Be A Superhero with Superfoods for Your Pet!
By Brooke Sloate
There are two types of
nutrients when we talk about food. There are macronutrients, which are
proteins, carbohydrates and fats – the source of calories. Then there are micronutrients
which are vitamins and minerals, all those little things that help your cells
on a very micro level to function. These different types of vitamins and minerals,
even though you only need them in very tiny amounts, help support immune
function, and are vital to overall good health.
So what is Superfood?
Superfoods are
nutrient-rich ‘whole foods’ that pack large doses of antioxidants,
phytonutrients (nutrients derived from plants), and vitamins and minerals (the
nutrients the body needs to function properly – to boost the immune system and
promote cell and organ health). Anyone focused on making healthy choices at
mealtime looks for ways to add some of these superfoods to their plates at
every meal. We choose to add them to our diet because we know they will
make a difference in our health and make us feel good. Studies actually show
that ‘people’ who eat more superfoods are healthier than those who don't.
Well, the same goes for
making healthy choices for our pets. Adding superfoods to their bowls at every
meal helps to support their immune system and keeps them healthy from the
inside out – at the cellular level, thereby helping them fight off diseases.
Our pets are 100%
dependent upon their human to choose what gets put in their bowl to help them
thrive and benefit from healthier choices. So who wouldn’t want to be their
pet’s super hero by adding superfoods to every meal?
Of course, it would also
help if you didn’t need the “powers” of a superhero to make them eat those
healthy choices! At pawTree®, we understand and have developed a line of
superfood seasonings with 8 different fruits and vegetables (superfoods), a
proprietary vitamin and mineral blend, and premium freeze-dried meat proteins
they love and crave. Just a few shakes of one of our seasonings provide
the superpowers of these 8 superfoods:
·
Kale is a super healthy
green. It’s a very good source of vitamin B6, dietary fiber, calcium, potassium,
vitamin E, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, omega-3 fatty acids phosphorus,
protein, folate, and niacin.
·
Tomatoes are loaded with
lycopene and contain high amounts of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C.
·
Pumpkin is a very
nutrient dense food. It’s a good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol),
Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very
good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Potassium,
Copper and Manganese.
·
Carrots are rich in
beta-carotenes, and a very good source of Vitamin A, biotin, vitamin K, dietary
fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C
·
Sweet Potatoes are a
good source of Beta Carotene
·
Cranberries and
Blueberries are good sources of potassium, vitamin C, and fiber, and are loaded
with antioxidants.
·
Pomegranates are high in
vitamins C and K, and polyphenols (antioxidants)
What difference will
superfoods make in my pet’s health?
Superfoods:
·
Keep their skin and coat
healthy
·
Are good for their
digestive tract
·
Are helpful for their
eyes
·
Are beneficial to all of
their organs
·
Optimize your pet’s
overall health
Why does my pet need
Superfoods when I feed a quality food?
That’s a good question!
When any food is processed, some of the nutritional goodness is lost through
processing. Therefore, we need to supplement to get that goodness back
into our diet. We as humans know that and take daily vitamins and minerals.
It’s the same for our dogs and cats. It’s often difficult to get our pets
to eat fruits and vegetables, but it’s not difficult to get them to eat these
delicious seasonings! pawPairings® Superfood Seasoning is an easy way for pet
parents to ensure their pets eat well and feel well on a daily basis, by
providing a boost of nutrition from vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
It’s the perfect topper
for ANY pet food – wet or dry. And because it’s not the mainstay of their meal
(you’re only sprinkling a little on top of their base diet), it won’t cause any
tummy upset! So you can feed them a different variety at every meal – they’ll
love it!
At pawTree® we are
committed to providing pet parents with a line of premium products to help pets
thrive. Look for products from pawTree that include the ingredients listed
above, including our pawPairings® Superfood Seasonings in an assortment of
varieties, for both dogs and cats.
About Brooke…
Brooke Sloate, Director
of Product Development at pawTree LLC, is passionate about solving problems for
pets and creating products that truly make a difference to pet
parents.
With over 20 years of
experience in the pet industry working for a variety of pet companies prior to
pawTree®, including Nature's Variety®, Hill’s®, Mars®, Petmate®, Applica® and
Sergeant's®, Brooke has developed a wide range of innovative pet products
including pet food, treats, and pet accessories.
Brooke loves pets! She
enjoys the unconditional love of her family of Shih Tzus and responds by
spoiling them every chance she gets!
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