Some foods can put a smile on your face and help you feel better when you’re feeling down.   Dr. Neal Barnard joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share the foods that may improve depression and even help prevent it in the first place. Are there better options than an entire pint of ice cream or whole pizza?   Dr. Josh Cullimore then examines whether a cup of coffee can help boost your mood as well.   On the flip side, the group also discusses whether the joy of a junk food binge is only temporary. Could your favorites actually send you into a deeper depression?   Other questions answered from The Doctor’s Mailbag   - What is the healthiest way to fast? - What is a good A1C for someone eating a plant-based diet? - Should you buy organic beans? - And many more.   This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast 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. — — — Muscle Study https://bit.ly/35ilGmV — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB Your Body In Balance: https://amzn.to/2UvAfxW — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!