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...
Happy Foodie Friday! When Heather selected watercress for this month's "Meatless Monday from A-Z" ingredient, I was excited but stumped. I have had watercress at restaurants, and I've read a lot about its health benefits - it has tons of antioxidants, making it one...
I grew up eating "Mexican food" in Texas, and got used to the "queso," enchiladas, and anything covered in sour cream. The first time I went to Mexico, I remember thinking that they were doing it "wrong" ... I know. I later learned that the Tex-Mex I had been used...
A funny thing has been happening in my kitchen lately. I've been cooking more than ever (and absolutely loving the opportunity to spend more time in my kitchen and avoid so much restaurant food!). I've been really loading up on the veggies, and enjoying everything...
Over the past few days, I've been testing out some meals for The Lyons' Share Spring Reset (It's not too late to join us, but it will be soon! We have a great group going, and the motivational support is going to be fantastic!). Here are a few of them ... you can...
You likely know that one of my strongest nutritional beliefs is in bioindividuality, or the principle that not one specific thing works for every single person. Whether we're talking about exercise, nutrition, or lifestyle, there is no one perfect solution that will...
Happy Foodie Friday! It's just a few days before one of my favorite holidays of the year ... St. Patrick's Day! I love St. Patrick's Day because it's a holiday that so many people get excited and happy about, whether they're Irish or not. All you have to do to be...
Happy Motivation Monday! Last week we celebrated ourselves, and this week's theme is related, but not the same. When I talked about celebrating ourselves, it was about looking at things we have already accomplished and pausing to recognize the wonderful things that...
This all started on Sunday evening in the Rio de Janeiro airport. Due to flight delays, we ended up having a 10-hour layover in Rio and our final flight didn't take off until 2:30am, but we were lucky enough to get to pass the time in an airport lounge (that's where...
Eeek ... I had big plans to make you a Valentine's Day recipe for today's Foodie Friday, since Valentine's Day is just one week away. It was going to be a healthier version of my very favorite Valentine's Day treat ... chocolate covered strawberries. Then ... it was...
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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?