Colostrum – the Milk of the Gods
What’s Colostrum? Put simply, colostrum is a pre-milk produced by mammals immediately after birth, before the actual white milk that we are familiar
Ancestral diet
Blackfoot’s Ancestral Diet
The raw journey
The ABCs of nutrients
On processed foods
Ailments and diseases
‘Natural’ Supplements and Synthetic Supplements
There is a significant problem with the way we view vitamins and minerals. The difficulty and error pertains to science considering and examining nutrients
Whole Foods vs Supplements
It was the 2016 Copa America Cup final, Chile vs Argentina. I watched it with Stark, our production director, over a few bottles
Nutrient Synergy and Antagonism
Our course on home prepared raw meals continues today. For the benefit of those joining for the first time, this is a short recap.
Home Prepared Meals
There is one important tip I can give you about cooking for your pet – Don’t do it. Not unless you want your pet
AAFCO and NRC
Very often, experts will argue against raw feeding, especially against PMR (Prey Model Raw), stating that deficiencies in nutrients will show up in the
Pet Nutrition – Which Companies Are Behind Your Pet’s Food?
Article produced in entirety from: https://www.greenacreskennel.com/blog/2019/10/01/pet-nutrition-which-companies-are-behind-your-pets-food/ As a pet food retailer, I am part of an industry that many believe; myself included, has
Analysis of Pet Food Ingredients
I was in a pet shop to get some kibbles for Shasha the other day, just kidding, haha. I was on a field trip,
Understanding Pet Food Labels
I was having a gourmet sausage making competition with Stark, our production director, meat extraordinaire. He claimed there was no way his handcrafted wagyu
Kibble Kills
http://catcentric.org/nutrition-and-food/no-kibble/kibble-ingredients/ “Rodney Habib, of Planet Paws Pet Essentials, created this info-graphic in his own kitchen to help pet food consumers understand what really goes into the creation
Kibbles for Humans
I had a lunch appointment with Shasha the other day. She went for the set menu: salmon roe in mussel hors d’oeuvre; appetiser, tiger
A Brief History of Kibbles
Have you ever wondered what dogs were eating before kibbles became mainstream (circa 80 years ago)? Yes, for thousands of years even as domestic
Endless Bone Broths – Creating Ancient Blood and Bones
Believe it or not, due to the dedication to our craft, Kris and I had flown to Thailand in search of an ancient fermented
Fermented Purees – Creating Ancient Guts
Long lasting health begins in your pet’s gut! If our goal is to cultivate optimal health in our pets, then every pet’s parent’s
Microbes – Our Ancient Allies
The Key to Longevity Bacteria is the number 1 ingredient missing in pet foods. Microscopic organisms – our ancestors and allies
Dissecting Ancient Guts
Stark, our production director, was drinking beer over at my pad the other day. He’s had a fair bit, because he told me that
Filling in the Gaps
Using a methodical approach, we can put together the right macronutrient balance as well as most of the nutrient requirements. Here, we
Creating Ancient Preys – Meat Packs
If you have been following this blog, you’ll know how we have painstakingly dissected the mouse to understand its nutrient profile and recreate it
Dissecting Ancient Preys
Predators select food based on the macronutrient balance that best assures their survival. The elk or the moose has the right balance of fat,
Macronutrients – the Foundations to Health
The human diet consists of an amazing variety of flavours and textures, of different aromas and nutrient profiles, and of various degrees of doneness,
Programme of Evolutionary Nutrition
As a raw food formulator, I work really hard at my recipes. It’s a bit like creating dishes at my restaurant, where I put
How It All Began
The story began around twenty years ago, when Kris, our resident dog whisperer, embarked on a quest to discover a natural diet that would