Chef Michel Nischan
Changing the world through food
“If we fix food, we have the ability to fix so many problems. It will take all of us – chefs, consumers, politicians, farmers, food producers of all sizes, and nonprofit leaders – to make this change.” - Chef Michel Nischan
Co-Founder and Chairman of Wholesome Wave
Addressing diet-related diseases by helping low-income Americans buy and eat healthy fruits and vegetables.
Founder and CEO of Wholesome Crave
Plant-based soups that help make nutritious fruits and vegetables available to all. Every purchase directly supports the work of our partner, Wholesome Wave.
Recipes —
Get the latest tips, techniques and recipes from Chef Michel
Reunite yourself with your kitchen while making an impact.
Chana Masala Side Salad
Simple steps, simple ingredients
Missouri-Style Dry Ribs
Finger lickin’ good!
“Food as a single subject has more impact on human health, environmental health, societal health and economic health than any other subject.”
-Chef Michel Nischan
Follow Michel on Instagram and Twitter: @michelnischan
Latest Press
edible INDY | Rethinking Hunger: Why Feeding Those in Need Must Focus on Nutrition
As co-founder and chairman of Wholesome Wave, a nonprofit founded in 2007 to solve not just food insecurity but nutrition insecurity, Michel Nischan wants people to have not just enough food, but the right foods.
Politico | How Prescribing Tomatoes Could Help Some Americans Eat Better After Covid
This Politico article dives into diet-related illnesses and the heightened awareness of nutrition security since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. Simple solutions are right around the corner.
ChefsFeed | Chili Cook-Off with Chef Michel Nischan and BJ Smith
See two fellow food advocates cook-off using Wholesome Crave’s Fiery Veggie Chili. Who’s got what it takes when they turn up the heat?
Beyond the Kitchen —
Michel shares his thoughts, passions, wisdom and insider tips through his online blog.