General Health Tips

7 Interesting Things I Read This Week #13

It's been a few weeks since we've gotten in a "7 Interesting Things I Read This Week" post, so I hope you enjoy this edition! Let me know in the comments which article is your favorite, and feel free to Tweet at me during the week if you have something you think I...

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30-Minute Mexican Quinoa Skillet

Have you ever heard the phrase "complete protein" and wondered what it meant?  If so, you're in luck, because for Foodie Friday, I'm going to briefly explain, then give you a recipe featuring one of my favorite complete proteins! Amino acids are the building blocks of...

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Top 10 Foods to Reduce Stress

Top 10 Foods to Reduce Stress

Over 70% of Americans say they experience negative symptoms caused by stress, and I'd venture to guess there isn't anyone out there who hasn't experienced periods of stress at one time or another.  So when I was asked to prepare a list of foods that can help combat...

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Why Hydrating After Exercise is Not Enough

I was speaking with someone recently and asking him whether or not he drank enough water.  He said, very confidently, "oh yes!  I drink one bottle during exercise every day, and two bottles right afterwards."  "Wow!"  I said, "that's great!"  But, then I asked him how...

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7 Interesting Things I Read This Week #10

Happy Easter to those who celebrate Easter, Chag sameach to those who celebrate Passover (is that right?!), and happy weekend to everyone!  And to anyone running Boston tomorrow, good luck!  Tomorrow will unquestionably be a day full of emotion, struggle, memories,...

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Red Meat: Healthy or Harmful?

There are a lot of controversial topics in nutrition ... should we eat 3 meals per day with no snacks, or snack periodically?  Are egg yolks good or bad?  Is vegan the healthiest way, or are you missing nutrients from animal products?  Should we take supplements, or...

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Top 10 Reasons to Stand Up for Your Health

By now, you've may have heard about the dangers of sitting too much.  Standing desks are becoming more and more popular, and there is growing recognition that our sedentary lifestyles may be contributing to the decline in our general health. However, I didn't realize...

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Here’s to Healthy… Plus Spring Reset and My First Video!

**Make sure to get to the bottom of the post for my very first video and an important reminder!** On Motivation Monday today, here's to healthy!  One of things that I love most about health, fitness, and nutrition is that it is a constant battle for self-improvement....

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7 Interesting Things I Read This Week #9

**If you haven't yet signed up for my newsletter (and received your free pdf download of "7 Nutrition Myths that Will Change How You Eat Every Day), do it today!  The first newsletter will come out Monday, and newsletter subscribers will get a sneak preview of a brand...

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7 Interesting Things I Read This Week #8

Thank you so much for all the positive feedback on Friday's post on food intolerance testing.  I'm so glad that sharing my experience was helpful, and I hope to be able to help many of you work on your intolerances as well!  If you emailed me about your own testing...

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the voice behind The Lyons’ Share. I love all things health, wellness, and fitness-related, and I hope to share some of my passion with you. Thanks for stopping by!
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