Author Archives: Kelly Kaeding

The Questionable Link Between Saturated Fat and Heart Disease

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 25, 2016

Are butter, cheese and steak really bad for you? The dubious science behind the anti-fat crusade This Wall Street Journal Article does a good job explaining why we ought to be eating what our grandparents or great-grandparents were putting on the table, i.e. eat butter, whole milk dairy, all kinds of meat, olive oil and […]

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Zero Balancing I Oct 20-23, 2016 in Burlington

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 11, 2016

I am excited to host one of my Zero Balancing teachers here at my office for a four-day Zero Balancing I class. If you or someone you know may be interested, please check this out. Zero Balancing is a unique, hands-on, bodywork system of healing. It combines the Western view of medicine and science from […]

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RESTART Sugar Detox March 2017

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 9, 2016

Nutritional Lisa Lord is running a 5-week program called RESTART. 3 weeks of the program is a Sugar Detox, with one week on each end to ease in and out of the detox. It will be held Tuesdays 6:45-8:00 and  Thursdays from 8:30-9:45 – start date in March TBA. The cost is $150. It is […]

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2016 is the Year of the Monkey

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: February 10, 2016

Get ready for a full-filled year, as the year of the monkey is sure to bring some excitement. Monkeys are clever, witty, creative and competitive and achieve what they set out to accomplish. This is the year of the FIRE Monkey, which brings a spark of motivation for us all. With our heads screwed on […]

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Swiss Pears

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: February 6, 2016

A super simple and refreshing appetizer. Sliced ripe pear with slices of Emmentaler or Jarlsberg or other Swiss cheese.

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Salmon Burgers

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: February 6, 2016

Our new family favorite – decidedly kid-friendly. Two 6 ounce wild salmon fillets (or 1- 14 ¾ ounce can of wild salmon or 2 small cans) 1 T mustard (Dijon or stone brown) 1 T mayonnaise 1 T lemon juice ½ t grated lemon zest 2 scallions, chopped ½ t sea salt 1 egg ½ […]

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Celebrate the Year of the Ram 2015 with Us

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: February 12, 2015

February 19 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. Join us in celebration of the Year of the Ram! Meet the wonderful practitioners at the Vermont Center for Acupuncture and Wellness and envision a healthier 2015. Vermont Center for Acupuncture & Wellness at 161 North Street in Burlington 4:00-7:00 Friday, February 20, 2015 Friends […]

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Simple Steamed Broccoli

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: February 12, 2015

I made this all the time. It is so quick, yummy, and healthy. This and the Sautéed Garlicky Kale are by far the most common veggie dishes served at my house, followed closely by my Cabbage Slaw. Broccoli crown Olive oil Sea salt Set up steamer basket over water and turn on stove to medium. […]

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Sauteed Garlicky Kale

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: February 9, 2015

I love using lacinato kale – the dark green dinosaur kale. Kale is my favorite vegetable, and this is my most used recipe of all times. Kale, one bunch, washed, pulled off the stem,  chopped – let sit 5 minutes or so. 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 T olive oil 1/2 t sea salt Heat […]

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Rutabaga & Sweet Potato Gratin

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: February 9, 2015

This is a great alternative to dairy-laden gratins. I use stock instead of the usual cream for the liquid. I like to use a little aged cheese, such as Gruyere or Parmesan, but this recipe is also great without. It was a huge hit with my family! 2 cups onions, sliced 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, […]

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