Ga Geong Lee MD

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

12/31/2025

Korean glass noodle dish (잡채 / japchae)

At Sunny Health DPC, family medicine is more than prescriptions, it’s about food, culture, and connection 💛

Today I’m cooking a classic Korean glass noodle dish (잡채 / japchae), a festive stir-fry we make for birthdays, holidays, and special family moments. This dish always brings back the happiest memories.

✨ How we make it (simple & nourishing):
• Soak glass noodles in water ~15 minutes
• Boil briefly until clear (less than 10 min), drain well
• Stir-fry carrots, onions, and mushrooms lightly in olive oil
• Quickly blanch spinach, squeeze out water
• Combine noodles + veggies in a big bowl
• Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and just a touch of sugar
• Mix well so every noodle is perfectly coated

It’s delicious fresh, and even better the next day, lightly reheated or quickly stir-fried again with minimal oil.

🥕 Plant-forward
🍄 Fiber-rich
🥬 Anti-inflammatory
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Made for sharing

This is lifestyle medicine in real life, food that nourishes the body and the soul.

12/27/2025

Juk (죽) — yes, it sounds like “joke,” but it’s actually Korean rice porridge, and it’s one of the most comforting, healing foods you can make 🍲

Juk is simple: rice + water, cooked low and slow until the rice breaks down into a silky porridge. You can add any protein or vegetables you like, which makes it perfect when you’re sick, run down, or just want something gentle and nourishing.

✨ Today’s version: Chicken & Ginger Juk
This combo is a classic for a reason:
•Chicken → easy protein, comforting, supports recovery
•Ginger → warming, anti-inflammatory, helps immunity and digestion
Perfect for when you’re under the weather—or during cold winter months.

👩‍🍳 How I made it (busy-day friendly):
•I used rotisserie chicken to save time (choose one that’s lightly seasoned and smaller/compact).
•Pull the chicken apart by hand (it tastes better than cutting with a knife).
•Set aside sliced breast meat
•Leave the carcass and any leftover meat for stock
•Ginger:
•Peel and julienne ~1 Tbsp finely (for eating)
•Cut another ~1 Tbsp into chunky pieces (for flavor)
•In a pot, add a small amount of olive oil, then gently sauté ginger + green onion on low heat to release flavor.
•Make a quick stock with the chicken carcass, leftover meat, and water.
•Add:
•Cooked rice (about 2 servings) or raw rice (just needs longer cooking)
•Pulled chicken pieces
•Sautéed ginger & green onion
•Raw ginger chunks
•Add enough water to fully cover everything.

⏲️ Cook:
•Simmer ~15 minutes on medium heat, stirring the bottom occasionally (use a thick-bottom pot to prevent burning).
•Remove bones and large carcass pieces. Salvage any meat and add it back in.
•Optional: simmer another 30 minutes on low for thicker texture, or finish cooking the next day (it gets even better).

🥣 To serve:
•Garnish with green onion
•Season lightly (a touch of garlic salt + pepper)
Keep flavors mild and soothing.

💡 Why I love juk:
Not just for sick days, this is an amazing winter staple. You can easily swap in other proteins or vegetables and make it your own.

12/24/2025

Smoked Salmon With Steamed Egg + Rice or Sweet Potato

🥚 Steamed Egg with Smoked Salmon
Ingredients
•    4 eggs
•    ½ cup hot water
•    Pinch of salt
•    Light sprinkle of black pepper
•    Smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
•    Chopped green onions
•    Japanese fruitcake powder (furikake-style seasoning)

Instructions
1.    Crack 4 eggs into a bowl.
2.    Add ½ cup hot water and gently mix. You’ll notice the color becomes lighter and more opaque.
3.    Lightly season with salt and pepper.
4.    Add small pieces of smoked salmon into the egg mixture.
5.    Place the bowl into a steamer.
6.    Steam for 5 minutes, then continue steaming for another 7 minutes.
7.    Turn off heat and leave the lid on for a few extra minutes to finish gently.
8.    Top with fresh green onions and a light sprinkle of fruitcake powder.
👉 Result: a soft, custard-like egg dish that’s comforting and protein-rich.

Alternative Carb: Roasted Sweet Potato
If you prefer no rice, roasted sweet potato is an excellent substitute.

How to Prepare
1.    Wash whole sweet potatoes (skin on).
2.    Bake at 400°F (205°C) for about 1 hour.
3.    Flip once halfway through.
4.    Check doneness by poking with a chopstick, it should slide in easily.
5.    Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Naturally sweet, fiber-rich, and very satisfying, especially in colder weather.

🩺 Lifestyle Medicine Notes
 •    Protein: Eggs + smoked salmon support muscle and metabolic health
 •    Healthy carbs: Rice or sweet potato provide sustained energy
 •    Gut-friendly: Soft-textured, warm foods are easy to digest
 •    Flexible: Works for low-appetite mornings or busy schedules

12/23/2025

Grateful hearts this holiday season ✨
for a special dinner to celebrate our incredible team. Thankful for their hard work, dedication, and compassionate care for our patients every day. 💙

12/20/2025

Leftover Udon Stir-Fry Bowl ✨

🥢 Healthy Kids Lunch Hack (Lifestyle Medicine Edition!) 🥢
Busy morning? Leftovers in the fridge? This is one of our go-to quick, balanced lunch ideas that kids actually enjoy, even cold!

➡️ Defrost frozen udon overnight
➡️ Boil noodles 2–3 minutes, drain (no need to rinse!)
➡️ In a pan, stir-fry whatever veggies you have on hand:
🧄 garlic | 🧅 onion | 🥕 carrot | 🌱 green onion
with olive oil, garlic salt & pepper
➡️ Add noodles, splash of soy sauce + Japanese cooking wine (mirin)
➡️ If it sticks, just add a little water and stir
➡️ Finish with roasted sesame seeds
➡️ Optional: a few drops of sesame oil before turning off heat

🍱 Pack it straight into the lunchbox
✔️ Balanced carbs + veggies
✔️ Minimal prep
✔️ Tastes great warm or cold

At Sunny Health DPC, we believe healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated, just practical, flexible, and realistic for families 💚


12/12/2025

Easy Fall Weeknight Dinner Idea 
Here’s one of my favorite fall dinners: roasted fresh cauliflower, crispy air-fried chicken wings, and garlicky pan-seared salmon. So easy, so delicious, and perfect for chilly evenings. 🥦🍗🐟🥦 Fresh

Roasted Cauliflower Grab those small cauliflowers still attached to the branch they’re the freshest!✨ Cut in half ✨ Rinse and dry ✨ Toss with olive oil, salt + pepper ✨ Roast at 450°F for ~15 min, then flipCook until golden. Tip: Take them out on time so they stay crisp, not mushy.

🍗 Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Wings I buy whole wings and cut them myself.✨ Trim excess fat ✨ Rinse + dry VERY well (no water = crispier skin!)✨ Season with salt, pepper, olive oil + any spices (garlic powder, veg powder, etc.) ✨ Air-fry at 370°F for 10+ min, flip and continue until crisp.

🐟 Garlic Pan-Seared Salmon ✨ Cut into smaller pieces ✨ Rinse + pat dry ✨ Sauté minced garlic in olive oil ✨ Add salmon, season with salt + pepper ✨ Flip often so the garlic doesn’t burn ✨ Cover for 5 min if you want it to cook through, then uncover to crisp the edges Tip: Remove from heat quickly! Salmon keeps cooking even off the stove.
Serve everything with a little brown rice or your favorite whole-grain carb. Simple, balanced, and full of protein + vegetables, perfect for cozy fall nights. 🍁 Hope you enjoy this video and try it at home! Sunny Health Direct Primary Care, Las Vegas 💛 🍗 🍂🍁❤️

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12/08/2025

We’re Hiring in Las Vegas! 🎉
Sunny Health DPC is growing, and we’re looking for passionate providers to join our team.
Now accepting applications for:
✨ Doctor (MD/DO)
✨ Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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If you’re compassionate, motivated, and love patient-centered care, we’d love to meet you!
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12/03/2025

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11/29/2025

Came back to Toronto and wow… life changes fast!
When I left, it was just me. Now I return with two little sidekicks, and suddenly there are FOUR of us running around the city. 😂❤️
Seeing my kids meet my friends’ kids, and instantly get along, might be the most beautiful part of this trip.
Toronto, your people (big and small) make my heart so full. 🇨🇦❄️

✨ Sunny Health DPC • Las Vegas ✨Last week, our incredible group of women physicians came together for a Thanksgiving lun...
11/21/2025

✨ Sunny Health DPC • Las Vegas ✨

Last week, our incredible group of women physicians came together for a Thanksgiving luncheon hosted by the amazing Dr. Aida Loudyi, MD and Dr. Ati Hakimi.

When women lift each other, we all rise — as leaders, as colleagues, and as healers for our community. Stronger together, always. 💛

Grateful for sisterhood in medicine and the privilege of caring for Las Vegas. 🧡🌿🩺

11/19/2025

Easy California Rolls + Shrimp & Asparagus ❤️ Healthy Friendsgiving Recipes!

🥑 Homemade California Rolls
Used leftover rice, ripe avocado, seaweed flakes, Japanese sesame seeds, and roasted seaweed sheets. Rolled them up and topped with seaweed salad and crab salad from Baek Store fresh, light, and so easy to make!

🦐 Shrimp & Asparagus
Lightly marinated the shrimp in Japanese pineapple teriyaki, then pan-cooked with garlic until golden (not overcooked!).
Asparagus was sautéed in olive oil with a pinch of salt, finished with a splash of water and quick steam to keep it tender and perfect.

✨ Friendship Thanksgiving Potluck ✨
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m reminded how healing it is to share food, laughter, and time with the people we love. 🧡

Healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated just made with heart.
Grateful for good friends, good food, and good health this season. 🍁🫶

I had the absolute joy of joining the children’s classroom for Career Day today, and my heart is so full. We explored th...
11/17/2025

I had the absolute joy of joining the children’s classroom for Career Day today, and my heart is so full. We explored the brain, the skull, and how our bodies understand touch and sensation. The kids loved our proprioception demo proving you can know exactly where your body is, even with your eyes closed!

Their innocence, bright minds, and endless curiosity were truly inspiring. They asked the best questions and reminded me why sharing knowledge is such a privilege.

Children are our hope, our future, and our greatest dream and I must say, we have some extraordinary ones right here. 🌟

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