The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Is the raw vegan diet the ultimate health upgrade or is there more to the story?
Lissa and Nate Maris from Raw Food Romance join Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to break down what really happens when you go all-in on raw foods.
They share their journey, the benefits they've experienced, and the challenges most people don't talk about.
Plus, we take a look at the science behind raw diets, including studies on weight loss, heart health, and potential risks.
Lissa and Nate also open up about their own romance that spawned from their raw food diet.
🧠 You'll learn:
- What a raw vegan diet actually is — and what you can (and can't) eat
- Why some people experience rapid weight loss and increased energy
- The biggest mistakes beginners make when going raw
- Whether raw vegan diets are nutritionally complete
- The science behind raw diets — including benefits for heart health and metabolism
- Potential risks like nutrient deficiencies and low calorie intake
- Whether you need to go 100% raw to see results
- Practical tips for adding more raw foods into your daily routine

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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.

Fatty liver disease is one of the most common health conditions in the world — affecting 1 in 3 people globally — and most don't even know they have it.
 
🧠 In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to break down:
 
- What causes fatty liver disease
- How to reverse fatty liver disease
- Foods that help fatty liver
- How quickly fatty liver can be reversed
- Foods that cause fatty liver
- Why it's strongly linked to diabetes
- The exact foods that help remove fat from the liver
 
Plus — the surprising truth about sugar, coffee, and even "healthy fats."
 
Key stat: Up to 70% of people with type 2 diabetes may have fatty liver disease.
 
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- 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.

What if your doctor focused on reversing disease instead of just managing it?
Dr. Niki Davis from Lifestyle Telemedicine joins The Exam Room to explain how lifestyle medicine is transforming healthcare — using nutrition, movement, and behavior change to treat the root causes of chronic illness.
🧠 You'll learn:
- What lifestyle medicine actually is
- How it can help reverse multiple diseases
- Why traditional healthcare often falls short
- The power of longer, patient-centered care
- Practical steps you can start today
If you've ever felt like there has to be a better way to get healthy this is it.
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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.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but wit doesn't have to be.
In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, cardiologist Dr. Columbus Batiste joins Chuck Carroll to share how lifestyle and nutrition can not only prevent heart disease but, in many cases, reverse it.
🧠 You'll learn:
- Whether food or genetics play a bigger role in causing heart disease
- The role diet plays in lowering cholesterol
- The nutrition plan that improves heart health
- The connection between stress, sleep, and your heart
If you're serious about protecting your heart or healing it this is a must watch conversation.
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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.

Why does healthy food taste bland? And how do you fix it?
Celebrity chef and Food Network Chopped champion Ed Harris joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to reveal how to make plant-based meals explode with flavor.
From layering spices to using fresh herbs like parsley, Chef Ed shares the exact techniques he uses in professional kitchens to transform simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes.
🧠 You'll learn:
- How to build deep, rich flavor without meat
- The biggest mistake people make when cooking vegetables
- Why fresh herbs and acid can completely change a dish
- How to season tofu and plant-based proteins properly
- The chef's go-to tricks for making meals restaurant-quality
This isn't just about nutrition—it's about making food that people actually WANT to eat.
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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.