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.

Tyson Pushes Organic Farmer Off His Property

Despite Tyson’s own regulations requiring new CAFO chicken houses be built farther than 1,500 ft away from other businesses, one of their subsidiaries built two new chicken houses within 500 ft of Tennessee’s oldest and largest organic farm, run by the famed Barefoot Farmer, Jeff Poppen. This has forced Poppen to shut down operations on this part of his farm and move his family out of their home of nearly 40 years.

GIVEAWAY: Real Food Fermentation

Want to know how to make naturally fermented, homemade sauerkraut, but are intimidated by the process? How about homemade honey mead or hard apple cider?

In a new cookbook written by one of my Real Food Lovin’ Friends, Alex Lewin, you’ll learn how to soothe tummy aches with homemade ginger ale. You’ll easily dish up an authentic, real, corned beef for New Year’s dinner. And, you’ll finally take the fear out fermentation.

The book, Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen, is page after page of beautiful, full color photographs detailing step-by-step instructions for all these fermentation basics.

And this week, I’m giving away a copy to one of you lucky readers!

Cinnamon Vanilla Spice Body Scrub

Want to know, deep down, that you’re positively scrumptious, desirable, and alluring? Pamper yourself with this Cinnamon Vanilla Spice Body Scrub, and you will. Better yet, pamper your friends and family. It really would make an excellent gift.

Do You Know What’s In Your Cocktails?

I confess. In my zeal for loving real, unprocessed food, I still indulge in Cocktails of Unknown Origin. Do I really want to know what kind of chemical concoctions went into that coffee liqueur? That pumpkin liqueur? That so-called Irish cream?

Fight Back Friday December 7th

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.

3 Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Pesticides

Don’t think your child is exposed to pesticides all that often? Think again. A new report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics warns that children encounter pesticides daily and are increasing their risk of pediatric cancers, decreased cognitive function, and behavioral problems.

Peru Bans Monsanto and GMOs

A ten year ban on GMOs takes effect this week in Peru, a victory won by zealous farmers and other activists who want to protect Peru’s abundant biodiversity.

Fight Back Friday November 30th

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.

The Sugar Industry Is Lying To You

Did you know Big Sugar has been pulling a Big Tobacco? They’ve been intentionally and systematically spreading lies and hindering public access to the truth about the dangers of their product for decades. In this eye-opening expose from science journalist Gary Taubes, he finally unveils their sinister machinations to the general public.

Low-Carb Roasted Butternut Squash “Risotto”

I love winter squashes, so I’m always looking for more ways to use them in my Autumn and Winter recipes. This Roasted Butternut Squash “Risotto” shared by Karen of Living Low Carb … One Day At A Time promises to be a delightful addition to your cool weather repertoire.