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Certain foods can not only help prevent breast cancer but can also dramatically improve the odds of survival once a person is diagnosed. Conversely, other foods have been proven to increase the risk of developing the disease. In this very special edition of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Neal Barnard to discover the foods that have strong cancer-fightin...

An apple can be ideal snack when you're trying to lose weight, but its health benefits go way beyond keeping a slim waist. In fact, apples are packed with tons of nutrients that can help improve your health and keep the doctor away. In this episode, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with dietitian Susan Levin to discover everything that makes up an apple and how each of those vita...

Cooking without oil is a new practice for many of us. Who hasn't been taught to add a splash of it to the pan before turning on the stove? And what about adding a spoonful to boiling water when making pasta? Indeed, whether it's olive, vegetable or any other type of oil, it just seems to be in every recipe in the book. Since all oils are high in fat (1 gram of fat has nine calories) can be a probl...

Should you be eating nuts? Many have sworn them off from their diet because of their high fat and caloric content. Others are just nutty about them and claim they are the key to living a longer life. So who is right? "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and dietician Lee Crosby attempt to crack the shell of this case! In this episode, you will learn which type of nuts are the healthiest and ho...

Two of the nation's top cardiologists on the forefront of plant-based nutrition join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll ! Dr. Kim Williams and Dr. Andrew Freeman share their unique approach to helping patients understand the link between what they eat and their heart health.    Their revolutionary approach to medicine came only after they improved their own health switching to a plant-based...

Austin Aries is a vegan phenom! He's wrestled for WWE. He's been in a match at WrestleMania, won championships across the world and become one of the well-known professional wrestlers today. But his biggest accomplishment is adopting a plant-based diet after growing up in the dairy capital of the United States. He was born in Wisconsin, where people are so devoted to dairy they put cheese wedges o...

What a student eats affects everything from their health to their academic performance! Research shows that students may have lower grades because of unhealthy high-fat, low nutrient-dense diets. Yet, school lunch menus are still overflowing with an abundance of pizza, burgers, chicken nuggets, and milk every day.  That is why an increasing number of parents are learning that healthy vegetarian sc...

You know that saying about eating your feelings? Well, it's even more true than you could ever imagine. Our mood is affected by every bite we take! In this episode, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down Lee Crosby, R.D., L.D. who reveals how to turn that frown upside down with food! Happiness can be linked to what's in your stomach, but you might be surprised by what food it should be...

You are about to learn the secret to living a long life! "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with longevity expert Dan Buettner to unlock the keys to not just longevity, but living healthier into old age. Buettner has devoted his life to exploring Blue Zones, which are the regions on earth where people have the longest average lifespan. And nutrition plays a critical role in outlivi...

It isn't just about what you eat, it's also about when you eat! Meal timing and the foods on your plate are big factors in keeping your body clock in sync. But what is does that mean and why is it important? In this episode, Dr. Hana Kahleova joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain everything you need to know about your body clock and how to reset it to optimize your health. Lear...

This is how not to die!  The number one cause of death and disease in the U.S. is diet, but life and death decisions should not be a lottery! Dr. Michael Greger joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to show you how to change your fortunes by changing your diet and lower your risk of dying. Dr. Greger also shares how you can break your food addiction and what got you hooked on food to begi...

This episode is all about foods that help prevent cancer. In 2018, a staggering 1.7 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. alone, according to National Cancer Institute estimates. And many of those cases will be linked directly to what is on the patient's plate. Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll fight back by revealing foods that help fight cancer and...

Did you know that your body already produces all the cholesterol it needs?! You don't need any in your diet! In this episode, you'll find out how the body acts as its own cholesterol factory and the many risks that come with eating too much of it in your diet. Men will also discover that cholesterol-related blockages aren't just limited to the arteries around the heart. In fact, blockages in other...

We are tackling the most explosive topic in nutrition — the keto diet! Some say it's the best diet ever, but others are concerned about its long-term effects. You will hear the key data available about the short-term promise of keto as well as the risks it could pose to your health in the future. It's a can't miss episode! Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he sits down with register...

There is a bill that can save the lives of millions of animals. The Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act of California would ban the sale of all cosmetic products that have been tested on animals statewide. If passed, it would could spell the end of all animal testing in the cosmetics industry! Actress Kristin Bauer van Straten from the hit HBO series True Blood joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carrol...

Studies show that eating a plant-based diet can dramatically reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he sits down with Dr. Neal Barnard to discuss the link between the disease and diet. Find out what foods can help combat the disease and which metals to avoid. You'll also hear from Rushern Baker, a prominent politician in the Washington,...

Have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you eat 74 hot dogs? You're about to find out. Joey Chestnut set a world record this year by eating that many dogs in just 10 minutes! Millions may be celebrating the feat of his eat, but the cheers are misguided. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by registered dietitian Karen Smith who outlines the incredible physical tantrum...

Where do you get your protein? If you're vegan, no doubt you've been asked that more than once. Our protein obsessed culture prides itself on eating mountains of chicken and beef to make sure we're getting enough of it. But the truth is most of us are already eating way too much protein. And you don't need meat to get it anyway! Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll along with Dr. James Lo...

Nobody gets excited about gray hair and wrinkles! Tracye and Mary McQuirter are living proof that the "Fountain of Youth" does exist and can be found right in your kitchen. The mother and daughter adopted a whole-food plant-based diet 30 years ago and it doesn't look like they've aged a day since then. Clean eating and a regular dose of exercise are helping them keep Father Time at bay. Their new...

A hospital is supposed to be a place of healing and a pillar of health. Yet, many are serving the foods that may have helped land the patient in the operating room. Learn about the big money contracts between hospitals and fast food restaurants that generate millions of dollars every year as "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with Leslie Rudloff , Director of Legal Affairs at The P...

Fiber is the Clark Kent of the nutrition world. Hiding in there is Superman with amazing super powers! This disease fighting powerhouse can reduce your risk of developing cancer and diabetes, cut food cravings, lower cholesterol as well as your odds of having arthritis painfully takeover your joints. And it can help you live longer, too! But what really keeps fiber flying high is its ability to ba...

Is it healthy for a child be vegan and not eat meat or dairy? Will they still get all of the vitamins and nutrients they need? Despite what you might have heard from skeptics, the answer to both is YES! In fact, the vegan kid in school probably isn't alone anymore. With an increasing number of adults turning to a plant-based diet, it is a logical assumption that their offspring are following suit....

Learn the five grilled meats that are worst for your health! You'll also discover why hamburgers, hotdogs, and chicken that is cooked over an open flame can have a particularly charring effect the risk of developing cancer as Dr. Steve Neabore sits down with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. Luckily, there are a ton of plant-based options to put on the grill that can actually lower the ris...

Josh LaJaunie is a man who no longer believes in the word "impossible." He no longer thinks he can achieve a goal; he knows that he will. It's a critical distinction that the Louisiana native discovered while doing what he believed to be impossible at the time. Josh achieved a lifelong dream of shedding a massive 400-pound frame and becoming the person he always believed he could be, inside and ou...

What if everything you were taught about eggs is a sham? Are they really a health food as many claim? According to an increasing amount of research, reports of their benefits have been greatly exaggerated. On this show, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and registered dietician Maggie Neola get to the bottom of the egg myth. What truly happens to your body when you break the shell? And does...