…and health.
This chart comes from a full article in dogsnaturallymagazine. I try to feed as many of these different foods as possible. For us, palm fruit oil translates into coconut oil. I buy it in the biggest container I can find from Amazon.
I also avoid corn and other grains and starches in my dogs’ diet. And while feeding fish is great, the smaller the fish, the less mercury poisoning.
I recently learned that fish in dog food is not protected by the national ban on a particular preservative used in dog and cat food . This cancer-causing preservative is added right on the boat to fish destined for pet consumption.
Finally, I just found out that even my “natural, sugar-free, nothing but peanuts” peanut butter is not a good thing to feed. *sigh* Go ahead, read the article. *sigh*
So no more PB for me or Lucy or Xena. Guess I’ll check out cashew butter and almond butter. The hubby eats those because of a peanut allergy. And yes, the dogs eat healthier than I do, but I am going to try to make small changes in my diet, too. I’ve already dropped sugar (again) and have almost dropped dairy (again). There are those few pieces of leftover pizza in the fridge calling my name. I feel the physical affects of both these food types, so it’s not so hard to justify banning them from my life. Maybe I should make a policy of “if it doesn’t go in my dogs’ bowl, it doesn’t go onto my plate,” the difference being that my meat will be cooked.
So, no New Year’s Resolutions in this household…just some thoughtful changes that may be coming my way.
Wishing everyone good health and long life, Amy
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia 
I used to do the same thing. I have to find out what the story is on what I’m feeding them now.
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Good on cutting out the hydrogenated fats. But there’s still the liver cancer-causing aflatoxins.
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Instead of putting real PB in my oatmeal today, I’m adding powdered peanut butter. It gives good flavors and no bad fats!
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I used to feed Lexi salmon and sweet potato. No wonder our dogs get cancer. I will see if Amazon has that as an ebook.
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I had no idea about the preservatives being added to fish destined for do food.. sigh. You may want to read the book The Plant Paradox for yourself. I highly recommend it.
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Yes, those would make good treats. I hate fish and can’t stand to touch the frozen or canned ones.
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The freeze dried ones are So much easier to handle…. I never thought of getting canned.
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Sure. I know you two kitties are not fans of “people food.” But I have thought about you when I read more about and use oregano oil. Great stuff!
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Same thing happened to me when I gave up all sugar (except Stevia, which does not produce the glycemic response) and then all dairy but goat. Then I fell off the wagon or out of the boat or something over the holidays! Back on track, though. Thumbs up on the eggs…nature’s perfect food.
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Sure. Hope it useful. I keep trying to learn more in hopes of never having another dog get cancer.
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You can row down my river of tears about the PB. Minnows…never thought of those! I often get frozen “noting but” sardines at a local Asian market, and sometimes 99 cent cans packed in water from the grocery.
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My dogs love freeze-dried minnows as a treat (found in the cat section of the store…shhhh) so it’s good to they will have less mercury, etc. I’ll have to check on the preservatives though. And no peanut butter? Argh… My dogs and I are both crying now.
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Thanks for the info.
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We get eggs almost everyday and we have been getting some broccoli too. Mom gave up sugar and some dairy and grains for a few months and lost 20 lbs. She hasn’t gained any back but has let some sugar sneak back in her diet. It is hard to be good all the time
hugs
Hazel & Mabel
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Interesting….thanks Xena, Lucy and Mom Amy.
Jean
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I’d eat the same thing but my large glass would probably be red wine 🍷 LOL
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And I also meant to mention that it is again in the news that a glass of red wine a day (for your Mom, Cupcake, not for you) is very healthy.
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Hey, maybe that means you will get even more!
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Oh, C., I hope you get the good nutrition from chewing them, at least. Have you tried any other berries, to see if you like them better? Xena loves bananas, too (Lexi hated them) and, well, pretty much everything!
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Add a variety of other raw meats and bones and you have the healthiest diet on the planet for Ray! (dropping the kibble, of course) 🙂
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That makes me feel so good that I can be an inspiration to someone. I just finished my grilled pimento (goat) cheese using Healthy Choice spread, with a large glass of filtered water. 🙂
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I did forget the seeds, and they are very good too. Thanks for the reminder, Kissie.
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What a great post, you see I LUFFS my veggies and fruit and fishes (sorry I might have started drooling a little) and now Mum is feeling even better about adding them to my bowl
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
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Just when people are becoming health conscience for 2018, Mom is planning to start drinking wine this year. Go figure. I’m looking forward to some blueberries, now that she has read this. I usually chew them and spit them out on the rug. It’s fun!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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I forgot-the vet said it was important that the veggies are organic and pesticide-free.
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You forgot sunflower seeds!
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No wonder Ray is such a healthy “boy”. He loves his veggies (kale, broccoli, rutabaga & celery), fish (salmon and trout) and fruit (apples, clementines and bananas)! 🙂
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Way to go with these thoughtful food changes. You continue to be my inspiration on eating well and avoiding those things that aren’t healthful. Toasting you with a cup of {organic only} blueberries-happy weekend!
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