Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: May 2, 2011

½ t cumin

¼ t coriander

¼ t ginger

¼ t cinnamon

¼ t black pepper

1 t sea salt

2-3 cloves garlic, minced or chopped

4 lamb chops, grass-fed

 

Rub garlic on lamb chops, mix spices and sprinkle on chops. Let sit for at least 15 minutes. Put chops on hot grill for about 3-5 minutes on each side depending on how thick the chops are. Be careful not to overcook these pricey grass-fed lamb chops!

Serve with Moroccan Quinoa Salad and steamed kale.

 

adapted from A. Junger’s Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself

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Olive Paste

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: May 2, 2011

Delicious!

 

½ cup calamata olives

Handful of parsley

1 T olive oil

¼ – ½ lemon juice

1 clove of garlic – optional (i prefer without)

 

Put it all in the blender or food processor. If too thick, add more lemon or oil.

Serve with cucumber slices or other veggie sticks. If you are not cleansing, serve with crackers or baguette.

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Hummus

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: May 2, 2011

1 ½ cups chickpeas, cooked.

¼ cup tahini

Juice of 1 lemon

½ t cumin

½ t sea salt

3 garlic cloves

2 T oil

¼ cup filtered water

 

Throw it all in a blender or food processor and voila! Add more oil and/or water if too thick.

 

Garnish with olive oil and paprika.

Serve with vegetable sticks or slices: carrots, celery, cukes, radish and/or diakon.

 

Hummus variation

Instead of tahini, use almond butter.

Use parsley instead of or in addition to cumin.

This variation is shown in the photo above.

YUM!

 

adapted from A. Junger’s Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself

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Moroccan Quinoa Salad

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 30, 2011

I cannot get enough of this stuff and my family loves it, too.

1 cup quinoa

½ cup finely diced or grated carrots

½ cup dried fruit (currants, figs, dates, apricots), chopped

½ cup calamata olives, chopped

¼ cup raw almonds, chopped

¼ cup scallions sliced diagonally cut thinly

1 t cumin

½ t coriander

big handful each of chopped parsley, mint and/or cilantro Read More »

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Cool Breakfast Smoothie

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 30, 2011

Here’s my favorite morning smoothie. Since the stomach does not like to be chilled, and I don’t either especially when it’s chilly out, I add hot water to make a room-temp or cool smoothie.

About 1/2 cup each blueberries, mango, pineapple – fresh or frozen

1-2 cups boiling water

1 T unsweetened dried coconut

1-2 leaves of kale

1/2 cup of rice milk, hemp milk, almond milk

1 T almond butter or 8 macadamia nuts

A spoonful of powdered greens

 

Put all the frozen fruit in first, add coconut and then hot water.  Let sit for a bit. Put in fresh ingredients and blend. Add more water if necessary.

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CLEAN: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 29, 2011

A great resource for cleansing is Dr. Alejandro Junger’s book,  Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself. His book is quite readable and interesting. The three week cleanse Read More »

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CLEANSING TIPS and EXTRAS

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 29, 2011

Take extra good care of yourself while cleansing.

Get plenty of sleep at night and take a rest during the day, too.

Exercise, gently and regularly.

Meditate daily, even if only for 5 minutes.

Bodywork. Schedule at least once session a week of massage, acupuncture, Read More »

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HOW TO CLEANSE

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 29, 2011

Pre-cleanse clean up:

The week before the cleanse, start eliminating or reducing some foods and beverages to make the transition a little easier. For example, cut down on coffee so you will be ready to stop during the cleanse. Sugar is another one to consider limiting the week before.

Prepare:

Read Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself.

Make a shopping list.

Make a plan and mark your calendar. Read More »

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BENEFITS OF CLEANSING

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 29, 2011

Modern life leads to toxic build up in the body which interferes with normal physiology. Cleansing detoxifies the body and allows the body to perform at more optimal levels. Cleansing reduces inflammation in the body and shifts the pH level towards alkaline. Cleansing improves the quality of the blood and improves cardiovascular health.

Common ailments usually relieved by cleansing:

Tendonitis, joint pain and other pain, inflammation and swelling, allergies, nasal congestion, gas, bloating, heartburn constipation and other digestive complaints, skin problems, headaches, fatigue, foggy-headedness and irritability. Read More »

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the WHAT, WHEN and HOW LONG of CLEANSING

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 27, 2011

Over the winter and over the years, toxins can build up and Qi and blood can get sluggish. Cleansing can help get the Qi and blood coursing through the body. Exercise is also important. Eating lighter and hydrating can refreshen the blood. Even if we eat well and don’t smoke or drink, a gentle cleanse can be beneficial for most people. If in doubt about if a cleanse is right for you, contact a health care provider knowledgeable about cleansing.

WHAT IS A CLEANSE? Read More »

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