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.

Why Canola Oil Is Not A Health Food

Do you still think that Canola oil is a heart-healthy option? In this guest post by Alison of Health Nut Nation, you’ll learn the truth about Canola oil and how its made. You may not ever want to touch the stuff again…

Fight Back Friday February 8th

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.

The Great Cholesterol Myth

It’s rare that I’m thankful for Dr. Oz. It’s not that I dislike him; I just don’t always agree with him. But he completely got it right this time! In a recent show about cholesterol, he compacted the message I’ve been writing in blog post after blog post for the past few years into one succinct, visually-stimulating, and easy to understand explanation. Watch the video below, then share it with all your friends and family! It will ROCK THEIR WORLD.

Laughing Storks: Guest Post By Dr. Kaayla T. Daniel

Folks over the age of five who still believe storks bring babies are most likely young at heart — and the laughing storks of their communities. But in a certain region of Denmark, there IS a correlation between the number of storks and the number of babies.

Pre-Order Beautiful Babies Book & Get FREE E-Course

That full-to-bursting feeling? That’s how I feel right now. And you know what? I’m so thankful for having given birth to this little volume that I’m giving away a free enrollment in my Beautiful Babies Online Nutrition Course to everyone who pre-orders my book — a $199 value!

Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs

By slowly stewing grass-fed short ribs, you can tenderize the beef while infusing it with big flavors. It’s simple too! Just throw the ingredients into your slow cooker, and at the end of the day you’ve got a hearty meal and a kitchen smelling of irresistible Korean cuisine.

WalMart and Big Food Push For GMO Labeling

Yesterday morning, I woke up in an alternate universe. I know this because the subject line of an email in my inbox said, “Boycott Working!!! WalMart wants GMOs Labeled!” Yeah, right. Some well-intentioned reader was putting a spin on things. I opened the email and clicked on a link to this New York Times article. My jaw dropped. I think I heard it hit the floor. Could this be real? I think it is… Sometime after my happy dance, I had to ask myself why WalMart and Big Food would begin pushing for GMO labeling. The answer is not quite as happy.

Fight Back Friday February 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.

So, let’s have some fun.

Smoked Oyster Spread

Smoked Oyster Spread makes a delightful, tasty, nutrient-rich snack for the entire family. In traditional cultures, oysters are considered a sacred food — not because they hold pearls inside, but because they boost fertility and improve birth outcomes.

The problem is, many of us don’t know how to eat them or prepare them. Shucking fresh oysters can be intimidating for oyster newbies, and many of us have never even eaten them, let alone cooked them. So, how are we supposed to eat this sacred, nourishing food?

Fight Back Friday January 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.