Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

This warm potato dish has a kick to it with the lemon, balsamic, Chinese five spice, and red chili flakes. The small, soft mung beans--one of the healthiest you'll find--add a fantastic boost of phenol, protein, fiber and other nutrients which help defend against chronic age-related diseases including diabetes, cancer, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Serve this dish with brown rice, if desired. Enjoy!

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…