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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