Lately, our choices of food have been gravitating towards more plants, especially unprocessed plants. We call it a whole foods plant-based diet. The first book I read about this way of eating was “The China Study” written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD and his son, Thomas M. Campbell ll, MD. Eating this way is done to lessen the chances of succumbing to the chronic diseases we might experience as we grow through our baby, teen, young adult, middle age, senior and oldest years.

The most recent young medical doctors are now realizing that the study of nutrition is vital to good health. They are often interested in studying the combination of nutrition and lifestyle style. The combined effects are powerful.

In the previous post, I mentioned a recipe that I thought would be a good example of something Kamala might prepare from the “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook” by Ann Crile Esselstyn and Jane Esselstyn. Dal is as the New York Times said in their March 28, 2024 issue a South Asian comfort food. Dal is made of split pulses which are lentils, peas and beans. They may be cooked quickly and are good sources of potassium and magnesium which contribute to a healthy heart and normal blood pressure levels. The fiber in them contribute to healthy cholesterol levels.

I gathered together everything I’d need to make a Singapore Dal dinner. If you make it, please let me know how you enjoyed it.

All ingredients were chopped, measured, sautéed, stirred and carefully watched at the proper stove temperature. The pleasure of combining all ingredients to make a fragrant recipe was a way to create a delicious meal.

Many Indian recipes create the health we all desire with an ample amount of protein with nutritional sources of vitamins, minerals and combined phytonutrients that I cannot begin to name. Notice no animal had to die to create this fine dinner which I served with quinoa and garnished with cilantro (or parsley if you prefer).

Every time I see a new President in the White House, I wonder what might be the requested breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Years ago I recall the White House posted the meals served. Every Presidential family has their own favorite breakfasts, lunches and dinners. I did find a post that showed the White House Chefs cookbooks which give us an idea of what they had prepared. I’ll keep an eye open to what might be the next possible choices. Hopefully more plant-based wouldn’t you think?

Until my next personal sketch, PEACE and HEALTH, Heather