Dry staples

Yeast: nutritional or brewer's? Nutritional yeast (alongside brewer's yeast) is sometimes touted as a natural flea repellent for dogs. This is due to its high content of B vitamins, particularly thiamine (B1). The theory behind this claim is that when [...]

The lima bean Lima beans (sometimes called butter beans) are a great source of protein and fibre. They aren't just rich in vitamins and minerals like manganese: dried lima beans also provide an essential amino acid called lysine, which supports [...]

Lentils: small legumes, great benefits   Said Aristippus, "If you would learn to be subservient to the king, you would not have to live on lentils." Said Diogenes, "Learn to live on lentils, and you will not have to cultivate [...]

Lima beans: the benefts Lima beans, also known in some parts of the world as butter beans (although they aren't exactly the same), can be a nutritious addition to a dog's diet when prepared properly. These creamy pulses are packed [...]

Mucilage: what is it? Working on the Doggy Delly sprouting experiments soon made it evident that chia seeds can’t be sprouted in water in the same way as legumes, for example. This is because of the gelatinous layer created when [...]

Chia seeds: a superfood! Chia seeds, derived from the plant Salvia hispanica, have gained popularity as a superfood for humans, and are increasingly being considered as an ingredient in canine diets owing to their rich nutritional profile. Chia seeds are [...]