Nutrients

Seed potential: unlocked Seeds are frequently recommended for their health benefits in human nutrition - and they have a role in canine nutrition too. But whole seeds mixed in toppings or sprinkled over our dog’s food (or even our own) [...]

Buckwheat Cultivated for thousands of years across Asia and Eastern Europe, buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is naturally gluten-free and highly digestible compared with many cereals. Rich in complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fibre, this pseudograin offers steady energy release and provides [...]

Carrot tops Oft-discarded carrot tops – the leafy greens of the carrot – are actually an exceptionally nutrient-rich part of the plant. Their mild bitterness reflects their high concentration of chlorophyll and minerals, while their vibrant green colour signals the [...]

Bioavailability – what is most bio-efficacious? We might assume when we feed our dogs that every ingredient on the label has a role to play. But we’d be wrong: not all of those ingredients are absorbed or utilised (bio-efficacious). Everything [...]

Pumpkin Seeds Known for their distinctive shape and rich, nutty flavour, pumpkin seeds are a nutrient-dense food with a long history. They have been a dietary staple in many cultures for centuries and are celebrated not only for their taste [...]

Scum or yum? Another no-waste day in the kitchen. This week I was making a batch of broth from beef knuckles.  And apple vinegar. That’s all. I noticed after it came to the boil that there was a lot of [...]