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Healthy Cauliflower Chicken “Fried Rice”

A huge, steaming bowl of fried rice is definitely a "comfort food" for me, but some versions of fried rice can be a bit heavy - P.F. Chang's version of Chicken Fried Rice has 1240 calories, 25g fat, 2050g sodium, and 206g carbohydrates - yikes!  (Don't get me wrong,...

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Berry-licious Salads

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...

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Summer Vegetable Bake

How was your 4th of July?  Did you try my circuit workout?  Hopefully, you're enjoying a long weekend, but even if you have to work today, I have a recipe for you to look forward to this weekend.  Two foods that "scream summer" to me are tomatoes and basil, and this...

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Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe

The votes are in!  Those of you who commented all want to see the recipe for Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers for today's Foodie Friday ... and your wish is my command!  As a side note, those of you who text/ email/ Facebook me pictures of recipes you make from the blog...

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Healthy homemade soups without hours in the kitchen

Happy Foodie Friday!  How are you doing with your added sugar challenge? (I did fine until last night when I was stressed about work and overtired.  Regardless, I appreciated the opportunity to be conscious about all the added sugar that sneaks into my diet!)  Did you...

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Summer Seafood, Quinoa, and Vegetable Salad Recipe

Have you heard of quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah)?  If so, have you tried it yet?  Quinoa has been all the rage in healthy living circles for a while now, and in my opinion, rightfully so.  It's a nutritious and tasty way to incorporate whole grains into your diet...

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A trip to the garden (2 easy recipes!)

Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest differences, and that has definitely been the case with two recent recipes I've prepared.  So what were the small details, you ask?  Garden-fresh, just-picked produce!  Our close family friend has a beautiful garden full...

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An Ugly Secret

How are you doing with getting your water, vegetables, and exercise in?  I have really loved hearing from you so far, and I hope you're feeling great about your own Fresh Starts! Today, I want to tell you an ugly secret ... Pretty ugly, huh?  Well, I'm certainly not a...

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Welcome to The Lyons’ Share!

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?