In our quest to reduce sugar, and thereby reduce yeast and trim the waistline, I worked on a few smoothie options that contained more veg and less fruit. These options have been working. Pearl’s urine is clear, that potent smell is now gone, and she’s lost over half a pound in 2 weeks!
There are some base ingredients I put in all their smoothies, so it may look like a long list of stuff, but half of it is the routine add-ins, including:
A pinch of sea salt because the body needs salt to function properly, and they’re eating whole, unprocessed food that contains no salt. So, we have to add it back in.
Raw honey for its antimicrobial, antibacterial, and homeopathic treatment of environmental pollen allergies. For a more detailed account of all things marvelous about honey in your dog’s diet, read this.
Raw, fermented goat’s milk for the protein, probiotics, and natural antihistamine.
1 clove of freshly minced garlic. I’ve discussed it before. It’s on every veterinarian’s list of what not to feed your dog. This article in Dogs Naturally Magazine explains why that is and refutes it. In such a small quantity, it’s good for the gut. It’s anti-fungal, antibiotic, antiviral, and boosts immune health.
The other thing I’m adding is blueberries while they’re in season. Blueberries are such great antioxidants, and good for the smooth muscles of internal organs. A small handful doesn’t bring in too much sugar.
These two recipes below include several “cooling” foods that also support the liver.
Cucumber Mint
- small bunch of fresh mint, stemmed
- 2-4 slices of cucumber
- 2 kale leaves, stemmed (I use flat leaf kale grown locally)
- 2 oz fresh blueberries
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 2 oz Answers raw goat milk
- 2 oz filtered water
Avocado Basil
- 2 kale leaves, stemmed
- small bunch of arugula
- small bunch of fresh basil
- 2oz fresh blueberries
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 2oz Answers raw goat milk
- 2oz filtered water
Note: The avocado makes a thick and creamy smoothie. You may want to add more water to make it thinner.
Broccoli Carrot
- 3-4 broccoli florets
- 2 kale leaves, stemmed
- 1 small carrot, chopped
- 2 oz fresh blueberries
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 2 oz Answers raw goat milk
- 2 oz filtered water
These have been super easy and very popular. Of course, my dogs will eat just about anything I put before them, but they’ve not turned a nose up even once. Plus, I really feel good about feeding these things to them. At night, they of course get meat protein, and I don’t have to worry about balance because they’re getting these wonderful greens to start their day.
I also feel confident that we’ve got our yeast, bladder, and liver issues on the run.
pugs & kisses,
The HOL Dog 