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!
How To Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer With Food
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, and it’s also one of the most preventable.
On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, you will learn how and why diet and lifestyle can play such an enormous role in determining whether or not you develop colon cancer. As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month begins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll is joined by Newport Beach, California-based gastroenterologist Dr. Angie Sadeghi who says we will shed far fewer tears when we stop eating the SAD — Standard American Diet. She also shares why poor diets are leading to an increased number of cases among younger adults.
Dr. Sadeghi and Chuck also compare the number small number of cases related to genetics to the overwhelming majority that are driven by diet and lifestyle.
One of the keys to lowering the risk of colon cancer is to load up on fiber. So, dietician Lee Crosby joins the show to share her list of high fiber foods that everyone should be eating to help stay healthy!
Lee then shares the news that her mom, who lost 100 pounds after adopting a plant-based diet, is now teaching Food For Life classes in the Washington, DC area. Registration is now open!
Find a Food For Life class near you.
** High Fiber Foods **
- Split Peas, cooked (1 cup): 16.3g
- Lentils, cooked (1 cup): 15g
- Cannellini Beans, cooked (1 cup): 10g
- Raspberries (1 cup): 8 g
- Blackberries (1 cup): 7.63 g
- Sweet potato (1 cup): 6.6 g
- Broccoli (1 cup): 5.1 g
- Pear (1 whole): 5 g
- Apple (1 medium): 4.37 g
- Blueberries (1 cup): 3.55 g
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Dr. Angie Sadeghi
IG: @angie.sadeghi
Web: https://drangiehealth.com
Phone: 949-404-4444
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6 Steps to Fight Colon Cancer
Read: http://bit.ly/2Tyq7zP
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Mama Crosby’s Food For Life Class
Register: http://bit.ly/38apQbw
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Chuck Carroll
Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC
IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC
Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook
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Lee Crosby
Twitter: @Veggie_Quest
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Physicians Committee
Twitter: @PCRM
Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook
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