Ga Geong Lee MD

Ga Geong Lee MD Family medicine, direct primary care, women’s health

08/22/2026

👉 Don’t Give Up Muffins! Just Make These Swaps 🫐

I started with Trader Joe’s Blueberry Muffin Mix and made a few changes to the original recipe:

🥛 Swapped regular milk for 2% Lactaid milk
🍌 Added 1 ripe banana, mashed
🌱 Added 1 tablespoon chia seeds
🌿 Added 1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla bean paste, not called for in the original recipe, but it adds great flavor
🧈 Instead of the full 10 tablespoons of butter, I used only 5 tablespoons, replacing some of the moisture with about 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt

How I made it:
First, I soaked the dried blueberries from the package in filtered water to rehydrate them.

For the wet ingredients, I mixed:
• 3 eggs
• ¾ cup 2% Lactaid milk
• 1 ripe mashed banana
• 5 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla bean paste
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Then I added the muffin mix and mixed everything together until smooth. If the batter is too thick, you can add a little more Greek yogurt or Lactaid milk. You want it thick enough to scoop, but not overly dense.

‼️Finally, gently fold in the rehydrated blueberries.

I lined the muffin pan with parchment liners, filled them with batter, then topped each one with some crushed Nature’s Path pumpkin seed & flax granola for a little extra crunch.

🔥 Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes on the middle rack. Check them toward the end so they don’t overbake.

They came out moist, flavorful, not overly sweet or greasy, with a nice crunch on top.

👩🏻‍⚕️ This is one of my favorite approaches to healthy eating in family medicine: you don’t always have to completely change what you eat. Start with small, realistic modifications.

Add a little fruit. Add some seeds. Reduce some of the butter. Use what you already have. And most importantly, make it something your family will actually enjoy.

🍎 And for the first week back at school, I’m bringing a warm muffin for my children’s teachers. Hopefully they love them too! ❤️

— Dr. Lee | Sunny Health DPC

08/15/2026

3-Minute Korean Egg 🍳

Hi everyone! Dr. Lee from Sunny Health DPC, and today we’re cooking!

I recently watched a Korean mom make this on YouTube, and it looked so easy and delicious that I had to try it. Credit to her for the inspiration!

Ingredients
5 eggs
Pinch of salt
½–1 teaspoon dashida
Cooking oil
Ketchup, optional

Let’s Cook!
Crack 5 eggs into a bowl, add salt and dashida, and mix well.
Get your pan nice and hot with a generous amount of oil, then pour in the eggs.
Use wooden chopsticks to keep the eggs moving. We want them soft and fluffy, not browned.

Once you start rolling, lower the heat to medium. Bring the uncooked egg down, roll, and repeat until it’s done.

Take it off the heat right away!

Shape it in a bamboo sushi mat and let it rest for about 2 minutes. Then unwrap and slice into thick pieces.
Look how soft and juicy!

Add a little ketchup if you like, especially fun for the kids.

Simple, delicious Korean home cooking that’s easy to make and a great source of protein.

Enjoy! Dr. Lee from Sunny Health DPC.

08/08/2026

I Turned My Leftover Soup Into This 🤯

What do you do with chicken noodle soup that’s been in the fridge for 2 days?
Don’t serve the same dinner again transform it! 😋

🥣 CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
You’ll need:
• Leftover homemade chicken noodle soup
• About ¼ cup water, as needed
• Thyme
• Tiny pinch of cumin. (optional)
• Black pepper
• Small pat of butter 🧈
• Splash of half-and-half, cream, or milk
• Cooked egg noodles, I used the thin, short ones

LET’S COOK! 🔥
1️⃣ Remove all chicken bones and skin from your leftover soup.
2️⃣ Put the chicken, vegetables, and broth into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Pour it into a pot. If it’s too thick, add about ¼ cup water.
4️⃣ Bring to a gentle simmer. Add thyme, pepper, and just a touch of cumin if you like. Taste as you go! I like this soup mildly seasoned.
5️⃣ Near the end, add a little butter + a splash of cream, half-and-half, or milk. Whatever is already in your refrigerator works!
6️⃣ Gently cook another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let all those flavors come together. 🤌

🍜 MY LEFTOVER NOODLE TRICK

Keep your noodles OUT of the soup!

I had cooked egg noodles from the night before. Give them a quick warm-water rinse, drain well, put them in your bowl, then ladle the piping-hot creamy soup right over the top.

✨ Better texture and no mushy leftover noodles!

🥩 BONUS: EASY CHIMICHURRI SKIRT STEAK

You’ll need:
• Skirt steak
• Trader Joe’s chimichurri sauce
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Garlic or onion salt
• Black pepper

Cut the steak into manageable pieces and coat generously with chimichurri, olive oil, and seasoning. Let it marinate in the refrigerator.

🔥 Grill to your preferred doneness.
Let the steak REST for about 5 minutes before cutting.
🔪 Then slice against the grain for tender, juicy pieces.

💡 COOKING FUN FACT:
Skirt steak has very noticeable muscle fibers. Cutting across those fibers shortens them, making the steak much easier to chew and more tender!

And almost everything came from food we already had!

👩‍⚕️ Family Medicine by Day | Home Cooking by Night
Sunny Health DPC

08/01/2026

STOP making boring tuna sandwiches! 🥪✨

Today’s family lunch got a serious upgrade!

The secret? Trader Joe’s Potato Buns! Toast them lightly in the air fryer or toaster and they become slightly crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, with a subtle buttery, nutty flavor that takes this sandwich to the next level.

🥣 For the tuna salad:
🐟 2 small cans solid white tuna in water (drained well)
🧅 Finely chopped red onion
🥬 Celery
🌿 Italian parsley (fresh dill would be amazing if you have it!)
🧄 Garlic salt
⚫ Fresh cracked black pepper
💛 Dijon mustard
🤍 A little Japanese mayo
🥗 A splash of Trader Joe’s Ranch dressing

The ranch lets you use less mayo while keeping everything creamy—perfect if someone in your family isn’t a big mayonnaise fan.

💥 Mix everything together and let it chill for a few minutes. Then finish with fresh lemon zest (not the juice!) for an instant pop of fresh flavor.

🥬 Here’s my favorite sandwich trick:
Layer dry, crisp romaine on BOTH sides of the tuna salad. It keeps the bun from getting soggy and gives every bite a satisfying crunch.

Now pile on that tuna, close it up, and wrap it gently in parchment paper, then foil—don’t squeeze it! Let the sandwich keep its beautiful shape.

🎉 The result? A fresh, crunchy, creamy, flavor-packed tuna sandwich that’s perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a family picnic.

Sometimes the simplest meals become everyone’s favorite!

07/25/2026

🇯🇵 Easy Japan Market Dinner 🍣🥩

One of our favorite meals in Osaka wasn’t at a restaurant—it was made in our Airbnb with fresh ingredients from the local market!

🛒 We bought:
• Sashimi-grade tuna, salmon, squid & octopus
• Thin-sliced Wagyu beef
• Mushrooms, Napa cabbage & garlic
• Instant microwave rice

🧂 Only 4 seasonings:
✔️ Sea salt
✔️ Soy sauce
✔️ Ponzu
✔️ Wasabi
(Plus a little olive oil for the mushrooms.)

🍳 How we made it:
🥢 Slice the sashimi and keep it chilled. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.

🍄 Sauté mushrooms and rest of shrimp in a little olive oil.

🍲 Bring water to a boil, add a little sea salt to create a simple broth, then cook the Napa cabbage, mushrooms, and garlic for a comforting hot pot.

🥩 Heat a pan until very hot and quickly sear the thin Wagyu slices. Finish with sea salt or dip in ponzu with a little wasabi.

🍚 Microwave the rice and enjoy!

Simple ingredients. Minimal seasoning. Incredible flavor.

One of the best ways to experience Japan is shopping at a local market and cooking like the locals. And for a family of four, it was surprisingly affordable!

— Dr. Lee | Sunny Health DPC

07/24/2026

Collecting memories, not just miles. 🇯🇵❤️

Japan gave our family amazing food, beautiful scenery, kind people, and so many little moments we’ll never forget. Sometimes the best part of traveling isn’t just discovering a new place, it’s coming home with a fresh perspective and a bigger appreciation for the life waiting for you.

Time to recharge… now back to taking care of my wonderful patients! 😊

07/22/2026

Summer adventures in Japan! 🇯🇵☀️

We visited a local wet market, picked out incredibly fresh sashimi, and made our own sushi with ingredients straight from the market. It truly doesn’t get any fresher than this! 🍣

Enjoying every moment of summer break with great food, travel, and unforgettable memories before getting back to caring for my patients.

06/20/2026

Easy Korean Cucumber Salad in 5 Minutes 🥒

We make this often during the summer because it’s refreshing, crunchy, and takes only a few minutes to make.

Ingredients
4 Persian cucumbers
1/2 tbsp salt
Juice of 1–1½ lemons (or vinegar)
1 tbsp sugar
Small splash of fish sauce (optional)
1/2 tsp Japanese soup base (optional)
1 tsp Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch

Directions
Wash 4 cucumbers and cut off the ends.
Cover with plastic wrap and gently smash each cucumber with a pestle until it cracks open.
Cut into bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.
Add salt and mix. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Drain off the water that collects.
Add lemon juice, sugar, fish sauce, Japanese soup base, and chili onion crunch.
Mix well and taste. Add more lemon or sugar if needed.
Enjoy right away for the best flavor and crunch.

Optional Traditional Version
Use Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), fresh garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and fish sauce instead of chili onion crunch.

This is one of those recipes that doesn’t have to be exact. Adjust it to your taste and enjoy!

Do you have your own version of cucumber salad? I’d love to hear it.

Kitchen pearl: Smashing the cucumbers instead of slicing them helps the dressing soak in better and gives the salad a great texture.

06/17/2026

The Sweetest Peaches Came From Our Backyard 🍑

One of my favorite things about gardening is harvesting peaches.

We have two peach trees in our backyard. The white peach tree mostly belongs to the birds, we usually only get a few before they find them! But our doughnut peach tree is a special treat. It requires very little care, yet every year it rewards us with incredibly sweet, juicy peaches.

This year I decided to individually wrap the peaches in mesh bags to protect them from birds and ants. It took a little extra effort, but it was worth it. The peaches aren’t the biggest, but they are some of the sweetest and juiciest we’ve ever harvested.

There is something so satisfying about picking fruit you grew yourself and sharing it with neighbors. Fresh, simple, and straight from the backyard.

🌱 Healthy living doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as growing a tree, enjoying the harvest, and sharing it with others.

🍑

06/06/2026

Easy Chicken Fried Rice Lunch Box 🍱

Ingredients:
1 chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon steakhouse seasoning
1 bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
2 cups cooked rice
1–2 tablespoons ponzu sauce

Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the sliced chicken breast with steakhouse seasoning.
Cook the chicken for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the coleslaw mix to the skillet and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the cooked rice and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Pour in the ponzu sauce and stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through.
Divide the rice and vegetable mixture into lunch containers.
Top with the sliced chicken breast and serve or refrigerate for meal prep.

Nutrition Highlights:
✔ Lean protein from chicken breast
✔ Fiber and nutrients from cabbage and carrots
✔ Energy from rice
✔ A simple way to get more vegetables into everyday meals

Healthy eating doesn’t require complicated recipes. Sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones.

What are your favorite healthy lunch ideas?

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