Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

This warm, spicy, with a touch of sweet, concoction was inspired by a special at the Five Seeds Restaurant. Sautéed cauliflower, onion, garbanzos, almonds, raisins and dates spiced with harissa, cinnamon and cumin seeds. So good for you and so tasty. Serve over whole grain basmati or quinoa, with toasted whole grain pita, or on its own.

Since we've been cooking up big batches of quinoa lately, I thought I'd share another recipe for you to enjoy this superfood for breakfast.  This quinoa porridge is inspired by my sister-in-law Chrissy's favorite oatmeal recipe made with cinnamon, vanilla, almond milk, and coconut. I've also topped it with chopped dates and walnuts. You can top it with whatever you'd like--bananas, sliced almonds, chia seeds, blueberries, etc.  Enjoy!To cook quinoa: Use 1 cup of uncooked quinoa to 2 cups of…

This creamy vegetable quinoa dish is a combination of my Sweet Spice Soup recipe and cooked quinoa. I simply combined the leftovers of each and topped with cracked pepper and parmesan cheese for a new dish.Quinoa is remarkably nutrient-rich and easy to prepare.  It boasts of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, flavanoids, protein, fiber, and is a great source of manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, and zinc.Quinoa can be enjoyed as a grain and even ground into flour, as in my…

Nutmeg, cardamom, and cinnamon in a blend of tomato, sweet onion, sweet potato and butternut squash make this a sweetly spiced, creamy vegetable soup. My kids all love it, and every ingredient offers nourishment their bodies need.

Our friend LuAnn, who owns a bakery, devised this awesome chocolate chip cookie recipe and shared it for one of our health seminars.  Made from oatmeal, bananas, coconut, cinnamon, and vanilla, she calls them "LuAnn's Breakfast Cookies" because they are "so healthy you could eat them for breakfast."  These are also great to share at holiday gatherings. Enjoy!Compliments of LuAnn Lukenbach, www.andtheheartbeatgoeson.wordpress.comLuAnn's Cupcakes &amp; Bakery 656 Division Street, Park City, UT 84098, <a href="tel:801.688.7468" target="_blank" rel="noopener">801.688.7468</a>&nbsp;

Creamy Butternut Sweet Potato Soup

This lightly sweet pumpkin muffin is adapted from a recipe my friend Claudia shared with me.  If you enjoy making muffins and other baked goods from time to time, it's good to vary the healthiest ingredients possible.  This muffin is made with nutrient-dense, high protein, high fiber almond flour and almond butter. Enjoy!

My nine-year old son declares that this is his favorite muffin. Made with gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats, and no flours, this muffin could be a great option for those who want to avoid gluten. Prunes, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla and almond extracts serve as the sweeteners.  You can feel good about enjoying this satisfying muffin!

This french toast is made with flour-less organic sprouted grain bread. It is high in protein and low glycemic.  The cinnamon and vanilla add a touch of sweetness.Enjoy!

These chewy oatmeal bars make a yummy breakfast or a healthy snack--great for after school or on the go. The bars can be adapted by adding any number of your favorite ingredients.