Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

Well, I must admit, this was a home run, both in terms of speed and taste. We were racing to make the Thanksgiving veggies and get to our special holiday meal at my sister-in-law's home.  I was planning to make another dish, but in our rush, this one came together more quickly, so we went with it. Upon trying it, everyone said they loved it, even John, and EVEN my two year old! The dressing is walnut, parsley, olive oil,…

Quinoa, blueberries, walnuts, flax seed, and hempseed––you are giving yourself a delicious super food start to your day. Also a great afternoon energy boost without producing cravings!

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!

Beets are packed with nutrients such as vitamins A, B & C, potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, beta-carotene, beta-cyanine and folic acid. Beets contain betaine and trytophan which can help alleviate depression and relax the mind.  Beets may also lower blood pressure, among other things.I've always loved beets, but just discovered these awesome chiogga beets which are pink and white stripped.  I used to steam or roast my beets until I realized how easy it is to simply grate them raw.…

"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…

I threw this hearty salad together last night and we enjoyed it with baked halibut. It is also substantial enough to be served as a meal on its own. It is highly versatile--you can add practically any veggies and fruits you have on hand, as I did. It tastes even better as left overs the next day, which gives the dressing time to mellow the kale. I went to bed last night looking forward to this salad and enjoyed it…