New Year, New You

The slate has been wiped clean, and you can make 2018 the year that you truly thrive!

That’s why we’re calling this episode New Year, New You.

Cliché? Yes. But it’s also so very true.

On the Show

Inspiration: In this episode, host Chuck Carroll will share his personal weight loss story with Dr. Neal Barnard. He lost an incredible 265 pounds—going from 420 pounds to just 155 pounds. He’ll talk about his battle with food addiction, and Dr. Barnard will explain how the pleasure centers in a food addict's brain can react nearly identically to those of a drug addict's when they are using narcotics.

Breaking food addiction: Breaking from food addiction is one of the hardest things a person can ever go through. However, it is by no means impossible! Dr. Barnard and Chuck will talk about how Chuck was able to conquer his addiction to food. Plus, Dr. Barnard will offer tips on how others can achieve the same success.

What are the health benefits of going vegan? For those considering adopting a plant-based diet in 2018, Dr. Barnard and Chuck will examine the health benefits of a vegan diet: everything from lower cholesterol to reduced risk of chronic diseases, and an often dramatic positive effect on type 2 diabetes.

Vegan diet myths: Can you get all of the nutrients you need by eating vegan? Do vegan athletes struggle to get enough protein in their diets? There's a lot of misinformation about vegan diets floating around the internet. It’s a good thing Dr. Barnard is here to do some myth-busting.

Recipe: Chef Beverly Kumari has whipped up an incredibly delicious vegan Bolognese to ring in 2018.