NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED IN WINTER: BEAN AND POTATO STEW WITH SMOKED TOFU

We longed for it so much over the holidays. And now, with a little delay, it has finally broken upon us: Winter! Germany is covered in snow. It has been bitterly cold over the last few days. It is not just us humans who are now particularly susceptible to flu and the like. Our dogs also benefit when we support their immune systems during the dark season. That is why today there is a fully nutritionally balanced vegan recipe for dogs , which strengthens the immune system and leaves no chance for pathogens. Shopping list Sweet potatoes Red lentils Organic pea protein powder (80% protein) Fruit and vegetables as desired – mixed –> we choose persimmon, apple, Nashi pear, fennel, zucchini, carrots, lettuce, and cucumber Oil Mineral supplement ALL-IN VELUXE Rosehip powder High-quality oil, e.g., "Dr. Budwig Omega-3 DHA with algae oil" The quantities for a complete daily ration are as follows (please note that the ingredients have been tailored to our ALL-IN VELUXE ): INGREDIENTS 5 KG DOG 15 KG DOG 25 KG DOG Sweet potato (raw weight) 100 g 250 g 300 g Lentils (cooked weight) 80 g 150 g 270 g Pea protein 15 g 40 g 55 g Mixed fruit/vegetables 50 g 100 g 100 g Oil 5 g 15 g 25 g ALL-IN-VELUXE 4.5 g 10.5 g 16.5 g Rosehip powder Amount according to manufacturer's instructions High-quality oil, e.g., "Dr. Budwig Omega-3 DHA with algae oil" Amount according to manufacturer's instructions The color alone promises an ultimate vitamin kick. And that is not all that the sweet potato has to offer. A substance called "caiapo" causes blood sugar levels to rise only slowly. Not only diabetics benefit from this effect. Providing all essential amino acids is important for a healthy organism and a functioning metabolism. Today, red lentils and an organic pea protein powder serve as protein sources for this purpose. To ensure a colorful variety of vitamins and vital substances ends up in the bowl, we mix fruit and vegetables wildly. Today we decided on persimmon, apple, Nashi pear, fennel, zucchini, carrots, lettuce, and cucumber. In total, this makes for a super healthy vitamin bomb!! Of course, a high-quality oil (we use an omega-3 blend) and our ALL-IN VELUXE mineral powder should not be missing. To this, we add rosehip powder . This is considered an insider tip for strengthening the immune system and is not used for nothing in cases of illnesses such as demodectic mange or inflammatory processes. The reason for this is its high vitamin C content, which is hardly matched by any other plant. Preparation The sweet potatoes and lentils are cooked, as always, at least 15 minutes longer than is usual for humans. This ensures the availability of the contained nutrients. In the meantime, the other ingredients, except for the rosehip powder, are weighed. The fruit and vegetables are finely pureed and mixed with the rest. Combined with a little water, you can form small balls – this looks nice when garnishing ? Once the sweet potatoes and lentils are cooked, everything can be served together. It is important that the ALL-IN VELUXE is mixed into the cooled ingredients so as not to damage the nutrients. Finally, the rosehip powder is sprinkled on top as a topping. Well-fortified, winter can no longer harm our darlings! Rosehip husks → please note the respective manufacturer's instructions. The powder is available in many online shops and well-stocked pet stores. 1. Cooking lentils, pasta, and vegetables Basically, the rule is: For starchy products like lentils, pasta, rice, etc., always assume double the cooking time as for us humans. This means, for example: pasta that is boiled for 10 minutes for humans must be boiled for 20 minutes for dogs to optimally break down the starch and make it digestible for the dog. When feeding vegetables: what you as a human eat raw, the dog can also have raw. Everything you have to cook yourself should also be cooked for the dog. Therefore, you can feed, for example, raw:Carrots, cucumber, lettuce, zucchini, kohlrabi, pumpkinThe following should be cooked:Corn, fennel, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, potatoes Please make sure to wash the vegetables well, especially if fed with the peel. Many dog owners also like to use organic quality. You can alternate the different types as you wish. However, be aware that legumes and corn contain more calories as they are starchy. Vegetable tolerance is individual. For example, peas and beans contain oligosaccharides, which are metabolized into short-chain fatty acids in the intestine and can lead to diarrhea and flatulence in large quantities. Just try different types and find out what your dog likes best and what they tolerate best. How you prepare the vegetables is up to you: you can chop, grate, mix, steam, or steam and then puree them. Picky animals can sometimes be convinced with cooked carrots. The digestibility of finely chopped or cooked vegetables is better. Heat the vegetables briefly and carefully to improve the preservation of water-soluble vitamins. You are also welcome to add a splash of cooled cooking water over the food. 2. Add fruit cooked or raw Fruit can also be combined and alternated – depending on what your dog tolerates. Suitable are, for example, apples, oranges, bananas, raspberries, strawberries, melons. You don't have to worry about the fruit sugar contained. This does not lead to obesity when feeding fresh fruit. For obese animals, however, the amounts of banana should be kept low and dried fruit should be avoided if possible. This has a higher calorie content and can also lead to flatulence and diarrhea. Fruit pits should be removed as they contain hydrogen cyanide. Please wash the fruit thoroughly before feeding. Here too, you can let your imagination run wild with the preparation – from chopped to grated or as a smoothie – everything that is fun is allowed. QUANTITY CALCULATION EXAMPLE: the calculation of the amount is based on the different weight classes. A small dog, for example, requires more in proportion to body weight than a large dog. You always orient yourself towards the amount of the highest weight class specified by us. If your dog, for example, weighs 6 kg, you orient yourself towards the weight class for 10 kg. If your dog, for example, weighs 32 kg, you orient yourself towards the weight class for 25 kg, as that is the highest weight class we specify. Here is a calculation example for you, if your dog weighs, for example, 32 kg: The highest specified weight class is 25 kg, so that is your required reference amount. A 25 kg dog needs 100 g of chickpeas daily. Accordingly, 1 kg of dog in the 25 kg weight class requires —> 100 g/25 kg = 4 g of chickpeas per kg of body weight. Then a 32 kg dog needs 4 g x 32 = 128 g of chickpeas/day. You do this calculation with all ingredients. I hope we could help you. Your VEGDOG Team

||MEETING NEEDS|| Strong immune system – Healthy paws throughout the winter!

NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED IN WINTER: BEAN AND POTATO STEW WITH SMOKED TOFU

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