28/10/2019
I spent a week or so putting this page site together. It was worth my time.
First I'm going to share my home cooked recipes. I welcome my rescue friends to share theirs.
My Duke with Osteoarthritis was my inspiration for this recipe along with my three elderly dogs. If you have one dog or ten, of all different ages, I'll help you taylor something for them.
So here you go!
Pick your protein of choice. Chicken, Turkey, Beef, fish, whatever. Your ratio of meet to veggies is 2/3 to 1/3. Boil it, bake it, whatever you want. I saute' ground whatever or boil chicken thighs. I've baked a whole turkey for them. Pick your protein.
I incorporate veggies:
Great Northern Beans: Rinse and boil in water. Remove from heat, cover and let stand one hour OR continue cooking on simmer to speed up process 30 minutes.
Why? They are a rich source of fiber, B vitamins and protein. They reduce cholesterol, decrease blood sugar levels and increase healthy gut bacteria.
Sweet Potato: Scrub skin on and grind in food processor. Add to pot of water to boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
Why? Rich source of fibre including vitamins and minerals which include iron, calcium, selenium, B Vitamins and Vitamin C. High in antioxidants known as beta-carotene.
Butternut Squash: (or any squash): Skin off with potato peeler and remove seeds. Grind in food processor and add to sweet potato pot to boil and simmer 20 minutes.
Why? Good source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and Vitamin A
Beets: Skin off with potato peeler. Remove leaves from stems, wash and grind everything in the food processor. Serve RAW, no cooking required, keep in a separate bowl.
Why? Beets boost longevity, are good for the heart, prevent chronic disease, excellent sources of fiber, Vitamin C, magnesium and folate. Lowers blood pressure.
Carrots: Scrub skin on and grind in food processor. Serve raw, keep with the bets in a separate bowl.
Why? Vitamin A, antioxidants, nutrients, minerals and fiber. Reduces the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Kale: (or any green, like spinach broccoli, string beans, what ever); wash and grind in food processor serve raw, keep with the beets, carrots in a separate blow.
Why? Fiber, antioxidants, calcium and Vitamin K. "Chlorophyll" and a great source of Vitamin C. Boots your total wellbeing and prevents a range of health problems. Promotes digestive support.
Green Cabbage: Grind in food processor and blanch only or serve raw.
Why? Includes micronutrients, including Vitamin A, iron and riboflavin. High in fiber and contains powerful antioxidants. Its my go to skin saver for all my mange dogs and myself battling eczema.
At this point while my sweet potato and squash are cooking and almost done... I add to the pot a big piece of skinned, ground in food processor ginger, the tumeric and cinnamon.
Why Ginger? Relives nausea, loss of appetite, pain and helps with digestion. As an anti-inflammatory can help with Osteoarthritis. May prevent Kidney disease and I know it helps.
Why Tumeric? Potential to prevent heart disease, alzheimer's and cancer. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Why Cinnamon? Loaded with medicinal properties including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, cuts the risk of heart disease and lowers blood sugar levels and has a powerful anti-diabetic effect.
This is my recipe for my FOUR geriatric dogs from age 9-17. It sounds overwhelming but when you got the routine going on, it's easy and routine.
Questions and comments, lay it on me!