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.

GIVEAWAY: Organic Gluten-Free Bread Sampler

This week, I’m giving away a sampler pack of delicious, organic gluten-free breads. (My favorite is Cinnamon Raisin.) While I expect just about any commercially produced food to include compromise ingredients, I also love it when I stumble upon a commercially produced food that I can feel really good about buying. That’s how I feel about Manna Organics Gluten-Free Bread.

Fight Back Friday November 23rd

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.

GIANT Black Friday Sale

In the spirit of being Thankful, of having an attitude of gratitude, and of holiday giving, many of your favorite bloggers are offering HUGE sales this weekend (including yours truly)! We’re giving away some of our most popular products at a whopping 40% off.

11 Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

I try to make family breakfasts special by creating beautiful and tasty meals that inspire lazy conversations and a sense of relaxation as we sit around the breakfast table. If you’re looking for that perfect breakfast idea, why not try out one of these dishes?

Our Grain-Free Thanksgiving Menu

Looking for holiday recipes like a Grain-Free Homestyle Stuffing or a Homemade Cranberry Sauce free of refined sweeteners and artificial colors? Check out my family’s Thanksgiving Menu for healthy and delicious alternatives to the typical Thanksgiving fare.

Fight Back Friday November 16th

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 of Make Homemade Crackers Challenge

Over the past two weeks, many of you have enjoyed the challenge of making homemade crackers. I began by sharing my own recipe for Homemade Graham Crackers. You shared recipes and photos for gluten-free crackers, grain-free crackers, soaked whole grain crackers, and more. It was beautiful and inspiring.

Making Homemade Crackers Challenge

How are you coming along in this month’s Make Real Food Challenge? Are you enjoying your homemade crackers? See photos from readers, check out a few more great cracker recipes — including a soaked flour cracker as well as gluten-free cheese crackers. And, don’t give up! Making homemade crackers can be easy and fun.

Videos Monsanto Doesn’t Want You To See

Dare to watch two short videos Monsanto doesn’t want you to see — one of which is uproariously funny (and maybe shouldn’t be!). Find out if you won last month’s giveaways for a $500 Gift Certificate to Vital Choice Seafood or the $275 in prizes from Ayala’s Herbal Water.

Fight Back Friday November 2nd

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.