THE BEAUTY OF BLUEBERRIES
We all know blueberries are considered a superfood, but do you know why they are a superfood for your pup?
The best sources of antioxidants are fruits and especially berries! Oxidative damage leads to disease and premature aging. Antioxidants are also important because they help repair the cells damaged by
oxidation. Blueberries contain a large amount of a special antioxidant not found in many other foods
and are a more potent source of antioxidants than any other fruit!
These tiny little blue beauties pack a punch when it comes to improving your dog’s nutrition!
Blueberries can:
- Inhibit tumor growth;
- prevent mutations;
- lower blood sugar;
- decrease chronic inflammation;
- protect the brain;
- improve cognitive capabilities;
- and are rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as trace minerals.
These aren’t your ordinary run-of-the-mill antioxidants… they are a clinically proven dietary supplement. There have been multiple studies done on the benefits of including blueberries in both our own and our dog’s diets.
So how do we incorporate blueberries into the bowl?
Depending on what your dog is eating today will help you determine how much to serve, and the amount doesn’t need to be exact. If you serve a fresh or raw diet, blueberries can make up 5% of their diet. If your dog eats kibble or a dry diet, you’ll want to ensure they receive more
antioxidants to help reduce the blood sugars from the carbs in the dry diet, so double the amount to 10%.
If you’ve got a picky pup, you can get creative with incorporating blueberries into their diet! No matter how you serve them, they’re a fantastic way to improve your bowl!
