Olive Oil: New Concerns Arise | Dr. Neal Barnard
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Release Date: 08/01/2024
Top Flu Symptoms and Natural Treatments | Dr. Neal Barnard
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
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There are scientifically proven foods that will create new mitochondria and lower blood sugar. Mitochondria and insulin resistance are intricately linked, and what you eat plays an enormous role in their relationship. Diabetes expert Cyrus Khambatta, PhD explores the relationship and shares the top foods to include in your diet that can optimize your health and cellular function. He joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. If you have a question for Cyrus, post it in the comments of chat. We will address as many as possible during the...
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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
These are the foods that doctors should never tell their patients to eat. They can destroy your health when eaten regularly. Many have been shown to cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. Leading nutrition expert Dr. Neal Barnard shares his list of the 10 foods everyone should be scared of. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. In This Episode - What foods are the least healthy, according to doctors? - How unhealthy is a cheeseburger? - E. coli outbreaks at McDonald's - How common are foodborne illnesses at fast-food...
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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
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info_outlineIs olive oil unhealthy? A new study analyzes whole food, plant-based diets with and without olive oil and how they affect the heart and cardiometabolic risk factors.
Dr. Neal Barnard goes inside the study and surprising findings when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.
Previous research has shown that a healthy diet that includes extra-virgin olive oil is beneficial, but the crossover trial in this study begs the question: Are you better off without it?
Topics Discussed
- Olive oil effects on cholesterol
- Heart health risk factors with and without oil
- Comparing the new findings with previous research on olive oil
- Comparing health factors of olive and other oils
- How to cook without oil
- And more
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.
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