Maggie reveals that the more colors there are on your plate the better your immune system will function. Red t...

In this special episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down to dinner with television news producer Justin Stewart, who has never eaten a plant-based meal in their life, let alone for Thanksgiving! We pulled out all the stops for this and had the food catered by Michael Moon of the Washington-based DC Vegan , who whipped up an out of this world feast of veganized...

How healthy is a pumpkin? Super healthy! As it turns out, pumpkins are far more than just something fun to carve on Halloween. You can argue that they're a nutrition powerhouse packed with vitamins proven to lower the risk of cancer, boost to the immune system, and help promote a healthy heart, lungs, and kidneys. Take a journey with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to a pumpkin paradise a...

What are the scariest foods ? You know, the foods that are to be eaten at your own risk! If you're going to eliminate anything from your diet, these terrifying foods are a great place to start. Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he sits down with Dr. Neal Barnard on this special edition of The Exam Room™ to unearth the chilling list. The "Scary Six" foods are guaranteed to put you at...