Author Archives: Kelly Kaeding

Goji Berry Smoothie

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: June 3, 2011

Just beautiful. 1/2 cup mango or papaya 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup strawberries or raspberries 1/4 cup Goji berries 1 T goji berry whey protein 1 cup water 1/3 cup plain whole milk yoghurt   Blend and enjoy the beauty as is slides down.

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Green Smoothie

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: June 3, 2011

Get a serving of greens in before lunch! 1 avocado 1 cup mango, papaya and/or pineapple 1-2 kale leaves ¼ cup sprouts 1 t chlorella powder 1 cup water   Blend and go.

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Cacao Protein Smoothie

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: June 3, 2011

This smoothie is quite satisfying and might even keep you going till lunch. 2 dates, pitted 1 T almond butter 1 t raw cacao ½ t raw cacao nibs Pinch of cinnamon 1 T whey protein 1 cup almond milk (or water or other liquid) 1 cup fresh pears, apples, or fruit of choice (optional) […]

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Tropical Smoothie

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: June 3, 2011

This smoothie is worthy of a little paper umbrella… and a beach, while we’re at it! 6-8 macadamia nuts 2 dates, pitted ½ cup papaya ½ cup pineapple ½ cup mango 1 T dried coconut 1 t coconut oil 1 cup water (approx) If you are using any frozen fruit, put that in the blender […]

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Savory Smoothie

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: June 1, 2011

I like some of the veggies in my smoothie cooked, especially butternut squash. two servings 2 cups butternut squash, chopped 1/2  onion, chopped 1-2 leaves of kale 2 cups chicken broth or water 1 carrot 1 stalk celery 1 zucchini 1 cup chickpeas, cooked 1-2 cloves garlic 1 t fresh ginger, minced 1/2 t  sea […]

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Raw vs. Cooked Vegetable

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: May 4, 2011

Cleansing does not mean fasting, nor should it for most people. It also doesn’t not mean eating only raw fruits and vegetables, nor should it, especially in a climate like ours in Vermont. Raw vegetables are cold and hard to digest. Some people say that cooking vegetables kills the enzymes and therefore raw is better. […]

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Ayuvedic Avocado Salad

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: May 4, 2011

(for one) chop 1 avocado, 1 banana & 1 orange into bite-sized pieces and combine in a bowl. add: ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon coriander, ½ teaspoon salt (all to taste) squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the top. mix. optional: top with whole roasted or ground raw sunflower seeds   This is one […]

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Thai Chicken Salad (Laap Gai)

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: May 2, 2011

This is my favorite Laos dish. It can be served with sticky rice and hand pounded chili paste or simply with lettuce.   1 pound chicken breast or tenders 2 t vegetable oil 2 T white sticky rice powder (toasted and ground) 1 lemongrass, finely minced ¼ cup green onion, chopped ¼ cup mint, finely […]

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Ginger Stir-fried Chicken and Veggies over Buckwheat Noodles

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: May 2, 2011

Super quick and satisfying   2 t coconut oil 3 carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal 1 broccoli crown, cut into bite sized pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 chicken breast, sliced thin on diagonal ½ bunch kale, deviened and chopped 1 T ginger, minced

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Mango Jicama Watercress Salad

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: May 2, 2011

Fresh and delicious.   1 bunch of watercress, rinse and pull tops off stems 1 ripe mango, use mandoline or coarse grater ¼ jicama, use mandoline or coarse grater ½ bunch cilantro, rinse and chop 1-2 limes   Mix watercress, mango, jicama and cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze limes over top. I used mint instead […]

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