It’s become a familiar word over at least the last
decade…antioxidant. You can obtain them
from the food you eat (naturally), or from whole food supplements, or probably
the most convenient and ‘popular’ way for most folk, in a synthetic form; a
pill (man-made). I am very much an
advocate of obtaining needed nutrients first from the foods you consume. The problem is, due to the way most people
eat, this would be an insufficient method to acquire them.
Our dogs require certain nutrients in their diet to get
to or maintain optimum health. So, why does your dog need antioxidants in
particular? The same reason people do…to help ward off certain diseases like
cancer. Unfortunately this is a growing
problem especially in the canine circle.
There has to be something to help protect our companions from this, and
I believe that something is food. What
are we feeding them? What does it contain? What does my dog need?
Antioxidants can be found in many of the fruits and vegetables
we eat. They help to ward off free
radical damage which can cause disease.
Even though our canine friends do not require a lot of fruits and
vegetables in their diet, we can certainly add these in without problem, and
still maintain a balanced and variety filled bowl for them.
The benefits go beyond to provide assistance in other
areas, such as protection against cataracts and keeping diabetes in check, both
ailments canines can contract.
Cranberries and apples are particularly good choices of antioxidant
fruits. Your dog can have both of these
in their diet. I will do some
experimenting with these two fruits, combining them and come up with a yummy
breakfast treat. I will definitely be
blogging more about antioxidants in the near future.
The evidence has proven itself over the years, foods
containing antioxidants need to be a part of the daily diet, for doggies and
for people. You really can’t go wrong
with obtaining your nutrients from foods first.
I’ve never known of anyone to overdose on lettuce, foods are a safe
bet…buy organic and then you’ll know you’re getting top quality produce. It really is worth the extra money, and
feeding your dog properly will reward itself down the line with fewer vet bills
and hopefully a disease free canine!
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