Pimp My Pet

20/07/2022

Too funny! hahaha....now that's an argument!

28/06/2022

awwww....is there anything sweeter than a new puppy?

22/06/2022

Who doesn't love kittens? They're so soft and cuddly, and destructive...but you have to love them all the same!
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=739664334145024

05/02/2022

Thank you! I hope you don't get indigestion! hahaha

05/02/2022

Do you allow your dog on the couch?

05/02/2022

05/02/2022

Can't blame him. It's wet snow out there right now....who want's to p**p in that? YUK!

05/02/2022

Awww...why?

04/06/2021

Add this to your pet food daily as well. It's super good for their health, and yours!

Whether you're organic, keto, low carb, intermittent fasting, calorie-restricted, or just eat whatever you want. Adding these healthy sprouts to your diet is a great idea. Sprouted Brocolli Seeds are super high in sulforaphane. Even higher than cauliflower, broccoli, broccoli stalks, and cabbage! So easy and so cheap! Sprouted seeds are the bomb!

If you’ve ever heard of sulforaphane, you’ve probably heard about broccoli sprouts and why they are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. If you haven’t, let me provide a brief case for why these humble sprouts should be growing in all of our kitchens.

Broccoli Sprouts = High in Sulforaphane
helps protect against cancer
benefits the heart
boosts the brain
increases glutathione
supports natural detoxification
should be more popular than the Kardashians, but somehow isn’t … maybe because it is hard to spell? And broccoli sprouts are an incredibly rich source of sulforaphane and you can grow them in your kitchen for pennies. In fact, one of the first things my thyroid doctor recommended after my Hashimoto diagnosis was consuming raw broccoli sprouts daily for sulforaphane.

Why Not Just Eat Broccoli?

Cruciferous vegetables have many benefits and studies find that eating them a few times a week reduces cancer risk by 30% or more. But when it comes to sulforaphane, full-grown broccoli doesn’t even come close to these power-packed sprouts. In fact, 3-4 day old broccoli sprouts have up to 100x the amount of sulforaphane as mature broccoli.

On top of that, cooking destroys sulforaphane so unless you want to chow down on several pounds of raw broccoli a day, you likely won’t get much (if any) sulforaphane. Broccoli Sprouts Growing Instructions
Place two tablespoons of broccoli seeds in a wide-mouth mason jar and cover with a few inches of filtered water.

Put on a sprouting lid and place the jar in a slightly warm, dark place for 8-12 hours so they can begin to sprout. I’ve tried various different places and find this works best to place the jar on the counter above my dishwasher right before I go to bed. I cover the jar with a towel and start the dishwasher so a small amount of heat comes through the counter and helps the seeds sprout more quickly. That said it also works to leave the jar anywhere on the counter or place it inside a cabinet.

The next morning (or at least 8 hours later), drain off the water and rinse with fresh water.

Rest the mason jar upside down at an angle on a sprouting jar holder or inside a bowl so that any remaining water can drain. Continue to keep the jar in a slightly warm but mostly dark place during this time.

Rinse the sprouts 2-3 times a day and place back on the jar holder or bowl after each rinse. I rinse at meal times so I remember. After a few days, all of the seeds should start to break open and grow.

Keep up with the rinsing and keep the seeds in a darkish place until they have sprouts about an inch long. At this point, they can tolerate some indirect sunlight or low light exposure.

Eat the seeds once you see some dark green leaves (usually 3-4 days after the seed starts to sprout). This whole process usually takes about a week. I start a new batch every 1-2 days so we have a constant supply.
To Store the Sprouts:
Wait at least 12 hours from the last rinse so all remaining moisture can drain off. Replace the sprouting lid with a regular mason jar lid or transfer to an airtight container. Place in the refrigerator and store for up to a few weeks (though I recommend using them as quickly as possible).

Ways to Increase Sulforaphane Content in Broccoli Sprouts

These adorable sprouts are already one of the best sources of sulforaphane. If you want to be an overachiever, there are a couple of ways to increase the sulforaphane content before you eat them. The method I’m about to recommend is counterintuitive … heat them up.

I know, I know, I already said not to heat them above 158 degrees. But it turns out that heating them up to just below that actually increases the sulforaphane content. Heating to an exact temperature may also deactivate sulforaphane nitriles, which aren’t as beneficial. If we hit an exact temperature of around 158 degrees Fahrenheit, it deactivates the sulforaphane nitrile and not the myrosinase needed for optimal sulforaphane.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains that the sweet spot is heating to exactly 158 degrees Farenheight for 10 minutes. See her process in the video below. At her suggestion, I heat water and use a digital thermometer that beeps when it reaches temperature. As soon as the water hits 158, I pour it into a jar with the sprouts and set a timer for 1o minutes. Then, I let it cool and blend in a blender.

Fair warning: a broccoli sprout smoothie is an acquired taste. I do it for the health benefits, but as you’d expect with a sulfur-containing food, it has a strong taste.

22/05/2021

Oh man! hahaha

22/05/2021

Is your pet this talented? :)

11/03/2021

Did you know??

28/02/2021

The best greeter in the world is right on the other side of your door when you get home! :)

17/02/2021

Awww...how adorable. I would take them both home too, would you?

17/02/2021

I've had dogs that were this finiky but the big dogs, well, they'll eat anything! LOL

06/02/2021

I don't know where the idea that Black Cats were bad luck came from but it's absolutely silly! It's a cat, it just happens to be black and gleaming. It's all good.

23/01/2021

That's one well trained cat! https://fb.watch/3ckIUhj7Z5/

23/01/2021

Finally, a recipe for your puppies.

Puppy Chow Mix
Ingredients:
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
12 oz chocolate chips
14 oz Chex cereal
1/3 or 1/4 cup of melted butter ( but not needed)
Directions:
Melt the butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter together in a pan until smooth.
Pour the cereal into the mixture toss to coat.
Put the cereal into a Ziploc bag, pour in the powdered sugar and seal tightly.
Shake until the cereal is coated.

23/01/2021

https://www.facebook.com/Foster.kitten/videos/427084921748956

16/01/2021

Right??!! hahaha

02/01/2021

Happy New Year everyone! Definitely think the cats win this round!
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30/12/2020

Who doesn't love cats? Seriously, you have to love them don't you?

30/12/2020

Typical isn't it?

09/12/2020

https://www.facebook.com/DailyMailVideo/videos/446822426338291

08/12/2020

What are you getting your favorite friend for Christmas?

13/09/2020

Don't cover the elegance with anything but a see through raincoat! :D

31/07/2020

LOL...

18/06/2020

Such a threat! After yesterdays gloom and rain, a puppy's licks would be wonderful.

13/06/2020

13/06/2020

Smart kitty! :)