Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

This quick and healthy twist on ham fried rice is a favorite of mine and my kids.  I actually use steel cut oats instead of brown rice, mostly because they are so quick to make. Also, oats offer more nutrients overall than brown rice. Hope you enjoy!

 I experimented to see if I could make a delicious crepe using only quinoa for the flour--it turned out awesome! This protein-packed crepe recipe is made from four simple ingredients: quinoa, milk, eggs and salt.  With a blender such as a Blendtec or Vitamix, you can blend whole grains for 90 seconds, such as quinoa in this case, to make your own fresh flour, then simply blend in the milk, eggs, and salt for a crepe batter. I'm so excited that we now have this simple…

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 waffles are a different color! Normally they're green!"This was my daughter's comment when I served these waffles.It's true. I usually add zucchini to my waffles, but this time I felt just fine not adding a vegetable because they have so many other nutrient-rich ingredients.We tried these waffles with and without the lemon juice in the batter, and we all preferred the lemon.The lemon is a tip that I got from John's sole cookbook that he brought into our marriage…

After a good workout Saturday morning, I asked myself what I felt like eating.  Inspired by our Iraqi exchange student Sara's ethnic dish, combined with our Chinese friend, (also named) Sara's local dish, the ingredients for this warm, comfort-food breakfast came to mind.  I ran to the market to get the extras I needed, organic where possible, and threw the ingredients together.  It was worth the extra effort.  I can't remember a breakfast I've enjoyed more.  I quickly wrote down…

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.