Five studies on heart disease are analyzed by board-certified interventional cardiologist Dr. Columbus Batiste.   - Fasting: Can time-restricted eating actually make you more likely to develop heart disease?   - Salt and longevity: How many years can you add to your life by not adding salt to your food?   - Lifesaving effects of fish: Skepticism surrounds a study that touts the benefits of fish compared to red meat.   - Eggs and cholesterol: The study shows eggs do not raise...

Adding years to your life could be as easy as choosing the right foods at your next meal.   Unlock the secrets to longevity with Dr. Michael Greger best-selling author of How Not To Age.   Dr. Greger gives an unprecedented look at the challenges, triumphs, and nearly unrivaled amount of research that went into publishing a work that originally contained 13,000 citations.     Learn the effects food can have on aging, how to slow down the aging process, and Dr. Greger’s inspiration for...

Histamine can build up in your body if you are unable to break it down properly. There are certain foods that trigger the release of histamine while others will help keep you symptom free.   Gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz explores histamine intolerance on The Exam Room Live with “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll.   On This Episode - Safe foods for histamine intolerance - Foods that trigger histamine intolerance - Why fermented foods can cause...

Carleigh Bodrug is the queen of creating delicious recipes from foods scraps. She breathes new life into everything from wilted greens to coffee grounds. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to show you how!   Her cookbook, PlantYou: Scrappy Cooking contains more than 140 zero-waste recipes that are good for you, the planet, and your wallet.   On this episode - Turning mushy berries into amazing desserts - What to make with wilted...

Power foods are scientifically proven to help you lose weight and keep it off permanently. The frustrating days of going up and down the scale will be gone for good.   Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll present The Power Foods Revolution live from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Chef Dustin Harder shows how to create incredibly tasty meals and desserts with the weight-loss power foods. And Stefanie Ignoffo and Chuck discuss how power foods have...

How can you become a fit vegan? The world's top whole food, plant-based body recomposition coach Maxime Sigouin shares how.   He transformed into a shredded fitness machine and is now on a mission to help a million people reclaim their health and build the body they've dreamed of while eating the world's healthiest diet.   Maxime turned to a plant-based diet and quickly discovered that he could master his health and his body with a keen eye on nutrition.   On This Episode - Overcoming...

Think your metabolism will be slow forever? Think again.   Dr. Neal Barnard explains the natural metabolism boosting power of certain foods and how to put it to work for you! The power foods have been shown to improve metabolism at any age!   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE with the best foods you should be eating to boost your metabolism and more.   On The Show - How age affects metabolism - Genetics and metabolism - Foods that increase...

The queen of healthy allergy-free recipes joins The Exam Room with delicious and safe recipes that anyone can enjoy.   Kayla Cappiello specializes in recipes that are gluten free and can easily be transformed into dairy-free, nut-free, low-fat vegan masterpieces.   Her passion in the kitchen stems from her own experiences with food allergies. The journey began with acute episodes that landed her in the emergency room after eating nuts as a child.   As an adult, she often felt sick and...

Weight loss is hard, but it can be much easier.   Dr. Neal Barnard shares the best ways to boost metabolism and put food to work for you to shed unwanted pounds. He also explores the most common diet mistakes and how to overcome them.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.   On This Episode - The body's fight to retain fat - Correcting diet mistakes - Best foods for weight loss - Metabolism boosting foods - After meal calorie burn - Redefining...

A doctor was able to stop crippling gout that haunted him for years within a matter of weeks. The painful flare-ups vanished quickly and never returned.   What changed for Dr. Richard Schmidt? He began focusing on different protein sources than he was used to. While he never ate heavily processed junk food, his diet did feature what he considered to be healthy sources of protein such as fish and lean meats.   He decided to eliminate them after discovering research showing their ties to...

The gut is considered a second brain by many experts.   According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “‘The brain in your gut’ is revolutionizing medicine’s understanding of the links between digestion, mood, health and even the way you think.”   Gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz explores the gut-brain axis on this episode of The Exam Room Live with “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll.   On This Episode - Enteric nervous system (ENS) explained - How the gut and...

Robert Klein came face-to-face with his mortality. The young father had been diagnosed with testicular cancer.   After a painful surgery, he felt more needed to be done to help prevent the deadly disease from returning. The foodie from New York then made what could be the hardest decision of his life. The steak and pizza aficionado radically changed his diet and became vegan. Years later with his cancer still in remission he proudly boasts the nickname of "Broccoli Rob."   Along the way...

Fuel up on power foods that can help trap calories, flush the fat out of your system, and help you lose and keep weight off for good!   Dr. Neal Barnard, author of The Power Foods Diet, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, chef Dustin Harder, and Shauné Hayes for The Power Foods Revolution.   Dr. Barnard outlines the best foods for weight loss and why they are more effective than other so-called "diet foods."   Dustin Harder gives a preview of delicious recipes that will help...

Ella Magers is the founder of Sexy Fit Vegan and is recognized as a top personal trainer by Shape magazine.   This incredible power woman joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share her story of rising to the top fitness industry by overcoming disordered eating and emotional turmoil and finding self confidence that had eluded her. And it was her love of animals and plant-based eating that helped guide her into a new life to become Sexy Fit Vegan.   On This Show - Being vegan...

Are coconuts healthy? Get the answer from nutrition expert Dr. Neal Barnard.   Coconuts are packed with healthy nutrients but also contain a surprising amount of fat. The hefty sum has many people opting to leave them off their plate.   Discover the truth about coconuts and coconut oil as Dr. Barnard sits down with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.   Also On This Episode - Coconuts and heart health - Coconuts and healthy skin - Can coconuts cause gas and...

Go in the kitchen with Chef AJ and discover her must haves!   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share her tips and tricks and how you can enjoy healthy indulgences in your diet while still losing weight.   Plus, Chef AJ answers questions from Exam Roomies.   On This Show - How to alter recipes to make them as healthy as possible - Advice for eating healthy after failed diet attempts - Chef AJ's essential pantry items - Chef AJ's favorite spices - Her husband...

Is a protein obsession doing more harm than help to your health? What researchers have discovered about high-protein diets reveals a startling truth that may have you rethink which nutrients to prioritize in your diet.   Dr. Joel Kahn looks at the evidence showing the potential consequences that may arise from protein obsession and what it could mean for your health.   On This Show - Protein and heart health - Protein and cardiac arrhythmia - Protein and bone health - Protein and long...

Shauné Hayes has an amazing story to tell! She struggled with her weight for her entire life before turning to a vegan diet and losing 100 pounds!   After dozens of failed diets, struggling with eating disorders, and living in pain, she is thriving! And she attributes it all to her new way of eating.   She says that she still eats the foods that she loves; she just learned how to make healthy plant-based versions. That includes vegan barbecue recipes that originated from the serious...

Can you spouse or significant other make you physically sick?   The joke writes itself, but it’s truly no laughing matter. The answer is yes! And the reasons extend beyond just the day-to-day hiccups of relationships.   Research shows that your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner can have a direct influence on your health. Dr. Neal Barnard, author of The Power Foods Diet, joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to explain how the love of your life is influencing your...

Food is a true love story. Some things you eat will love you back with their whole heart. But often the love is unrequited. Despite the devotion you’ve shown the food, it does not love you back. And when that happens you are trapped in a toxic relationship.   Dr. Hana Kahleova has mastered the language of love in terms of nutrition and brings us the ins and outs of the love diet.   She will tell you the foods you can eat that are like love at first sight and those that might show a little...

Sugar can literally hijack your brain and disrupt healthy microbiome. Research shows that sweets come with a painful dark side that can destroy your backside as harmful bacteria thrives on the sugar you eat.   The good news is that there are healthy alternatives that can satisfy the sweet cravings but also help to repair and rebuild your gut health.   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, delivers expert insight on the gut-brain axis and how...

Nutritional stress is a new term for a lot of people, but it’s affecting your health on a daily basis. It comes from the foods we eat and how we cook them.   Gain a deep understanding of what nutritional stress could mean for you as well and how to overcome it with nutritional resiliency on this episode of The Exam Room Podcast.   Famed cardiologist Dr. Columbus Batiste joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll for deeper look at your health from all angles.   Dr. Batiste is the...

Lower your A1C and take control of diabetes by eating these foods!   Dietitian Stephanie McBurnett shares five choices for foods that can improve blood sugar when she joins The Exam Room Podcast. And she also reveals the science behind the five foods that anyone with diabetes should avoid!   5 Foods For Lowering A1C 1.) Black Beans 2.) Blueberries 3.) Broccoli 4.) Barley 5.) Bell Peppers   5 Foods To Forget 1.) Animal Products 2.) Coconut 3.) Oils 4.) Processed Sweets 5.)...