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Americans eat 20 billion hotdogs every year. The problem? Few know what they're made of!   What's worse? Hot dogs are also one of the least healthy foods you can eat. They are proven to cause everything from cancer to high blood pressure and obesity.   So, what's in a hot dog that makes them so bad for you? Dietitian Noah Praamsma takes an inside look at the ingredients and how they affect your he...

What you eat can stress out your body. Depending on the food, that stress can be one of the keys to a healthier life.   Discover the foods that are designed to increase stress on the body and how that impacts your health.   Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, author of The Stress Paradox, joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   — In This Interview — - Why the body needs stress - Difference betwee...

Chef AJ gives an exclusive update on her cancer battle.   The bestselling cookbook author has been undergoing treatment for stage 3 lung cancer. AJ shares her journey with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live. It's one of humility, resiliency, perseverance, and inspiration.   — In This Interview — - AJ's treatment plan - The power of optimistic thinking - Working with Dr....

Ever have an upset stomach while you're on vacation? It could be because your gut microbiome is out of whack.   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, renowned gastroenterologist and bestselling author, shares his tips for keeping microbiome happy and healthy while on the road. He joined "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for this special episode of The Exam Room Podcast live from Miami.   — In This Interview...

Are seed oils or beef tallow the healthier option? The debate is raging over which is the best.   Doctor Roxie Becker reveals what the research actually shows as she responds to viewer questions and comments with Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   The results may surprise you as restaurants are changing to beef tallow and proclaiming it to be the less inflammatory option. However, the findi...

The brain undergoes a major change during weight loss. The result often is a much happier person with less depression. But the reason why this is happening goes far beyond just enjoying a smaller waist and what you see in the mirror.   There are substantial chemical changes occurring in the brain that alleviate depression, improve mood, and bolster mental health.   Dr. Hana Kahleova explores the s...

The severity of bird flu should not be underestimated. There are big pieces to the puzzle that most of us are missing, including how the virus is able to spread so rapidly from birds to other species, including humans. The threat is putting all of our health in jeopardy, but there are steps we can take to reduce the risk of spread and keep ourselves safe.   Dr. Neal Barnard explains the alarming s...

How can you get the toned body you want while eating a plant-based diet?   Rose Lopiano explains how to build muscle and tone the body without eating eggs, chicken, beef, or any other animal sourced protein. She has developed the Body Blueprint program that helps menopausal women achieve the look they want within months.    She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcas...

People can live with type 2 diabetes for years as their health slowly declines. That doesn't have to be you.   Dietitian Brenda Davis explains why insulin resistance does not improve despite following the typical nutrition guidelines they've been given. In fact, the very foods that are being avoided are often the ones that can bring blood sugar back under control.   Discover what these powerful fo...

These are the healthiest diets, according to experts from across the medical, nutrition, and culinary fields.   Dahlia Marin, a certified gastrointestinal nutritionist and registered dietitian, is among the panel of experts to compile the rankings for U.S. News & World Report's Best Diets for 2025. She shares the lengthy process that determined the rankings, and which diets proved to be the health...

Learn the foundation of building a healthier gut.   The foundational approach to gut health is helping people worldwide alleviate chronic heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and a host of other symptoms. It is a scientifically proven method that doctors rarely talk about with patients.   Dr. Robynne Chutkan explores the foundational approach to gut health when she joins "The Weight Loss Champio...

What is the best diet for someone with diabetes?   Dr. Thomas Campbell shares his research comparing the DASH Diet and a whole food plant-based diet. Their effects on insulin resistance and blood sugar levels are then examined.   Although both diets showed improvement, the participants experienced superior results while eating the WFPB diet. Dr. Campbell explains why when he joins "The Weight Loss...

Learn the best foods for relieving heartburn as gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room.   — In this interview —   - What really causes heartburn? - When should you see a doctor? - What foods are best for relieving heartburn? - What foods may trigger heartburn? - Why is fiber important for relieving heartburn? - How does microbiome inf...

Figuring out whether someone is telling the truth or spouting lies can be difficult. But there are a number of ways that you can tell whether someone is full of hot air or is the real deal when it comes to making health claims online.   Nutrition specialist Dr. Roxie Becker shares the red flags you should be looking while watching so-called experts online.   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Ch...

This is everything you need to know about processed food. Which ones are healthy? Which ones are bad for you?   Find out as leading nutrition researcher and author Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   - In This Interview -   Definition of Processed Foods: Dr. Barnard explains the difference between processed food and ultra-processed foods.   Health Factors: The conversa...

Giving up cheese and dairy doesn't have to be so hard!   Learn how to make delicious dairy-free recipes with Bailey Ruskus (aka Chef Bai), social media star and author of the Breaking Up With Dairy cookbook.   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss the incredible recipes in her new book, as well as the challenges of transitioning to a dairy-free diet. The pair also slice up...

Learn the foods that can help prevent prostate cancer and boost your digestive health.   Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live to discuss the dietary factors that may influence your cancer risk.   In this interview:   Dairy Consumption: Studies from Harvard indicate that men who consume milk have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, regardless of whether it's low-fat o...

Her husband shockingly suffered a stroke at a young age. He survived, but their lives were forever changed.   Ali Essig is a mother of six and Pilates instructor who has made a significant health transformation for her entire family. She is also the founder of the plant-based coaching program PlantWhys.   In this interview with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, Ali covers the challenges of...

What are the best meat substitutes? How can you eliminate cheese from your diet?   Learn how to replace everything from beef to cheddar in this chat with the authors of Plant-Based 101: The Ultimate Guide for Mastering the Plant-Based Diet, Dr. Laurie Marbas and Brittany Jaroudi.   You will also discover why eliminating meat and dairy from your diet can have a dramatic impact on your health and li...

Are seed oils healthy?   The truth lies in the research. Dr. Roxie Becker does a deep dive into the data surrounding the controversial cooking oils. In a conversation with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, Dr. Becker highlights misinformation surrounding seed oils, particularly the claim that they are inflammatory. Critics often reference a systematic review showing no significant differen...

Dr. Neal Barnard discusses recent findings and a potential breakthrough related to Alzheimer's disease.   He joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to highlight both the challenges and promising developments in research. The discussion comes as new cases of dementia are expected to double by 2060.   Dr. Barnard is the author of The Power Foods Diet .   Topics discussed:     Microbiome and An...

How many people went vegan during Veganuary?   Enough to fill up the largest sports arena hundreds of times. Astonishingly, millions of people have ditched meat and dairy in favor of a plant-based diet since the inception of Veganuary, according to Sandra Hungate, U.S. Director of the annual movement. But the actual impact is far great than that.   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carrol...

Learn how to optimize and restore healthy gut microbiome with a world-renown gastroenterologist.   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room Podcast.   The conversation also covers the effects of refined sugars versus natural sugars found in fruits, natural prebiotic sources, and the potential for healing the microbiome after antibiotic use...

A serious addiction was sending Michelle Oberg to an early grave. But it wasn't an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Even though she was substantially overweight, Michelle just could not stop eating pizza.   It may seem puzzling to mention pizza in the same breath as cocaine or whiskey, but for Michelle Oberg the addiction had it hooks in as deep as any that would traditionally send a person to rehab...

Do you need to eat 2,000 calories per day? Is it more? Perhaps less?   Despite what you may think, there is no "one size fits all" approach to daily caloric needs. Learn how to determine how many calories you need with Dr. Neal Barnard, author of The Power Foods Diet . He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll who has lost and kept off nearly 300 pounds for over 15 years.   Key points disc...