A horse’s gastrointestinal (gut) health begins with not only what he is fed, but how and when he is fed. This is where it pays to follow certain “best practices” that help mimic the diet and routine that Mother Nature intended: • Beef up the turnout: A pasture-kept horse will almost never colic because his digestive system is
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Is grass low in protein or high? What about carbohydrates and sugars? Let’s find out! What Nutrients Does Grass Contain? Horses can survive by eating a diet that consists entirely of grass, but many of us never stop to thing about what is in our horses pasture land. It is easy to underestimate the nutritional content
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You’ve probably heard of ration balancers when talking about equine nutrition, but do you actually know what the benefits of one can be for your horse? What is a Ration Balancer? First, let’s go over what ration balancers aren’t. They aren’t complete feeds, which contain high levels of crude fiber (because they’re intended to be
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Both sweet potatoes and carrots can be offered to your horses as treats. Carrots contain about 88% water, while sweet potatoes have about 77%, making sweet potatoes slightly more nutrient-dense. Both are relatively poor sources of protein because of the high water content (carrot, 0.9%; sweet potato, 1.6%; as fed). The primary nutrient difference lies
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From glucose to frustose to lactose–not to mention a laundry list of other “oses”–carbohydrates can be incredibly confusing. But this group of sugar-based compounds, also called saccharides, comprises important energy sources for the horse. Therefore, understanding them and utilizing them in your horse’s diet are crucial. They also are a major component of forages, a
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Ideally, a horse will have constant access to high-quality forage in the form of fresh grass or hay. An empty stomach lends itself to a higher risk of ulcers and other digestive issues. How much to feed depends on various factors such as condition and activity level, but most horses should eat between 2% and
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Even if you’ve loved dairy for a long time, there are reasons to reconsider, not least of which is climate change. Willett notes that considering different sources of protein, the costs of dairy to the environment are probably five to 10 times greater than plant-based protein sources. Dairy farms consume more water. They can contribute
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“It’s complicated for adults, but it’s even more complicated for kids, and we have even less data,” Willett says. The calcium needs of kids are trickier to figure out. They’re growing, so they’ll naturally need more. But the role dairy should play in meeting their calcium needs isn’t clear. There is good evidence that kids
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Cow’s milk is creamy, filling, and delicious ice-cold, and decades of advertising have sold it to Americans as a food that “does a body good.” Dairy products are rich in calcium and protein, and they have long been promoted as important for helping kids grow and helping kids and adults build and maintain strong bones.
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Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste salt to taste 2 cups water oil for frying 10 pieces drained jackfruit Directions: Mix flour, turmeric, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in water until batter is thick.
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Ingredients: 6 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons flax seed meal 1 cup rolled oats 1 3/4 cups soy milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon salt Direction: Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s
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Ingredients: 1 cup soy milk 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 banana, broken into chunks 14 frozen strawberries 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar Directions: In a blender, combine soy milk, oats, banana and strawberries. Add vanilla and sugar if desired. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. A smoothie is a
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