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Heart Health: Exercise vs. Nutrition

September 10, 2020 01:16:24 73.33 MB Downloads: 0

What is the perfect formula for heart health? Is exercise more important or is nutrition king of the cardiovascular kingdom?   On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Dr. Kim Williams joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share his thoughts on achieving optimal heart health, including the balance between a healthy diet and commitment to exercise. Plus, he shares the foods you should be eating to keep your heart beating healthfully.   The renowned cardiologist also gives his thoughts on how a healthy diet may be helping extend the careers of tennis legends Serena Williams and devoted vegan Novak Djokovic. And he discusses the medical challenges that are facing Black women regardless of wealth or celebrity status.   Chuck also revisits an eye-opening conversation about cholesterol with Dr. Steve Neabore. They tackle how the body produces its own cholesterol and dive into the science behind clogged arteries caused by a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet.   — — — Dr. Kim Williams Twitter: @cardio10s — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show   Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Omega-3: Vegan Sources and What You Need To Know

September 08, 2020 41:20 39.67 MB Downloads: 0

You can get all of the Omega-3s you need while eating a vegan diet. This is how.   Dr. Jim Loomis reveals the best plant-based sources of the fatty acids when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast. He also discusses the role Omega-3s play for your health and why it isn’t necessary to take fish oil supplements.    Dr. Loomis also teaches the optimal ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids in your diet.   Plus, he answers other plant-based diet and nutrition questions!   - How much B12 do you need? Is too much of it harmful? - What does and does not count as a whole food? - What are the best ways to find healthy plant-based meals when traveling internationally? - And many more!   — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Jim Loomis IG: @jfloomismd Game Changers: https://gamechangersmovie.com — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

She Lost 60 Pounds and Kept It Off For 37 Years!

September 03, 2020 56:27 54.17 MB Downloads: 0

Many people think that losing weight is easy, but keeping it off is the hard part.   Nearly 40 years ago Victoria Moran lost 60 pounds and has kept it all off! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll is joined by Victoria who shares her secrets to winning the battle of the bulge once and for all. A huge part of her success is eating a vegan diet.   She and Chuck compare the tricks and tips they’ve learned over time to stay healthy and prevent the pounds from piling back on. Victoria also talks about ways to manage food cravings and addictions.   Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis help raise your nutrition IQ by opening The Doctor’s Mailbag and answering your questions!   How can a heart attack survivor who went vegan convince their doctor that it is a healthy diet? Should you eat only raw vegetables every day or should you eat cooked ones as well? How can you control sugar cravings? What are the health advantages of including soy in your diet? And many more! — — — Victoria Moran Acing Age Retreat: https://tinyurl.com/acingageretreat ~ Use code POD for 20% off registration ~ Main Street Vegan: http://wghtloss.cc/MainStVegan Twitter: @Victoria_Moran IG: @mainstreetvegan — — — Switch4Good Web: https://switch4good.org  Podcast: http://wghtloss.cc/S4Gpod — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Overcoming Addiction Using Nutrition

September 01, 2020 01:04:21 61.77 MB Downloads: 0

Adam Sud found the will to live by overcoming a drug addiction and surviving an attempted suicide. He credits much of his strength to three things: confronting his demons, reflecting inward, and changing the way he was eating.   On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Adam joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share his remarkable journey back from the breaking point and the way in which nutrition played a key role in his recovery.   He is now leading the INFINITE Study which examines the effects of a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet on physical and mental health as well as resilience in addiction recovery. In essence, can a healthy diet increase the likelihood that someone will achieve long-term sobriety?   Adam’s own experience offers hope that sobriety and health can be very much intertwined.   Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard offers advice to a listener who wants to go vegan, but whose spouse is not being supportive of the change. He offers the tools that can keep their relationship as healthy as a plant-based diet.   — — — Adam Sud IG: @plantbasedaddict The INFINITE Study: https://bit.ly/2BGABZ3 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show   Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Unlearn Unhealthy Cooking Habits

August 27, 2020 58:54 56.54 MB Downloads: 0

Improving your diet isn’t just about changing the food you eat. A big part of it is also changing the way you cook!   On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Chef Lauren Kretzer joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to help us unlearn unhealthy cooking habits. For many of us, that means rethinking the way we’ve been doing things in the kitchen since we were a kid. It could be not reaching for oil or butter every time you put food in a pan. Or maybe is shaking on salt before ever tasting the food. Whatever it may be, it’s time to unlearn those unhealthy habits and become masters in a new healthier way of cooking!   Lauren shares five tips to help get you started!   Plus, Dr. Vanita Rahman and dietitian Lee Crosby, aka The Fiber Queen, team up to answer questions from The Doctor’s Mailbag.   What are good sources of vitamin E other than nuts and seeds? Why is it hard to lose those stubborn last five pounds? How much does gut bacteria weigh? What is the best way to repopulate the gut with good bacteria after taking antibiotics? Should women trying to become pregnant take prenatal vitamins? And many more!   — — — Chef Lauren Kretzer IG: @lauren_kretzer Healthy & Whole 5-Day Challenge: http://bit.ly/ChefLK5Day Web: http://www.laurenkretzer.com — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show   Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

He Walked Away From Millions To Go Vegan

August 25, 2020 53:18 51.15 MB Downloads: 0

Marco Antonio Regil had million-dollar endorsement deals with the likes of McDonald’s and Nestlé. But the television superstar abruptly walked away from multiple lifetimes worth of financial security after going vegan because he could no longer in good conscious sell products that he knew were unhealthy.   The former host of the Spanish language versions of The Price Is Right and Family Feud joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast to talk about risking fame and fortune to follow his heart down a healthier path and help others along the way.   Also, the Plant Based MD, Dr. Judy Brangman, steps into The Exam Room to share the five basic nutrition rules she lives by to stay healthy!   Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard examines how differently the body processes natural sugar found in fruit and refined sugar used in processed food. — — — Marco Antonio Regil IG: @marcoantonioregil Twitter: @marcoregil Web: https://marcoantonioregil.com — — — Dr. Judy Brangman IG: @theplantbasedmd Twitter: @theplantbasedmd Web: https://theplantbasedmd.com/ — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show   Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The Future of Nutrition in Medicine

August 20, 2020 59:01 56.64 MB Downloads: 0

He was sitting in class and it struck him: why isn’t the professor talking about preventing diseases instead of just treating them with pills? Muzammil Ahmad knew about the health benefits of a plant-based diet and how powerful of a role they can play in preventing the very same chronic diseases that were being discussed.   On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Muzammil joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to talk about taking matters into his own hands to teach the teachers! He worked tirelessly to add preventative medicine to the curriculum. And wouldn’t you know his efforts paid off! He got the administration to listen to science. Now the future of nutrition in medicine is bright at his school and even brighter for the thousands who will eventually become patients of these doctors-to-be!   Also, Dr. Vanita Rahman joins the show to talk about an alarming drop in the fitness of children. Less than half of adolescents are now aerobically fit. Dr. Rahman offers insight on how we can reverse this unhealthy trend! She and Chuck talk about how food can both cause and prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic diseases even before these kids become adults.   Plus, she’ll answer your questions as we open the Doctor’s Mailbag.   - What are the top healthy choices for vegan fast food? Are there even any? - Do the same genes that increase breast cancer risk for women also increase the risk of ovarian cancer?   — — — Muzammil Ahmad IG: @dr.plantbased — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show   Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!  

Real Talk About Dairy

August 18, 2020 01:01:11 58.72 MB Downloads: 0

Get ready for some real talk about dairy! Despite growing calls from doctors and the medical community to eliminate dairy from the diet, it is still being recommended as a cornerstone of a “healthy diet” in the nutrition guidelines for Americans. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll  is joined by dietitian Susan Levin to breakdown the myths about milk and cheese. After hearing all the facts, you will be left wondering, why isn’t everyone saying dairy is scary?!   Also, Dr. Nick Borja joins the show from Miami to offer Dr. Nick’s 5 Tips for Healthy Eating During the Pandemic.   Plus, he’ll be answering your questions as we open the Doctor’s Mailbag.   - What are the best plant-based sources of protein other than beans and soy? - Should I take a multi-vitamin if I’m vegan? What should I take into consideration? - How can I make sure I’m getting all the nutrients I need from fruits, vegetables, beans and grains? - Am I missing out on fiber or other nutrients by making my own plant-based milk?    - And many more!   — — — Dr. Nick Borja Web: https://nickborjamd.com IG: @nickborjamd — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Vince Goes Vegan: The Journey Begins

August 14, 2020 01:14:44 71.74 MB Downloads: 0

Vince Bodiford is ready to make a change and reclaim his health! On this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast, Vince and his plant-powered mentor Kimatni Rawlins join “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to talk about the beginning of Vince’s journey into the plant-based world.   Like many of us, Vince had become frustrated by his weight and finally reached a breaking point. In his time of need, he reached out to Kimatni for help. Together they offer an authentic glimpse into the real life experience of someone attempting to break a lifetime of unhealthy eating habits and wean themselves off meat and dairy. Eating a “perfect” vegan diet doesn’t happen overnight for most people, including Vince. But with Kimatni’s help he is determined to get there!   Follow along as we learn about his first month fueled by plants!   Plus, Chuck and Dr. Vanita Rahman discuss a new law in Mexico that would treat the sale of junk food and chips to minors just like cigarettes. It would be illegal for anyone to buy them until they’re 18 years old!   Plus, Dr. Rahman answers your questions as we open the Doctor’s Mailbag.   - What foods cause acne? - Are low-fat diets beneficial for kidney stones? - Is stevia a good replacement for regular sugar? - Is eliminating sugar the only way to stop cravings for sweets?   — — — Kimatni Rawlins IG: @K22Raw Web: http://www.fitfathers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitFather — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show   Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Can Kids Be Vegan? Listen to the Science

August 11, 2020 49:02 47.07 MB Downloads: 0

Is it safe for children to eat a vegan diet? Yes! Science shows no meat, no dairy, no problem!   On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to talk about the research that changed her from being a “milk pusher” to an advocate for plant-based diets. Dr. Yami also talks about:   - What health issues can happen to children who drink an abundance of milk and eat a lot of cheese. - How those problems can follow children into adulthood and intensify as they grow older. - The science showing milk does not protect bones from fractures. - The healthiest way for children to build strong bones. - The milk alternatives that parents should consider giving children. - Plant foods that are high in calcium.   Dr. Jim Loomis also joins the show to open the Doctor’s Mailbag and answer your questions!   - How can you get enough calcium without eating dairy? - Does calcium from plants interfere with iron absorption? - Is it possible for cholesterol to become too low on a plant-based diet? - And many more!   — — — Dr. Yami IG: @thedoctoryami Web: VeggieFitKids.com Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrYamiFB Podcast: https://apple.co/2Cg4sYJ — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Gut Bacteria Q&A with Dr. Alan Desmond

August 06, 2020 44:24 42.61 MB Downloads: 0

Get ready to learn about gut bacteria and your diet! Dr. Alan Desmond returns to The Exam Room™ podcast to join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and field questions about foot, microbiome and gut health!   Among the questions answered:   - Is kombucha good for gut health? - How much kimchi does a person need to eat to impact gut microbiome? - Does spicy food help or hurt gut bacteria? - What is a good ratio of cooked food to raw food in the diet? - Can coffee upset good gut bacteria?   Plus, many more! Invest a half hour of your time for a happier and healthier gut!   Dr. Desmond will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine.   — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — Dr. Alan Desmond Twitter: @DrAlanDesmond IG: @dr.alandesmond Happy Gut Course: https://bit.ly/happygutcourse — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show   Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Can Vegans Get COVID-19? He Did.

August 04, 2020 01:14:57 71.94 MB Downloads: 0

Is it possible for someone who eats a healthy vegan diet to become infected with the coronavirus? As much as you may wish to say no, the fact is that no diet can offer immunity to COVID-19. However, a healthy diet may still make a huge difference in the outcome of the case.   On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Eric O’Grey joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share his experience with COVID-19. At one point Eric weighed 340 pounds and was on 15 different medications. Doctors even told him that he would die if he didn’t change his ways. He began eating a vegan diet and with the help of a loving dog, Peety, whom he adopted from a local shelter, began to lose weight and reclaim his health. He says that going vegan saved his life once. Now, after getting COVID-19 he thinks it may have saved it for a second time.   Eric also speaks about mother-in-law who didn’t begin eating a plant-based diet until she was 96 and in poor health. Within weeks of making the change doctors took Josephine off of all her medication and she began walking  2 to 3 miles every day! She is proof that it is never too late to get healthy!   Also on the show, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis answer your questions!   Is it healthy to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day? Will pureeing beans reduce the amount of fiber they have? Is it better to eat nuts raw or roasted? Tips for someone with osteoporosis who is going vegan? Many more   Dr. Barnard will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Exam Room listeners can use the promo code exam20 to save 20% on registration!   — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Promo code exam20 to save 20%! — — — Eric O’Grey Web: https://ericandpeety.com/ Twitter: @Eric_OGrey “Walking With Peety” Book: https://amzn.to/3i5w4iw Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3k1L6rc — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show   Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

How a Vegan Diet Helps Crohn's Disease

July 30, 2020 01:17:40 74.55 MB Downloads: 0

Millions are living with the painful symptoms of Crohn’s disease, but they may find relief by eating a vegan diet.   On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Dr. Alan Desmond talks about the global surge of Crohn’s disease that occurred as more and more people began eating the high-fat, high-calorie, and highly processed standard Western diet. Moreover, he and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll discuss the way in which a plant-based diet can reverse the unhealthy trend and possibly even the diagnosis of Crohn’s! Dr. Desmond also delves into the science behind how a high-fiber diet creates a healthy environment in the gut and shares some successful cases of patients with Crohn’s who have seen dramatic improvements.   Chuck also examines how COVID-19 can affect the heart when he is joined by Dr. Columbus Batiste. The pair discuss new studies showing the ways in which the virus can cause inflammation of the heart muscle and lining as well as the possibility that the damage will be permanent.   Plus, Dr. Batiste talks about The Slave Food Project, which explores the “weaponization of food in the creation of health disparities in African American communities irrespective of income.”   Dr. Desmond will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine.   — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Use promo code exam20 to save 20%! — — — Dr. Alan Desmond Twitter: @DrAlanDesmond IG: @dr.alandesmond Happy Gut Course: https://bit.ly/happygutcourse — — — Dr. Columbus Batiste Twitter: @iamhealthyheart Slave Food Project: https://www.slavefood.org — — — Studies Crohn’s disease remission with a plant-based diet: A case report: http://tinyurl.com/CDREMISSION Evolving role of diet in the pathogenesis and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases: http://tinyurl.com/GutPaper Recommendation of plant-based diets for inflammatory bowel disease: http://tinyurl.com/IBDCHIBA Dietary guidance from the international organization for the study of inflammatory bowel diseases: http://tinyurl.com/IBDGUIDELINE — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dr. Kim Williams: COVID-19 Risk, Race and Plant-Based Nutrition

July 28, 2020 01:12:47 69.86 MB Downloads: 0

Dr. Kim Williams takes a new look at the racial disparities of the coronavirus as he joins The Exam Room™ podcast. If the playing field were equal, African Americans would essentially be at no higher risk of COVID-19, according to Williams. However, as it stands now, Blacks are dying at a rate nearly 2.5 times greater than Asians and Whites and at even higher levels in some areas. What then is causing the staggering differences?   Dr. Williams, chief of cardiology at Rush University and former president of the American College of Cardiology, examines those factors, including systemic racism, as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll.   He also discusses research that finds once data models have been adjusted to account for obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, race does not play a significant factor in the risk of COVID-19 related deaths or severity of cases. Additionally, Dr. Williams and Chuck talk about the role diet can play in mitigating those risks and how those with limited means can adopt a plant-based diet. Thus, their chances of developing severe symptoms of COVID-19 would decrease.   Plus, Chuck is joined by Laura Sainz who shares her remarkable journey back to health. Laura was thriving professionally in the corporate world, but also living in constant pain after developing Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis and other chronic conditions prior to the age of 25. Tired of living an unhealthy life, she began to explore her health but it wasn’t until she adopted a fully vegan diet that her pain dissipated. She details the moment the unhealthy dark clouds she had been living under finally lifted and she was able to live vegan vibrantly. Today, she’s helping others on their journey back to health!   Dr. Williams will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Exam Room listeners can use the promo code exam20 to save 20% on registration!   — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Promo code exam20 to save 20%! — — — Dr. Kim Williams Twitter: @cardio10s — — — Laura Sainz Twitter: @LauraCSainz Live Vegan Vibrantly: https://bit.ly/LVVonline Food As Medicine Summit: https://bit.ly/FoodMedSummit — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

How Your Dinner Affects the Environment

July 23, 2020 01:01:25 58.95 MB Downloads: 0

What you eat can have a major consequence on the environment. How does the carbon footprint of foods from a plant-based diet compare to those found in the standard American diet? The differences can be massive!   On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Martin Heller to explore the connection between greenhouse gas emissions and food. It’s not just the health of the environment that is at stake, It’s also your health! Dr. Heller explains how eating a diet that produces the most amount of greenhouse gases can substantially increase your risk of dying from heart disease and cancer!   Plus, he and Chuck examine Burger King’s new “Reduced Methane Emissions Beef” Whopper to see if the restaurant’s claims that lemongrass-fed cows truly reduce “methane emissions” — a fancy term for flatulence and belches — by 33%.   Also, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis answer your health and nutrition questions!   Does high cholesterol matter if the bad cholesterol levels are low? What should vegans know about vitamins A and D? Can cheese be a carrier for COVID-19? How can a plant-based diet help with multiple auto-immune disorders? How much iodine should we eat? Many more!   Dr. Heller will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Exam Room listeners can use the promo code exam20 to save 20% on registration!   — — — Laurie Frick: Visualize Your Diet https://bit.ly/3fSLPbJ — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Promo code exam20 to save 20%! — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!