Articles by Kristen Michaelis CNC

Kristen Michaelis CNC is a published author and teacher. She's created a general nutrition curriculum used by classrooms around the US and written Beautiful Babies -- a book on nutrition for fertility, pregnancy, and breastfeeding that premiered at #1 on Amazon in its category, beating out What to Expect When You're Expecting.

The Paleo Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook: WEEKEND BOOK LOVE

Are you a chocolate lover? I am. While I adore eating locally and in season, I’ve always known that one non-local food I would never give up (barring a zombie apocalypse) is chocolate. Yet being a chocolate lover is hard for Real Foodies like us. That’s because too many yummy chocolate desserts are full of…

3 Ways to Heal A Stressed Metabolism

Do you have a stressed metabolism? Have you ever lost weight by going on a restrictive diet, then gained it all back (even if you didn’t entirely abandon the diet)? Or maybe you’ve got thyroid problems, irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings, or acne? Are you tired during the day and alert at night? If any of these sound familiar, it’s likely you have a stressed metabolism. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to stay that way. You can heal your metabolism and restore your health!

Fight Back Friday November 1st

Welcome to another Fight Back Friday! Today we are bringing together another collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution.

Who are they? Why, they’re the Food Renegades. You know who you are — lovers of SOLE (Sustainable, Organic, Local, and Ethical) food, traditional food, primal food, REAL food, the list goes on. I believe that by joining together, our influence can grow, and we can change the way America (and the industrialized world) eats!

So, let’s have some fun.

NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY: Le Creuset Cast Iron Cookware Set

This month, I’m giving away this Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Cookware Set to one of you. I am so grateful for you, my readers! You hang with me through thick and thin as we buck conventional nutritional wisdom and cleave to eating according to our ancestral, traditional food ways. Without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. So, as a way of saying thank you and giving something back, I’m hosting monthly giveaways!

Fight Back Friday October 25th

Welcome to another Fight Back Friday! Today we are bringing together another collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution.

So, let’s have some fun.

Take Action on FDA’s Proposed Food Safety Regulations

The FDA’s proposed food safety regulations pose significant problems for sustainable farmers, food producers, and food hubs across the country. Under the proposed regulations, many farmers will be forced to comply with high-cost, industrial-scale regulations, and they will be unable to use traditional, sustainable growing practices. Food hubs and local food businesses will be forced to deal with costly and burdensome paperwork. Ultimately, consumers will face increased food prices and reduced availability of locally and sustainably produced foods. Below is information on how YOU can help, with sample comments to the FDA and more!

BOOK LOVE: 30 Day Heartburn Solution

These days, some of the most profitable drugs in America are prescription antacids — Nexium, Prilosec, and Zantac come immediately to mind. Yet do these actually treat heartburn? Or make it worse in the long run? One of my friends and fellow bloggers, Craig Fear of Fearless Eating, wrote a book exploring the cause of heartburn and offering a 30 day Real Food diet plan for saying goodbye to heartburn once and for all. It’s called the 30 Day Heartburn Solution. Craig is not only a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, but a generous spirit. So when I asked him if he’d provide you guys with a coupon for his e-book, he did!

Mexico Temporarily Bans GMO Corn

In a groundbreaking turn of events, Mexican authorities placed a ban on genetically-modified corn within their borders. Giant biotech companies like Monsanto will no longer be able to sell or plant their corn in Mexico. This follows on the heels of of Peru’s decision to ban GMO corn last year, and for many of the same reasons.

Fight Back Friday October 18th

Welcome to another Fight Back Friday! Today we are bringing together another collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution.

So, let’s have some fun.

WINNER & COUPON: Berkey Water Purifier

Last week, I hosted a giveaway for a Royal Berkey Water Purifier. Berkey purifiers are, in my opinion, some of the best in the world. Because they don’t require electricity or moving parts, they last a long time. Because they’re portable and can sit on counter tops, they can travel with you on trips or when you move. And, even better, you can even purchase a fluoride filter! This week, I’m pleased to announce the winner. For those of you who didn’t win, I’ve even got a consolation prize — a coupon for 5% off all ceramic systems and/or FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50 or more.