THE CANINE NUTRITIONIST ADVICE
Raw food and home-made diets do require knowledge and time to prepare and cook, and if you want to move away from commercially made dog food there is still some great options. As much as I recommend a fresh diet and to avoid commercially made dog food, I understand thats not for everyones lifestyles for many reasons. The good news is that research has found that adding just 20% of fresh food into the kibble bowl can decrease the chance of metabolic disease such as cancer by 70-90%. The more variety of fresh foods you can add to the bowl, the better.
FRESH MEAT
Fresh meat is more bioavailable than the proteins found in commercial kibbles. Protein in meat helps to rebuild muscles in your dogs as well as contributing to healthier skin and coat.
ORGANS
Organs are mother nature´s multivitamin! They are probably the most nutrient-dense food on the planet and deliver a plethora of bioavailable nutrients to you dog.
BONE BROTH
Bone broth provides amino acids like collagen, gelatine, glycerine and trance minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
EGGS
Eggs are a great complete source of protein with an amazing source of calcium from the shell.
FISH
Fish provides an easy source of omega-3 which helps reduce inflammation in the body, while maintaining skin and coat health. Choose the smaller fish to reduce toxins, such as sardines.
VEGETABLES & FRUITS
Vegetables & fruits is great source of micronutrients such as polyphenols, antioxidants, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Which when fermented turns to probiotics. Apples are low in fat and are a good source of fiber. But remember not to feed them the core or the seeds. Carrots, peas, green beans, sweet potatoes, and bananas are packed with important vitamins, along with potassium, which is good for dog’s muscles, nerves, and kidneys. Their fiber can also help dogs stay regular. Oranges are great source of vitamin C.
PROBIOTICS
Probiotics are friendly bacteria that nourish the guts biome where more than 80% of the immune system lives! Probiotics are in foods like raw milk, kefir, polyculture soil, fermented vegetables and more. A must + prebiotics.
PREBIOTICS
Prebiotics are a form of indigestible, soluble fibre that feed the “friendly” bacteria (probiotics) in your dog’s gut. This allows your dog’s gut bacteria to produce nutrients for your colon cells, which leads to a healthier digestive system. Prebiotics are in foods such as bananas, greens, onions, garlic, medicinal mushrooms, soybeans, and artichokes.
MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms medicinal mushrooms are great at boosting the immune system and adding variety. High fibre mushrooms play a strong role in gut health. Mushroom terpenoids are antimicrobial against pathogenic bacteria in you dogs gut. Feeding Lion´s mane mushroom can help slow cognitive decline, and has been shown to enhance brain function, and reduce nerve injury and degeneration. Mushrooms that are healthy for humans are also healthy for our dogs.