This post has been updated for 2018! Check out the updated list here! When you work out, do you listen to music? Zone out? Watch TV or read a magazine from your machine at the gym? I do believe in the restorative power of tuning in to your own thoughts or listening...
I’ve spoken several times about reducing the added sugars in your diet and the harms of consuming too much sugar. But does that mean you should replace all the added sugar you’re currently consuming with artificial sweeteners? I haven’t yet dedicated a post to...
When it comes to food, nothing says "summer" to me like berries (OK, and ice cream ... and tomatoes and basil). I love berries so much that when I developed a temporary allergy to them at 2-years-old, I convinced my unknowing grandmother that the only thing I was...
Due to yesterday's beast of a post on how to cook for a group, I'm going to keep today's Motivation Monday relatively short. Enjoy! We all know that work makes it more difficult to stick to a healthy lifestyle - it can mean rolling out of bed far earlier than you'd...
I love cooking because it allows me the opportunity to relax, unwind, and think about the delicious food I'm about to eat. I also love talking about nutrition and sharing my knowledge and opinions with others who are trying to be healthy. So, cooking healthy food...
Lately, I've been drooling over recipes for summery, fruity muffins - they've been popping up on blogs, on Pinterest, and in magazines, and I was determined to create some for myself. I'm the first to admit that I love a good muffin, but some readily available...
I know, I know ... Workout Thursday just doesn't sound as good as Workout Wednesday! But I couldn't get my act together (blame it on returning to work after a full week of vacation!), so here we are. Speaking of not having my act together, this post is a bit all...
Happy Motivation Monday! For today's post, I encourage you to think deeply about your main health/ wellness/ fitness goal, and dig deep to discover the motivation behind the goal, and what you can do to achieve it. (And if you haven't yet checked out yesterday's...
I recently stumbled across this infographic from the Cleveland Clinic, and (aside from scaring me) it spurred the idea for this post. I believe that one of the biggest health threats to most people today is added sugar. The key word here is added - I am not against...
Happy Monday! I'm hoping you have a short week due to July 4th, and will get to enjoy some relaxation for the holiday. Did you see my refreshing summer salad recipe - perfect to bring to a July 4th barbecue? Or how about my post with 7 reasons to fit exercise into...
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Dr. Megan Lyons helps high-achievers optimize their health through evidence-based functional nutrition, combining her background as a former management consultant with over a decade of experience helping thousands achieve lasting wellness.
We all experience odd symptoms from time to time—feeling bloated after a meal, feeling cold in a warm room, or struggling to focus. Often, we dismiss these as “normal” parts of life. But what if they’re not? What if these small signs are your body’s way of hinting at a deeper imbalance?