Wellness Your Way with Dr. Megan Lyons

This episode covers: A study showing how few teenagers consume the recommended amount of vegetables, and my suggestions to combat this A product recommendation for one of my favorite bread substitutions How to decrease automatic negative thoughts Two Q and As giving you tips for keeping your skin hydrated and my take on Instant Pot vs. crockpots Links I mentioned during this episode: 2% of US Teen...

This episode covers: A study showing how little we really know about food A product recommendation to help you stay hydrated My thoughts on prebiotics and probiotics Two Q and As on whether or not you can work out too much and celery juice Links I mentioned during this episode: Complexity of natural foods study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-019-0005-1 Tumbler with bands to track water in...

This episode covers: A study on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet A product recommendation for Kion aminos My thoughts on intermittent fasting and if it might be right for you Two Q and As giving you my opinion on deli meats and eating for your blood type Links I mentioned during this episode: Mediterranean diet and cognitive health study: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1...

This episode covers: A study on the impact that avocados have on gut health A product recommendation for one of my favorite seasonings Books I love for helping you to continuously improve Two Q and As giving you recommendations for food delivery services and how to drink more water in the winter  Links I mentioned during this episode: Avocado and gut health study: https://academic.oup.com/jn/advan...

This episode covers: A study revealing the three factors proven to increase mental health A product recommendation for a snack I've recently rediscovered How to get motivated to improve your health without thinking you were not good enough to start with Two Q and As on raw vs cooked veggies and where to find turnip fries  Links I mentioned during this episode: Sleep, Exercise, and Diet for Me...

This episode covers: A study on why some people don't lost the expected weight from exercise A product recommendation for a monk fruit sweetened latte How to set your 2021 goals Two Q and As giving you tips for resetting your body after an unhealthy meal and the benefits of strength training for women Links I mentioned during this episode: Exercise and weight loss manuscript: https://www.ncbi...

This episode covers: A study on the surprising foods that may protect against Alzheimer's disease A product recommendation for one of my favorite snacks How to review your progress on yearly goals (even in a strange year) Two Q and As on when to drink water throughout the day and my thoughts on snacking Links I mentioned during this episode: Study on foods protecting against Alzheimer's:...

This episode covers: A study and an article confirming the mental health benefits of exercising A product recommendation that could make a GREAT holiday gift How to track your health goals Two Q and As giving you soup recommendations and info for my next Color Up program  Links I mentioned during this episode: Atlantic article on happiness in the pandemic and sedentary lifestyles: https://www.thea...

This episode covers: A study about health goals and aging A recommendation for my favorite secret store How to eat and enjoy veggies during the winter Two Q and As on the best ways to get folate and my experience with Amazon's Halo Links I mentioned during this episode: Weight loss in older individuals study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201120113857.htm Thrive Market discoun...

This episode covers: A study on memory and positivity A product recommendation for environmentally friendly food storage 5 ways to make your health goals fun Two listener Q and As on immunity boosting supplements and whether or not I eat grains Links I mentioned during this episode: Positive affect and memory decline study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797620953883 Article about po...

This episode covers: A study about the effects of inflammatory foods A product recommendation for one of my favorite kombucha drinks  How to cultivate a healthy holiday mindset Two Q and As giving you some of my favorite holiday side dishes and my opinion about Liquid I.V. Links I mentioned during this episode: Article describing inflammatory foods study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020...

This episode covers: A study comparing sugar sweetened beverages to artificially sweetened beverages A product recommendation for my favorite cauliflower dip How to rest your mind, body, and soul Two Q and As giving you tips for reducing plastic use and for staying hydrated in the winter  Links I mentioned during this episode: Artificially sweetened drinks vs sugar sweetened drinks study: https://...

This episode covers: A study exploring the benefits of low dose alcohol intake Product recommendations for both nuts and trail mix that I'm loving  How to make any Pinterest recipe healthy Two Q and A's about types of magnesium and how much alcohol is too much alcohol Links I mentioned during this episode: Aging study on benefits of alcohol: https://www.aging-us.com/article/103401/text S...

This episode covers: A study showing that exercise can lower the risk of all cause mortality A product recommendation for my favorite dairy free creamer Spooky facts about sugar Two Q and A's giving you my thoughts on caffeine and Crystal Light Links I mentioned during this episode: Physical activity and all-cause mortality study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7328465/  Nutpods...

This episode covers: A study showing why cooking at home is almost always healthier than eating at a restaurant  A product recommendation for my favorite foam roller How to keep commitments to yourself Two Q and A's on my thoughts on collagen supplements and herbal tea Links I mentioned during this episode: USA Today article on Subway chicken: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2...

This episode covers: A study on the benefits of awe walks A product recommendation that allows me to stand on my feet all day How to start a morning routine that works for you Two listener Q and A's giving you tips for mentally coping with a high BMI, as well as whether or not I eat fruit Links I mentioned during this episode: Emotion study on awe walks: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/329552...

This episode covers: A study with findings that emphasize the importance of sleep A product recommendation for a protein-rich snack Why I'm a believer in adaptogens Two listener Q and A's giving you a glimpse into my journey that led me to my career, as well as my favorite oil for roasting vegetables  Links I mentioned during this episode: 1. Summary of sleep study: https://www.scienceda...

This episode covers: A study that found eating a large meal doesn't always cause the spike in blood sugar that you might think A product that is an awesome alternative to nuts Why I don't believe in "cheat days" Two listener Q and A's giving you nutrients that are helpful to people with ADHD, as well as how to select supplements Links I mentioned during this episode: Briti...

This episode covers: A study comparing rapid weight loss to gradual weight loss A product that is KEY to my sugar cravings How to eat healthily when eating at restaurants or ordering take out Two listener Q and A's giving you more information about which types of exercise give you the most bang for your buck, as well as two book recommendations!  Links I mentioned during this episode: Weight...

Welcome to Wellness Your Way, Episode 1! This episode covers: Why Vitamin D is more important than ever during COVID-19 A product recommendation for my favorite source of electrolytes A guide to being easily able to restart your goals when you get off track Two listener Q and A’s giving you more information about how much water to drink and the importance of finding what works for YOU!  Links I me...