{"podcast":{"title":"The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee","slug":"the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee-410176","podcast_index_feed_id":410176,"rss_url":"https://examroom.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.pcrm.org/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/5/4/f/e54fa9010efc638916c3140a3186d450/22607-COM-Apple-Music-Podcast-Graphic-Co-brand.jpg","author":"Physicians Committee","episode_count":758,"summary":"Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living cultures in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. \"The Weight Loss Champion\" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of The Physicians Committee, and other leading doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee-410176"},"episode":{"title":"Bacon Causes Cancer, Eat This Instead | Anna Herby, RD","slug":"bacon-causes-cancer-eat-this-instead-anna-herby-rd","published_at":"2026-03-05T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee-410176/bacon-causes-cancer-eat-this-instead-anna-herby-rd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee-410176","url":"https://www.pcrm.org/podcast","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/examroom/Exam_Room_-_Ep_717_S9E18_-_Colon_Cancer_Survey.mp3?dest-id=601502","summary":"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't just awareness — it's prevention. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast Chuck Carroll is joined by registered dietitian Anna Herby to explain: ✅ How eliminating processed meat can lower colorectal cancer risk ✅ Why fiber is one of the most powerful cancer-fighting nutrients ✅ The safest and healthiest alternatives to bacon, sausage, burgers, and deli meat ✅ What a \"colon-protective plate\" looks like ✅ How plant-based proteins support gut microbiome health ✅ 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 — but it's also one of the most preventable cancers. Watch now to learn how small can make a big difference. 🧄 Cancer Survey 👉 https://bit.ly/MeatCancerSurvey2026 🍔 PlantStrong Burgers 👉 https://amzn.to/3MTQPTo 🙏 Support The Exam Room Podcast & PCRM 👉 https://bit.ly/SupportExamRoom 🧄 Chuck's Newsletter 👉 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.","meta_description":"Does bacon cause cancer? The evidence is overwhelming. A new national survey conducted for the Physicians Committee reveals that nearly half of Americans…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3026,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee-410176/episodes/bacon-causes-cancer-eat-this-instead-anna-herby-rd/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee-410176/bacon-causes-cancer-eat-this-instead-anna-herby-rd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}