Tired. Bloated. Stuck in the cycle of “I’ll start next week.” Quitting junk food sounds simple, but in practice it’s one of the hardest habits to break.

Dr. Neal Barnard from the Physicians Committee joins Chuck Carroll, the Weight Loss Champion, to share practical strategies for eating clean and breaking free from the foods that drain your energy.

They unpack why too many calories can still leave you exhausted, what a balanced “clean” diet really looks like, and how to overcome the mental roadblocks that keep you reaching for junk food.

If you're ready to stop eating like trash, this episode is for you!

This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: https://gregoryreiterfund.org

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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 when hungry.

In this episode of The Exam Room, Tania shares:

- The foods that once triggered binges and how she avoids them now

- What finally worked for her

- The role of plant-based eating in her long-term transformation

- Why “eating when hungry” is more complex than it sounds

You can learn more about Tania on her website: https://www.transformshadows.com

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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

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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.

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.

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

About Us
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.

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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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

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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.

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Fit Vegan Workshop

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When: Sept. 20-21, 2025

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