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!
Former CDC Director Reveals The Formula for Better Health | Dr. Tom Frieden
Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to reveal The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Frieden breaks down what’s keeping America sick — from poor diets to toxic environments — and how we can turn the tide with simple, proven steps that save lives.
He shares his three-part framework — “See, Believe, Create” — a practical guide for improving personal and public health. Discover what science says about potassium deficiency, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and how nutrition, environment, and policy can come together to create a healthier world for everyone.
Dr. Frieden also discusses:
- Why the potassium-to-sodium ratio is one of the strongest predictors of heart health
- The impact of microplastics, PFAS, and air pollution (PM2.5) on chronic disease
- How food industry tactics mirror Big Tobacco’s playbook
- The truth about processed meats, sugar-sweetened drinks, and trans fats
- What governments can learn from Chile’s bold food labeling laws
- Why plant-based, high-fiber diets are key to longevity and disease prevention
- The risks of animal agriculture and wet markets in future pandemics
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