A fun and inspiring plant-based podcast from nutrition experts at The Physicians Committee. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who lost 280 pounds, is frequently joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and others to motivate and educate both new vegans and those who have been plant-powered for life. Learn the secrets to improving your health from doctors and nutritionists and become inspired by others who have already reclaimed their health! Dive into the science of a plant-based diet like the effects of eating a single beef hamburger or slice of cheese can do to the body!
Corporate Health Revolution: Fortune 250 Company Transforms 240 Lives with Plant-Based Diet
A Fortune 250 company in Des Moines, Iowa transformed employee health through a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.
Discover how Gretchen Barris teamed up with PCRM and Dr. Jim Loomis to launch a 16-week wellness program at Principal Financial that helped 240 participants dramatically lower cholesterol, reverse prediabetes, lose weight, and boost energy — all for just $108 per person.
Chuck Carroll sits down with Jean McGinnis and participants like Malcolm & Suzanne Showalter who conquered migraines, reversed heart disease risk, and experienced newfound vitality. Learn how this evidence-based approach from the Barnard Medical Center and PCRM is revolutionizing corporate wellness — even in the heart of the Midwest!
What You'll Learn in This Episode
- How a Fortune 250 company implemented a plant-based program on a small budget
- The average 23% LDL reduction and 18% A1C improvement among participants
- Why employees reported better sleep, focus, and mental health
- The difference between “health care” and “sick care,” explained by Dr. Loomis
- How to bring programs like this to your own workplace
🔗 Make an appointment with Dr. Loomis at the Barnard Medical Center: https://www.pcrm.org/barnard-medical-center
🎤 Exam Room taping at GreenFare in Herndon, VA on Oct. 21: https://bit.ly/ERLiveOct21
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