{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Your Doctor Isn\u2019t Telling You About Food | Dr. Alan Desmond","description":"A leading gastroenterologist reveals that many doctors are never taught about food, nutrition, and the diseases that can been prevented with diet education. &amp;nbsp; Dr. Alan Desmond joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to discuss his new book, What Your Doctor Isn\u2019t Telling You About Food, and the conversations he believes every doctor should be having with patients. &amp;nbsp; Why do so many doctors avoid talking about nutrition? Are carbs really bad for you? Should healthy people worry about glucose spikes? Do GLP-1 medications fix the root problem? And what does the gut microbiome have to do with heart disease, diabetes, obesity, inflammation, and long-term health? &amp;nbsp; \ud83e\udde0 You will learn:  The food conversations doctors and patients should be having Why nutrition training is still limited in medical school How food became a major driver of chronic disease The truth about carbs and blood sugar spikes What GLP-1 medications can and cannot do Why \u201c30 plants a week\u201d is helpful but not magic The role of fiber, legumes, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables How diet can work alongside modern medicine Why gut health remains central to overall health  Dr. Desmond also discusses the science behind plant-based nutrition, the power of simple dietary changes, and why building a healthier food environment may be one of the most important steps anyone can take. &amp;nbsp; Exam Roomies of the Week  Eric Knepper Christina Clifford  Make a gift to support The Exam Room Podcast and the life-changing work of the Physicians Committee. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\ude4f Support The Exam Room Podcast &amp;amp; PCRM \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/SupportExamRoom &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcd5 What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/amzn.to\/4vSO460 &amp;nbsp; \ud83e\ude7a Dr. Alan Desmond \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.alandesmond.com &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf89 ICNM - Washington DC - 8\/13-15 \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/icnm &amp;nbsp; This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about any changes to your diet or lifestyle. &amp;nbsp; - 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\/42015040\/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\/203924860"}