The Two Microgreens We Feed to Our Dog Every Day
Over here at Tiny Stem Microgreens, we aren’t the only ones who get to eat our microgreens. Our corgi, Ranger, gets them on a daily basis because his health is just as important as ours. Most people don’t know that dogs and cats can benefit from microgreens too.
Why Should I Feed My Pet Microgreens?
Microgreens contain many vital nutrients including various vitamins, minerals, proteins, fiber, folate, and antioxidants. You won’t find some of these in pet food.
These trace substances play a considerable role in supporting the body of our pets. Some of the benefits include:
Boosting the immune system
Aids in digestion
Heart Health
Development and growth of bone/teeth/fur
Liver detoxification
Muscle and nerve function
Prevent certain types of cancers [1]
Anti-inflammatory factors
Now, with that being said there are some microgreens you won’t want to feed your pet and should be avoided. Onions can be toxic to dogs. In general, you’ll want to skip the microgreens that are overly spicy or pungent.
Our Go-To Microgreens to Share with Ranger
Ranger is begging for my sunflower microgreens.
BROCCOLI is a daily microgreen for our dog. It’s full of fiber, calcium, and vitamin k. And we can’t forget to mention the valuable enzyme sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is the most potent activator of the anti-inflammatory Nrf2 pathway which can help prevent cancer and other diseases for our furry friends.[2]
Another favorite for Ranger (and our customers) is SUNFLOWER. Or what we call “Sunnies” around here. These fun nutty flavored microgreens contain vitamins A, B, D, and E. They are also a great source of calcium, iron, and magnesium.
For more reading on the healthiest microgreens for our pets, check out this article.
So are you ready to start sharing your tiny stems with your fur babies? Grow your microgreens at home!
