Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

This episode covers: A study showing something that benefits young adults and postmenopausal women A product recommendation for a new protein powder that I'm loving  4 tactical steps to stay healthy at social events Two Q and As on CBD and a nut-free alternatives to nut butters Links I mentioned during this episode: FREE 12 Pillars of Health webinar 8/30: https://mailchi.mp/thelyonsshare/revi...

This episode covers: An interview with Natalie Wolfe, founder of StudioHop. Natalie shares some of her own health journey with us, as well as awesome insight into fitness, healthy eating, and healthy living! Links I mentioned during this episode: Natalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatfoodiegirl/ Natalie's Podcast, The Fitness Insider: https://www.thefitnessinsiderpodcast.com...

This episode covers: A study about a class of food you can eat to strengthen your immune system and reduce inflammation A product recommendation for a snack that falls into the class of food mentioned above All about how to choose healthy snacks Two Q and As on how to increase iron without having digestive side effects and half & half Links I mentioned during this episode: Study on fermented a...

This episode covers: A study on chronic pain and diet A product recommendation for a cracker that I've been loving 3 steps to distinguish between hunger and emotional eating Two Q and As on cholesterol and nutrition vs. exercise  Links I mentioned during this episode: Chronic pain study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-021-00410-x Article about study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/relea...

This episode covers: An interview with my sister, Lindsey Verity, who shares some of her personal journey of living with type 1 diabetes. Lindsey gives some awesome tips for those of us not living with diabetes on how we can help!  Links I mentioned during this episode: About Type 1 diabetes: https://www.jdrf.org/t1d-resources/about/ Myths about Type 1 diabetes: https://jdrf.org.uk/get-involved/yo...

This episode covers: A study on what kind of meals reduce risk of heart disease A product recommendation for one of my favorite cooking oils All of my best tips to help you drink more water  Links I mentioned during this episode: Meal content and cardiovascular disease study: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.120.020254 Article about above study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20...

This episode covers: A study on the best treatments for heart health A product recommendation for a sugar-free treat 10 tips to boost metabolism naturally Links I mentioned during this episode: Heart health and emotions study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210617082738.htm Simply Delish pudding: https://amzn.to/2SN9F2x Blog post on how to boost metabolism naturally: https://www.the...

This episode covers: A study on mental health, diet, and lifestyle A product recommendation for a healthy granola option 6 tips to get back on track with your health goals Two Q and As on dips for veggies and supplements to reduce inflammation and bloating Links I mentioned during this episode: Study on mental health and dietary patterns: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/5/435/htm Article on abov...

This episode covers: A study about diabetes and weight loss A product recommendation for the best nutrition book I've read all year All about electrolytes and my recommendations for my favorite ones Two Q and As on snacking in moderation and peanut butter Links I mentioned during this episode: Study on diabetes, weight loss, and blood pressure: https://www.springermedizin.de/antihypertensive-...

This episode covers: A study on a drink that promotes weight loss A product recommendation for a pasta substitute that you probably haven't tried Tips for improving your brain health through nutrition and lifestyle Two Q and As on cholesterol and protein bars  Links I mentioned during this episode: Study on water and weight loss: https://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614(21)...

This episode covers: A study regarding colorectal cancer and lifestyle  A product recommendation for my favorite shoes to work out in My top tips for staying healthy while traveling  Two Q and As on fasted workouts and cereal Links I mentioned during this episode: Study on colorectal cancer and lifestyle interventions: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/113/4/810/6155851?redirectedFrom...

This episode covers: A study showing the benefits of mushrooms A recommendation for one of my favorite ways to drink your mushrooms without tasting them All about how to improve negative self-talk Two Q and As on exercising in rainy weather and pickles Links I mentioned during this episode: Study on mushrooms and cancer: https://academic.oup.com/advances/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/advanc...

This episode covers: A study revealing a potential benefit of eating chocolate (in moderation!) A recommendation for a brand that makes snacks that are paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, organic, mostly vegan, and delicious 14 of the biggest lessons I've learned through 8,000 hours of one-to-one coaching Two Q and As on dairy and Modere collagen Links I mentioned during this episode: Cocoa and s...

This episode covers: A study revealing patterns in what people order when they are out to eat with others A product recommendation for a butter substitute All about healthy fats Two Q and As about calorie burn during workouts and what to do with old produce Links I mentioned during this episode: Healthful foods influence friends study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-021-01103-x Article abo...

This episode covers: A study about whether or not red meat actually causes problems A product recommendation for a tool that has helped me to de-clutter All about how to save time, money, and food in the kitchen Two Q and As on green powders and yoga Links I mentioned during this episode: Is Red Meat Healthy? https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2014/04/18/red-meat-healthy-or-harmful/ Study on Mediterran...

This episode covers: A study revealing the best type of breakfast for reaching your health goals A product recommendation for my new favorite seasoning All about the different kinds of non-dairy milk Two Q and As on lemon water and how to know when to take it easy Links I mentioned during this episode: Sugar dips after breakfast study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-021-00383-x Article abo...

This episode covers: A study on the benefits of regular exercise and consuming veggies A product recommendation for my favorite sunscreen All about how much protein you need Two Q and As on seasonal vegetables and intermittent fasting  Links I mentioned during this episode: Exercise and nutrition benefits later in life study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331085852.htm Cocokind...

This episode covers: A study showing the benefits of consuming leafy green vegetables  A product recommendation for an affordable superfoods powder How to create a morning routine that works for you Two Q and As on natural remedies for allergies and how to get the most nutrients out of your veggies Links I mentioned during this episode: Leafy greens and muscles study: https://academic.oup.com/jn/a...

This episode covers: A study on the benefits and drawbacks of intermittent fasting A product recommendation for something you can find in ANY grocery store All about muscle recovery and ways to speed it up Two Q and As on what time I go to sleep and the effects that different fruits have on my blood sugar Links I mentioned during this episode: Intermittent Fasting Benefits and Drawbacks: https://w...

This episode covers: A study about stress management A product recommendation for one of my favorite grocery delivery services Six reasons to avoid wheat flour Two Q and As about the keto diet and how I wake up so early every day Links I mentioned during this episode: Stress management and consumption of less healthy foods study: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3606 Article about above study:...

This episode covers: A study revealing the benefits of meditation Access to my Revitalize webinar All about the different types of bloating and how to relieve them Two Q and As on grain-free snacks and Juice Plus+ vs. Balance of Nature vitamins Links I mentioned during this episode: Meditation and telomere length study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31903785/ Muse headband: https://amzn.to/31hfm...

This episode covers: A study on the health risks posed by refined grains A product recommendation for a delicious grain-free snack All about my experience wearing a continuous glucose monitor Two Q and As on how I use personality tests and my recommendations for water Links I mentioned during this episode: Refined Grains study: https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.m4948 Article about above study: h...

This episode covers: A study revealing great news about the benefits of drinking coffee Product recommendations for my favorite coffee brands All about the pros and cons of consuming dairy Two Q and As about Selenium and Tom brady's diet Links I mentioned during this episode: Coffee study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210209083513.htm  Kion coffee beans (discount): https://sh...

This episode covers: A study answering whether working out protects you from being sedentary all day A product recommendation for my favorite coffee substitute What the government gets wrong and right about nutrition Two Q and As giving you info on how to lose body fat without counting calories, and the best ways to combat painful periods Links I mentioned during this episode: Exercise vs. being s...

This episode covers: A study on low carb vs. low fat diets A product recommendation for a simple item that's been around for centuries  An interview with my husband, Kevin, about what it's like to be married to me! Two Q and As on the best way to determine if you have a food allergy and my thoughts on MCT oil Links I mentioned during this episode: Low-fat vs. low-carb study: https://www....