One of my favorite Asian dishes is Kung Pao chicken. I hadn’t made it before but thought it’d be easy to find a simple recipe. That wasn’t the case. I made this last night – A recipe the WHOLE family loved! Miracle!! So, I’d like to share MY version of this great dish here: http://www.pernuwell.com/?p=1007
Nutritional Support for Acne
Most of us have heard of acne and know how it looks. But do you REALLY know what it is? Acne is an inflammatory skin condition found mainly on the face but can also be found on the back, chest, and shoulders. The severity and progression of acne is determined by environmental exposures, interaction of […]
One more reason to cut down sugar intake – especially Fructose
According to Wikipedia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one cause of fatty liver when deposited fat is NOT due to excessive alcohol use. Rather it is related to insulin resistance. This condition can worsen to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and is a major cause of cirrhosis. The study done by Schulz et al. (2013) set […]
10 Ways (give or take) to Support Your Immune System
70% of your immune system is formed in your gut. If you eat poor quality foods, your immune system is going to be impaired. To build up your immune system, it is important to take a quality probiotic. Go here to purchase the product I use: http://pernuwell.dfhealthestore.com/ In the search bar, key in this […]
Nutrition and Depression: Is There a Link?
Depression & Nutrition According to the Archives of General Psychiatry, roughly 15 million American adults suffer from major depressive disorder. This is about 6.7 percent of U.S. population ages 18 and older. Symptoms of depression are many and vary among individuals. Some symptoms may include: Fatigue or loss of energy almost every day Feelings […]
Gluten and Attention Disorders
Have you ever wondered if there is a connection between the food you eat and your attention span? Does your child eat a lot of processed foods and also a hard time getting things done at school or home? I can help you determine if and how you implement a gluten-free diet. Contact me at […]
FREE Informational Cleanse Class
Do you feel sluggish? Have a hard time losing weight? Suffer with irritability, anxiety, headaches? Have aches and pains? Sugar cravings? Does sleep evade your nights? Are recurrent infections common for you? If so, this class is for you. You will learn what proper detoxification is, why we should go through the process and how […]
Weight Loss Struggles, Conclusion
In Part 1, I discussed the struggle with weight loss regarding what we are eating. Part 2 focused on the behavior. In this conclusion on Weight Loss Struggles, I dive into a few of the biochemical and physiological reason weight loss may be a struggle for you. 10) You have food intolerance/allergies/sensitivities. Often times, we […]
Weight Loss Struggles, Part 2
Part 1 (1-4) last week, focused on what you consume and how that can affect your weight. Part 2 discusses behavior. 5) You have issues with sleep. People underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. When we are at rest, a quality rest, our bodies have time to recover from the insults of the […]
St. Michael Mom, Nutritionist Credits Cancer to Life’s Turnaround
Imagine, if you can, a scenario where a bout with cancer can actually turn your life around. In fact, that’s how it played out for St. Michael’s Tiffany Flaten, owner and founder of Personal Nutrition and Wellness, Inc., located in nearby downtown Osseo. After giving birth to two children, Flaten was still feeling tired, sluggish, […]