{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Bacon Causes Cancer, Eat This Instead | Anna Herby, RD","description":"Does bacon cause cancer? The evidence is overwhelming. A new national survey conducted for the Physicians Committee reveals that nearly half of Americans are unaware that processed meat increases colorectal cancer risk. But the real story isn\u2019t just awareness \u2014 it\u2019s prevention. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast Chuck Carroll is joined by registered dietitian Anna Herby to explain: \u2705 How eliminating processed meat can lower colorectal cancer risk \u2705 Why fiber is one of the most powerful cancer-fighting nutrients \u2705 The safest and healthiest alternatives to bacon, sausage, burgers, and deli meat \u2705 What a \u201ccolon-protective plate\u201d looks like \u2705 How plant-based proteins support gut microbiome health \u2705 Practical grocery store swaps you can make immediately Processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, and sausage are classified as Group 1 carcinogens. But replacing them with beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, whole grains, and vegetables can significantly improve colon health and reduce inflammation. Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults \u2014 but it\u2019s also one of the most preventable cancers. Watch now to learn how small can make a big difference. \ud83e\uddc4 Cancer Survey \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/bit.ly\/MeatCancerSurvey2026 \ud83c\udf54 PlantStrong Burgers \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MTQPTo \ud83d\ude4f Support The Exam Room Podcast &amp;amp; PCRM \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/bit.ly\/SupportExamRoom \ud83e\uddc4 Chuck's Newsletter \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.chuckcarroll.com - 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. ","author_name":"The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee","author_url":"https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40316255\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/007fab\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199242400"}