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Kale is a superfood for dogs!
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
By David Haupt
Kale is a powerful superfood, known for its impressive balance of maximum nutrition for minimal calories. Plus, its crunch adds a nice, fresh texture to high-protein meals. Let’s count the ways it keeps your dog on top as one of the healthiest pups around:
Kale reduces the risk of cancer & prevents heart disease.
Phytonutrients available in cruciferous vegetables like kale help boost your dog's immunity and provide antioxidants that disarm free radicals before they can damage DNA and cell membranes. This alone can prevent cancer in your dog. The same phytonutrients are also responsible for maintaining a healthy heart and eyes.
Kale is a great source of fiber.
As fiber slows digestion, the body is able to absorb more vital nutrients from every meal.
Kale is packed with Vitamins A, C, and E.
Vitamin A takes on many jobs; it promotes eye health, immune function, and bone development. Vitamin C keeps your dog's skin healthy, a huge plus for dogs prone to allergies. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that prevents oxidative damage to cells within the body.
Kale provides an important dose of calcium.
Calcium is crucial for your dog, as it builds strong bones, and helps your dog's blood clot and muscles contract.
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