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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Physicians Committee

Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living cultures in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of The Physicians Committee, and other leading doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.

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41:20

How I Lost 150 Pounds: Breaking Free From Food...

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee ·

2025/09/09

What does it take to break free from food addiction and binge eating? Tania Lyon knows firsthand. For decades, she struggled with morbid obesity, disordered eating, and the cycle of restriction and relapse. At her heaviest (likely more than 300 pounds), she feared for her health, and even simple tasks like tying her shoes were difficult. But today, Tania has lost 150 pounds and found balance. Not through perfection, but through a deep understanding of her own hunger drive and a strategy of eating

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28:19

This Is What I Think of Ultra Processed Foods: Dr....

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2025/09/04

Nutrition scientist Dr. Christopher Gardner is at the forefront of the debate on ultra processed foods (UPFs). Some experts say you should avoid them entirely, while others (including the American Heart Association) argue that certain processed foods can fit into a healthy diet. Dr. Gardner joins Chuck Carroll at the International Conference on Nutrition and Medicine (ICNM) to help cut through the confusion and conflicting advice. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, you’ll learn: - What

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32:16

How a Vegan Diet Could Still Raise Cholesterol | Dr....

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2025/09/02

You're eating a vegan diet. You're exercising. If you're doing everything "right" but your cholesterol is still high, don't miss this episode of The Exam Room. Dr. Kim Williams breaks down why your diet might be increasing your risk for heart disease, even if you're not eating any cholesterol. Dr. Williams shares how other countries have lowered rates of heart disease with public policy changes that promote a plant-forward diet, and introducing the traffic light system for nutrition labels. Plus --

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40:33

The Foods That Help You Live To 100 | Dan Buettner on...

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2025/08/28

Do you eat like a centenarian? Dan Buettner, Blue Zones researcher and longevity expert, shares the powerful foods that keep the longest-living people healthy well into their golden years. Blue Zones, which include communities like Okinawa, Sardinia, and Loma Linda in California, are home to more centenarians than anywhere else. Dan has been studying their lifestyles and diets for decades, and the results are clear: what we eat, how we cook, and the traditions we keep around food can make a

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46:45

What to Eat for a Better Sleep | Dr. Csilla Veress

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2025/08/26

Sleep, nutrition, and fasting are more connected than most people realize. Dr. Csilla Veress from TrueNorth Health shares how plant-based foods rich in magnesium and melatonin can improve sleep quality, why fiber and the microbiome play a central role in rest, and how intermittent fasting resets the circadian rhythm. She explains the surprising ways inflammation disrupts deep sleep, the impact of high-fat diets on sleep architecture, and why late-night eating is so hard to break. From tart

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50:38

The 7 Most Powerful Inflammation Fighting Foods |...

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2025/08/21

This is the stuff they never taught you in science class. Diabetes expert Cyrus Khambatta dives into the science of cellular energy, and how it impacts everything from inflammation and energy levels, to insulin resistance and chronic disease. He unpacks what mitochondria really are, why they matter, and how you can build more of them using food alone. Plus -- Cyrus shares the even most powerful foods for fighting inflammation and improving cellular health (according to science) If you’ve ever

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01:02:05

Reduce Inflammation with These Foods | Drs. Will...

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2025/08/14

Chronic inflammation is on the rise, and behind an alarming number of health issues -- everything from depression to allergies to Crohn's disease. And the path to healing starts in your gut. Those are the findings of Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and author, after helping countless patients reverse disease and other health problem by healing their microbiome. On this live episode of The Exam Room, Dr. B joins Chuck Carroll alongside Dr. Gemma Newman, the "Plant Powered Doctor", to

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01:04:22

Top Doctors on Longevity, Healing and What Whole Food...

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2025/08/12

Three leading voices in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Meagan Grega, and Dr. Stephan Esser, take the stage with Chuck Carroll at the National Health Association Conference in Cleveland. Together, they dive deep into the science of nutrition, longevity, food addiction, athletic performance, and community health. In this episode of The Exam Room, you'll learn: - The key differences between a whole foods plant-based diet and a Nutritarian Diet - Why top athletes are opting for a

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47:59

This Cardiologist Eats 90 Grams of Fiber a Day—Here’s...

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2025/08/05

Fiber might just be the best defense against heart disease -- and you're probably not getting enough (even if you're plant-based). Cardiologist Dr. Danielle Belardo says she eats 90 grams of fiber per day. That's more than three times the recommended minimum amount for women. And she says eating more fiber can not only protect your heart, it can reverse heart disease -- even in people who have had a heart attack or stroke! Dr. Belardo joins Chuck Carroll to break down what most people (and even

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44:59

Can Eggs Really Lower Cholesterol? | Dr. Neal Barnard

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2025/07/31

Saturated fat -- not eggs -- is the key culprit behind high LDL cholesterol, which can lead to cardiovascular disease And in fact, a diet low in saturated fat and high in dietary cholesterol, such as that found in eggs, can lower blood cholesterol levels. This -- according to a new study from researchers at the University of South Australia. But what are we to make of this study, which received funding from an offshoot of the American Egg Board, an organization focused on marketing and promoting

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50:05

A Nurse's F-Bomb: Good Word For Great Health

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2025/07/29

We're talking F-words on the show today! That's right: Fiber! From gut health to glucose control, fiber is the unsung hero of your diet. Registered Nurse and mom Kylie Buckner joins us to explain why she’s a fiber fanatic — and how she’s teaching her 3-year-old (a self-declared vegan) to love fiber, too. This plant-based advocate joins us to drop some F-bombs (family-friendly ones) and share everything you need to get started on adding more fiber to your diet. She joined Chuck Carroll at the

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52:38

How Food Impacts the Neurodivergent Brain

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2025/07/22

Katherine Lawrence, BCAS is a nutritionist, board certified autism specialist, and mom to a child with autism, ADHD, and OCD. She’s seen firsthand how certain foods can make symptoms worse, like stimming and challenging behavior, while others help her son feel calm, focused, and in control. Backed by science and grounded in real life, Katherine shares what every parent of a neurodivergent child should know about food: what to avoid, what to prioritize, and how to ensure even the pickiest eaters

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47:57

Doctor's List of Healthy Processed Foods | Dr. Neal...

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2025/07/17

Are processed foods unhealthy? A new study suggests we're divided on how to answer that question. Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is one of the authors of that study. He joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to dive into the results -- and why it matters that Americans are so conflicted about which class of foods are healthy, and which will make you sick. Dr. Barnard will review the most purchased processed foods and identify which are the most and least

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53:31

Her Health Was Failing. Then She Found Macrobiotics.

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2025/07/15

At 19, Marisa was told her colon might need to be removed to heal her ulcerative colitis. At 29, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. But today, she’s thriving—and sharing how she used food, intuition, and determination to heal. In this powerful episode of The Exam Room, Chuck Carroll sits down with Marisa to unpack her two-decade-long health journey. From life-threatening flare-ups and hospital stays to a macrobiotic diet, emotional resilience, and the importance of advocating for your body,

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01:11:48

STOP Drinking Soda. Your Gut Will Thank You. | Dr....

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee ·

2025/07/10

We know that kombucha is better for you than soda, right? But just how differently do these two beverages affect the gut? When you choose a ginger kombucha over, say, a cherry cola, the impact of that decision may be greater than you think. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and best-selling author of Fiber Fueled, takes us inside the digestive tract to help us understand the big impact of these seemingly small choices. Plus -- an update on Chuck Carroll's health journey. Doctors at the Mayo

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37:07

5 Powerful Habits for Staying Healthy in a Junk Food...

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2025/07/08

How do you stick to healthy eating when there’s a fast food restaurant on every corner and healthy options are hard to come by. Brenda Workman knows the struggle — and she’s found a way through it. After decades of yo-yo dieting, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, she made a mindset shift that changed everything. Now she’s 60 pounds lighter, off her medications, and thriving on a plant-based diet… in one of the unhealthiest states in the U.S. Brenda shares the five practical habits that

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40:07

Best and Worst Foods for Sleep: Dr. Barnard’s...

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee ·

2025/07/03

New research reveals that what you eat during the day directly impacts how well you sleep at night — and it’s not what you think. Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down a new study showing that fruits, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates can significantly improve sleep quality, while high-protein diets, red meat, and even that “harmless” evening glass of wine may leave you feeling exhausted. In this episode of The Exam Room with Chuck Carroll, you’ll learn: - The best foods for a good night's sleep -

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39:27

The Hidden Psychology Behind a Plant-Based Diet

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2025/07/01

Can changing your diet change your life? This psychologist says yes, and in ways you don't expect. Angela Crawford studied 350 vegans around the world and found that adopting a plant-based lifestyle had profound psychological, emotional and even spiritual impacts on her subjects. In this episode of The Exam Room podcast, Angela joins Chuck Carroll to unpack the findings of her research and her new book Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World. If you've ever wondered about

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01:03:45

Strength Train and Live Longer at Any Age or Fitness...

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2025/06/26

Can you eat your way to a longer life? A healthy diet helps — but it’s not the whole story. Dr. Roxie Becker says strength training plays an underrated but essential role in healthy aging and longevity. And no, you don’t need to lift kettlebells or sprint on a treadmill to see results. Dr. Becker believes anyone — at any age or fitness level — can start building muscle from home. No gym. No pressure. Just smart, sustainable progress. In this episode of The Exam Room, she shares practical tips

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32:36

Best Ways to Remove Microplastics From Your System

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2025/06/24

There may be a plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics in your brain. And if you have dementia? Research suggests you might have even more. So how are these tiny plastic particles ending up inside us—and what are they doing to our health? Dr. Hana Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to break down the latest science on microplastics: where they come from, how they’re infiltrating everything from food to arteries, and what you can do to protect yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What

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