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

    This Is What I Think of Ultra Processed Foods: Dr. Chris Gardner
    Sep 4 2025

    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 “ultra processed foods” really are

    - Why not all UPFs are equally harmful

    - The surprising reasons some healthier foods cost more

    - The top food additives and ingredients to avoid

    - How to read labels to make smarter choices

    If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

    Discover Dr. Neal Barnard’s advice about which processed foods are healthy.

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    The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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    28 m
  • How a Vegan Diet Could Still Raise Cholesterol | Dr. Kim Williams

    How a Vegan Diet Could Still Raise Cholesterol | Dr. Kim Williams
    Sep 2 2025

    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 -- he explains why a high-fiber diet is so crucial to lowering cholesterol.

    If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

    Discover how to lower your cholesterol with these tips: https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/lowering-cholesterol-with-a-plant-based-diet

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    The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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    32 m
  • The Foods That Help You Live To 100 | Dan Buettner on Blue Zones

    The Foods That Help You Live To 100 | Dan Buettner on Blue Zones
    Aug 28 2025

    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 dramatic difference in how long and how well we live.

    In this episode of The Exam Room podcast, Dan joins Chuck Carroll to shares the best foods to eat for a long, healthy life, as well as his favorite recipes from his new book The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals: 100 Recipes to Live to 100.

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

    What to Eat for a Better Sleep | Dr. Csilla Veress
    Aug 26 2025

    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 cherries and kiwis to the science of serotonin and melatonin, Dr. Veress offers practical food choices that support better nights.

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    Wellness Weekend

    Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV

    When: Sept. 26-27, 2025

    Tix & Speakers: https://www.brendaworkmanspeaks.com/wellness-weekend

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    National Health Association Conference

    Where: Cleveland, OH

    When: June 25-28, 2026

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    47 m
  • The 7 Most Powerful Inflammation Fighting Foods | Cyrus Khambatta, PhD

    The 7 Most Powerful Inflammation Fighting Foods | Cyrus Khambatta, PhD
    Aug 21 2025
    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 wondered how antioxidant-rich foods actually work, and where inflammation comes from, this is the science class you wish you had in school. In this episode of The Exam Room, you’ll learn: - What inflammation is and how it happens - What free radicals are, where they come from and how to neutralize them - The surprising connection between insulin resistance and mitochondrial health - The 7 most powerful foods for reducing inflammation and improving cellular health This episode of The Exam Room is powered by Dr. Brooke Bussard. — — SHOW LINKS — — Cyrus Khambatta Evolution Health: https://evolution-health.co — — — Dr. Brooke Bussard https://drbrookebussard.com — — EVENTS — — Fit Vegan Workshop Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada When: Sept. 20-21, 2025 Tix: https://fitvegancoaching.com/vancouver-2025 Use code CHUCK to save $112 — — — Wellness Weekend Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV When: Sept. 26-27, 2025 Tix & Speakers: https://www.brendaworkmanspeaks.com/wellness-weekend — — — National Health Association Conference Where: Cleveland, OH When: June 25-28, 2026 Tix: https://bit.ly/NHA2026 — —EXAM ROOM NEWSLETTER — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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!
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    51 m
  • Reduce Inflammation with These Foods | Drs. Will Bulsiewicz and Gemma Newman

    Reduce Inflammation with These Foods | Drs. Will Bulsiewicz and Gemma Newman
    Aug 14 2025

    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 discuss how a plant-forward diet can heal your gut, reduce inflammation and ... change your life. You'll hear an evidence-based, holistic approach to conquering inflammation and reclaiming your vitality and health.

    Curious about the gut-immune connection? Want to know how you can reduce inflammation and reclaim your vitality? Check out Dr. Will Bulseiwicz's new book, Plant Powered Plus.

    This episode of The Exam Room is powered by Dr. Brooke Bussard.

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    Fit Vegan Workshop

    Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada

    When: Sept. 20-21, 2025

    Tix: https://fitvegancoaching.com/vancouver-2025

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    Wellness Weekend

    Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV

    When: Sept. 26-27, 2025

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  • Top Doctors on Longevity, Healing and What Whole Food Plant Based Means | Fuhrman, Grega, Esser

    Top Doctors on Longevity, Healing and What Whole Food Plant Based Means | Fuhrman, Grega, Esser
    Aug 12 2025
    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 Nutritarian Diet - What studies say about the impact of diet on longevity (and why it's never too late to eat healthy) - How to kick food addiction for good This episode of The Exam Room is powered by Dr. Brooke Bussard. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Brooke Bussard https://drbrookebussard.com — — — Dr. Joel Fuhrman https://www.drfuhrman.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/joelfuhrmanmd — — — Dr. Meagan Grega https://www.kellyn.org https://www.truehealthinitiative.org — — — Dr. Stephan Esser https://esserhealth.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth — — — French Fries Diabetes Study https://bit.ly/FriesDiabetesStudy — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Use code NUTRITION50 to save $50 — — — Fit Vegan Workshop Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada When: Sept. 20-21, 2025 Tix: https://fitvegancoaching.com/vancouver-2025 Use code CHUCK to save $112 — — — Wellness Weekend Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV When: Sept. 26-27, 2025 Tix & Speakers: https://www.brendaworkmanspeaks.com/wellness-weekend — —EXAM ROOM NEWSLETTER — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 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!
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  • This Cardiologist Eats 90 Grams of Fiber a Day—Here’s Why

    This Cardiologist Eats 90 Grams of Fiber a Day—Here’s Why
    Aug 5 2025
    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 some doctors) get wrong about heart health. She shares how much fiber you actually need, why some people feel bloated when they add beans or greens, and how to increase fiber intake without the discomfort. Dr. Belardo also shares why she encourages her patients to use MyFitnessPal to easily track fiber and nutrient intake. On this episode of The Exam Room, you'll learn: - How much fiber you actually need in a day - The best sources of fiber (that actually taste amazing!) - How to use MyFitnessPal to get more fiber in your diet - How to increase your fiber intake without the gas and bloating - What fad diets get wrong about cholesterol and heart health - What studies show about fiber's impact on heart disease — — SHOW LINKS — — MyFitnessPal https://www.myfitnesspal.com — — — Danielle Belardo Website: https://www.precisionpreventivecardiology.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/daniellebelardomd — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Use code NUTRITION50 to save $50 — — — Fit Vegan Workshop Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada When: Sept. 20-21, 2025 Tix: https://fitvegancoaching.com/vancouver-2025 Use code CHUCK to save $112 — — — Wellness Weekend Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV When: Sept. 26-27, 2025 Tix & Speakers: https://www.brendaworkmanspeaks.com/wellness-weekend — —EXAM ROOM NEWSLETTER — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — 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!
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    48 m