Special Ingredient Saturday – Calendula

Special Ingredient Saturday – Calendula

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Color: Yellow-Orange Description and Properties: Calendula is a popular flower that is grown all over the world, and is a staple in most herbalists’ first aid kits. Calendula is a member of the sunflower family. It is also known...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Acorn Squash

Special Ingredient Saturday – Acorn Squash

Acorn squash contains Vitamin A, niacin, folate, thiamine, and Vitamin B-6, but is also a great source of Vitamin C. This squash also provides magnesium and potassium (which helps maintain the body’s water balance). In addition, acorn squash is one of the best sources...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Pumpkin

Special Ingredient Saturday – Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a high fiber food that provides the body with a good source of the antioxidant beta-carotene. It is a low-calorie and non-meat food that even some of the pickiest cats will consume. This squash also contains one of the highest levels of Vitamin A, a natural...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Cauliflower

Special Ingredient Saturday – Cauliflower

Cauliflower provides Vitamin C and Vitamin K. It also provides minerals to the diet including selenium, iron, zinc, and copper. Cauliflower contains the phytonutrients sulforaphane and isothiocyanate, which help the liver detoxify. It is another source of quality...

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