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Kristen S. Patient Expert

Scottsdale, Arizona
Hi, I'm Kristen Suzanne, owner of Kristen's Raw. I'm a Raw vegan chef, author and teacher with a passion for helping people get started and succeed with the Raw vegan diet. As a former competitive bodybuilder, I have been studying nutrition, fitness, and food preparation for over ten years. To... Full Bio
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Chocolate Crunch Strawberries – Easy Vegan Recipe by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food I oftentimes enjoy a little something sweet after dinner. Don’t you? Lately, my after-dinner desserts have been consisting of one of the following: Organic sup ... Read on »
Vegan to Omnivore Journey – Step 1 – Pasture Raised Organic Fresh Eggs –... by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food My last shocking post about my food journey into omnivore land brought me a ton of great emails from people asking what we’re eating now that we’re no longer labeling our ... Read on »
My Vegan Diet Caused Health Problems. Would Primal, Paleo, Or “Real Food” Be Better? by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Things have changed in my life recently, and I want to share what’s going on. But first, it is important that I say I’m reporting this based on my own experiences. Wh ... Read on »
2 Unique Vegan Mayo Recipes (Nut Free) by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food I love salads. But, while I’m all for a traditional salad with organic romaine lettuce, veggies, and raw macadamia nut oil dressing… I’m also a fan of chunky-n-creamy sal ... Read on »
Dehydrating… PICKLES? OLIVES? Why not? by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Experimenting in the kitchen is always a fun time, especially when the result is a success. Here’s one to share… Who knew that dehydrating pickles and olives would be an ... Read on »
High Raw Food Journal. Vegan. Plus 2 Recipes. by Kristen S. Patient Expert 1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Food Journal Time (with some recipes for you)! Here are two days in a row featuring a lovely high raw diet (all vegan, all organic). Here we go… Organic Fair Trade ... Read on »
Chaga Chai Tea With My Favorite Tea Maker by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Last year, about this time, I started taking a liking to tea. I was a total newbie, and kind of still consider myself as that, but I’ve learned quite a bit. For starters, ... Read on »
Non-Sweet Minty Green Smoothie – My New Thang by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food I’ve been greatly enjoying non-sweet green smoothies for a while now. They’re refreshing, especially if indulging in heavy holiday eating (these were a staple this past h ... Read on »
Food Journal – High Raw, Vegan by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food 2 oz coconut kefir Ayurvedic Organic non-Coffee Green powder drink (water, camu, Ashitaba, moringa, Greener Grasses, stevia) Longevity Chia Porridge and ... Read on »
Tips for Being Raw Vegan in an Omnivore World by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Note: This is an article I wrote for the wonderful One Green Planet . And, the image you see above was compiled by them from photos I submitted to them. Stickin ... Read on »
Warm Raw Chocolate Chinese 5-Spice Elixir by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Here’s a divinely magical chocolate elixir that is perfect for starting your day or even winding down your evening. With colder temperatures approaching, my Warm Raw Choc ... Read on »
Greg Powered By Plant Protein – Here’s How I Help. by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Drawing artist I’m not… my specialty in art is in the kitchen. ;) Here’s my latest batch of raw vegan protein powder for my super strong n sexy husband, Greg. You ... Read on »
Sweet Potato Kale Salad – Raw Vegan Transition Recipe by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food I recently wrote about a great way to add baked yams (or sweet potatoes) to your life in an easy and effortless way. Although I tend to eat them straight from the fridge ... Read on »
NutriBullet – Perfect For Magical Superhero Tonic Elixirs, Travel, and Protein Drinks by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food I have a new friend in my kitchen: The NutriBullet  blender. Ooh-la-la Now, you might be asking yourself why I would buy this when I have both a Vitamix and a ... Read on »
Food Journal – High Raw. Vegan. Organic. by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Hi friends! Here is my food journal from this week. (And, don’t forget! My newest book, Raw Awakening (KINDLE version only) is on sale for $2.99 right now – limited t ... Read on »
Raw Awakening (KINDLE) Book SALE – Limited Time Only! by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food YIPPEE! I’m thrilled to announce that the KINDLE version of my latest book, Raw Awakening, is on sale for only $2.99! This is for a limited time so grab a copy here whi ... Read on »
Easy Motherhood With Yams Galore by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food I’ve written a few times about ways to make motherhood easier when it comes to food prep. I can’t help myself as I find ways to make my own life easier that I want to sha ... Read on »
Quickie Raw Vegan Coconut Yogurt Recipe – 3 Ingredients by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food I make my own homemade raw vegan coconut yogurt all the time. And, every time I make it, I tweet or post about it on facebook. And, every time I do that, someone asks me ... Read on »
Immortal Machine – Protein Shake – I LOVE YOU by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Immortal Machine by David Wolfe There’s a new protein powder on the block that I’m regularly buying now, and I’m a raving fan. (That’s an understatement.) ... Read on »
Our Fun Trip to Sedona, AZ by Kristen S. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Raw Food Here are some fun eats and pictures from our recent getaway to Sedona, AZ. The red rock is all around and draws you in. One of our first stops was New Front ... Read on »