My Rats Diet & Supporting Research
IF TAKING MY RECIPE OR ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW
***PLEASE REFERENCE AND CITE MY WEBSITE***
This research has taken months to accumulate and I want to share it with all of you. Please cite my website so I can continue to provide new and beneficial information. Thank you!
***All articles referenced on this page and throughout my site were found from my university's online database which would not be accessible to the public through direct link unless also a university student with access to these databases. Therefore, I tried to find the same articles in alternative locations with public access. While I could find a link to most, not all are available to the public. In those instances, I provided a link to the abstract of the article.***
Why all the research? Well, why work towards something with no research to back it up? Without research, you are merely going off of a hunch or a guess. To me, that is time wasted.
I do NOT under any circumstances feed my rats junk food such as chips, candies, or sweets. Even fruits are in moderation. They do not eat pasta, bread, or corn. These have no nutritional value and aid in tumor growth, obesity, metabolic disturbances, and other health implications.
With that being said, I feed Oxbow Regal - Adult Rat food along with my special mix, daily. The mix I feed is based on countless hours of researching different ailments in rats, what interventions were used in an experimental group vs a control group, and the outscomes. I then searched research experiments conducted on effects specific foods and herbs had on rat physiology. Through this research, I was able to design a recipe only containing foods that have been shown beneficial to rat health, such as by preventing illnesses, diseases, and infections.
Effect of High Fat Diets on Body Mass, Oleylethanolamide Plasma Levels and Oxytocin Expression in Growing Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25976631
Lens and cornea lesions of rats fed corn syrup and the protective effects of alpha lipoic acid
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25639531
Effects of Sucrose and High Fructose Corn Syrup Consumption on Spatial Memory Function and Hippocampal Neuroinflammation in Adolescent Rats
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hipo.22368/abstract
High-fructose corn syrup-induced hepatic dysfunction in rats: improving effect of resveratrol
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25238689
Below, I have chosen to share my rats' special recipe with those concerned with their rats wellbeing and who want nothing but the best for their rats! This recipe has not been created based on guesses or throwing things together. It doesn't hurt that rats also absolutely go crazy over this recipe!
Sweet Potato
Effect of purple sweet potato on lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in hyperlipidemic rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21845747
Oral hepatoprotective ability evaluation of purple sweet potato anthocyanins on acute and chronic chemical liver injuries
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24442992
Squash (summer/winter)
Changes in preneoplastic response to aflatoxin B1 in rats fed green beans, beets or squashhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0278691583902661
Carrot
Effect of Turmeric and Carrot Seed Extracts on Serum Liver Biomarkers and Hepatic Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Enzymes and Total Antioxidant Status in Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3648928/
Effect of carrot intake on cholesterol metabolism and on antioxidant status in cholesterol-fed rat
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-003-0419-1
Delay of diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatoma in rats by carrot feeding
https://www.karger.com/Article/PDF/225708
Protective Effects of Selenium, Vitamin E, and Purple Carrot Anthocyanins on D-Galactose-Induced Oxidative Damage in Blood, Liver, Heart and Kidney Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27025718
Chard/collard greens/kale
Spinach
Citrulline diet supplementation improves specific age-related raft changes in wild-type rodent hippocampus
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3776113/
Foods containing Citrulline include nuts, liver, and spinach
http://www.livestrong.com/article/321823-foods-containing-citrulline/
Broccoli
Alpha lipoic acid is found in broccoli and spinach
Lens and cornea lesions of rats fed corn syrup and the protective effects of alpha lipoic acid *(Sourced above)*
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25639531
Green Beans
The cardiovascular effects of green beans (Phaseolus aureus), common rue (Ruta graveolens), and kelp (Laminaria japonica) in rats.
https://eurekamag.com/pdf.php?pdf=002987467
Kelp Powder
Brown kelp modulates endocrine hormones in female sprague-dawley rats and in human luteinized granulosa cells
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/135/2/296.full.pdf
The hypoglycemic effect of the kelp on diabetes mellitus model induced by alloxan in rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3317716/
Cinnamon
Cinnamon intake reduces serum T3 level and modulates tissue-specific expression of thyroid hormone receptor and target genes in rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26374392
The Hypoglycemic and Antioxidant Activity of Cress Seed and Cinnamon on Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes in Male Rats
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2016/5614564/
Cinnamon extract improves the body composition and attenuates lipogenic processes in the liver and adipose tissue of rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26237537
The Effect of Cinnamon Extract and Long-Term Aerobic Training on Heart Function, Biochemical Alterations and Lipid Profile Following Exhaustive Exercise in Male Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4312399/
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
Metabolomic and Lipidomic Analysis of Serum Samples following Curcuma longa Extract Supplementation in High-Fructose and Saturated Fat Fed Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4545834/
Effect of Turmeric and Carrot Seed Extracts on Serum Liver Biomarkers and Hepatic Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Enzymes and Total Antioxidant Status in Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3648928/
Protective effect of Curcuma longa L. extract on CCl4-induced acute hepatic stress
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2409-z
Coconut Oil
Enhanced memory in Wistar rats by virgin coconut oil is associated with increased antioxidative, cholinergic activities and reduced oxidative stress.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28118770
Dietary Supplementation with Virgin Coconut Oil Improves Lipid Profile and Hepatic Antioxidant Status and Has Potential Benefits on Cardiovascular Risk Indices in Normal Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28816548
Virgin Coconut Oil Supplementation Prevents Bone Loss in Osteoporosis Rat Model
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3457741/
Polyphenolics isolated from virgin coconut oil inhibits adjuvant induced arthritis in rats through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1567576914000800
Bone Broth
Dill Powder
Effect of dill tablet (Anethum graveolens L) on antioxidant status and biochemical factors on carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage on rat.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27127740
Dill seed extract improves abnormalities in lipid metabolism through peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α (PPAR-α) activation in diabetic obese mice
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23681751
The Study of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Oil-Based Dill (Anethum graveolens L.) Extract Used Topically in Formalin-Induced Inflammation Male Rat Paw
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24250550
Parsley Powder
Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Impacts of Desert Date (Balanites aegyptiaca) and Parsley (Petroselinum sativum) Aqueous Extracts: Lessons from Experimental Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27019854
Prevention of Experimentally-induced Gastric Ulcers in Rats by an Ethanolic Extract of 'Parsley' Petroselinum crispum
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14696673
Effects of parsley (Petroselinum crispum) on the liver of diabetic rats: a morphological and biochemical study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15742348
Garlic Powder
Effect of the Aged Garlic Extract on Cardiovascular Function in Metabolic Syndrome Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27792195
Aged garlic extract ameliorates immunotoxicity, hematotoxicity and impaired burn-healing in malathion- and carbaryl-treated male albino rats
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/tox.22279/abstract
Neuroprotective Effects of Aged Garlic Extract on Cognitive Dysfunction and Neuroinflammation Induced by β-Amyloid in Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5295068/
Protective effects of garlic extract on cardiac function, heart rate variability, and cardiac mitochondria in obese insulin-resistant rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24142245
Wheat Grass Powder
Evaluation of antiproliferative and hepatoprotective effects of wheat grass (Triticum aestivum)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28605975
Immunoprophylactic potential of wheat grass extract on benzene-induced leukemia: An in vivo study on murine model
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26288471
Effect of wheat grass powder on aluminum induced Alzheimer's disease in Wistar rats
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1995764514602467
Chlorella
Anti-inflammatory activity of lycopene isolated from Chlorella marina on type II collagen induced arthritis in Sprague Dawley rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23237458
Antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, and renoprotective effects of Chlorella pyrenoidosa in diabetic rats exposed to cadmium
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22827700
Effect of lycopene from Chlorella marina on high cholesterol-induced oxidative damage and inflammation in rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23887896
Antineoplastic effects of Chlorella pyrenoidosa in the breast cancer model
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25770318
Intake of Chlorella vulgaris improves antioxidative capacity in rats oxidatively stressed with dietary cadmium
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19194103
Spirulina
Spirulina
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/spirulina
Gamma-linolenic acid (found in Spirulina)
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/gammalinolenic-acid
Alleviation of metabolic abnormalities induced by excessive fructose administration in Wistar rats by Spirulina maxima
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22561632
Antiinflammatory and antihyperalgesic activity of C-phycocyanin (found in spirulina)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19299804
Complementary therapies in allergic rhinitis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24324897
Efficacy of spirulina extract plus zinc in patients of chronic arsenic poisoning: a randomized placebo-controlled study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16615668
Ergogenic and antioxidant effects of spirulina supplementation in humans
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20010119
Preventive effects of Spirulina platensis on skeletal muscle damage under exercise-induced oxidative stress
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16944194
Pau D'Arco
***PLEASE REFERENCE AND CITE MY WEBSITE***
This research has taken months to accumulate and I want to share it with all of you. Please cite my website so I can continue to provide new and beneficial information. Thank you!
***All articles referenced on this page and throughout my site were found from my university's online database which would not be accessible to the public through direct link unless also a university student with access to these databases. Therefore, I tried to find the same articles in alternative locations with public access. While I could find a link to most, not all are available to the public. In those instances, I provided a link to the abstract of the article.***
Why all the research? Well, why work towards something with no research to back it up? Without research, you are merely going off of a hunch or a guess. To me, that is time wasted.
I do NOT under any circumstances feed my rats junk food such as chips, candies, or sweets. Even fruits are in moderation. They do not eat pasta, bread, or corn. These have no nutritional value and aid in tumor growth, obesity, metabolic disturbances, and other health implications.
With that being said, I feed Oxbow Regal - Adult Rat food along with my special mix, daily. The mix I feed is based on countless hours of researching different ailments in rats, what interventions were used in an experimental group vs a control group, and the outscomes. I then searched research experiments conducted on effects specific foods and herbs had on rat physiology. Through this research, I was able to design a recipe only containing foods that have been shown beneficial to rat health, such as by preventing illnesses, diseases, and infections.
Effect of High Fat Diets on Body Mass, Oleylethanolamide Plasma Levels and Oxytocin Expression in Growing Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25976631
Lens and cornea lesions of rats fed corn syrup and the protective effects of alpha lipoic acid
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25639531
Effects of Sucrose and High Fructose Corn Syrup Consumption on Spatial Memory Function and Hippocampal Neuroinflammation in Adolescent Rats
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hipo.22368/abstract
High-fructose corn syrup-induced hepatic dysfunction in rats: improving effect of resveratrol
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25238689
Below, I have chosen to share my rats' special recipe with those concerned with their rats wellbeing and who want nothing but the best for their rats! This recipe has not been created based on guesses or throwing things together. It doesn't hurt that rats also absolutely go crazy over this recipe!
Sweet Potato
Effect of purple sweet potato on lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in hyperlipidemic rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21845747
Oral hepatoprotective ability evaluation of purple sweet potato anthocyanins on acute and chronic chemical liver injuries
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24442992
Squash (summer/winter)
Changes in preneoplastic response to aflatoxin B1 in rats fed green beans, beets or squashhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0278691583902661
Carrot
Effect of Turmeric and Carrot Seed Extracts on Serum Liver Biomarkers and Hepatic Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Enzymes and Total Antioxidant Status in Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3648928/
Effect of carrot intake on cholesterol metabolism and on antioxidant status in cholesterol-fed rat
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-003-0419-1
Delay of diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatoma in rats by carrot feeding
https://www.karger.com/Article/PDF/225708
Protective Effects of Selenium, Vitamin E, and Purple Carrot Anthocyanins on D-Galactose-Induced Oxidative Damage in Blood, Liver, Heart and Kidney Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27025718
Chard/collard greens/kale
Spinach
Citrulline diet supplementation improves specific age-related raft changes in wild-type rodent hippocampus
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3776113/
Foods containing Citrulline include nuts, liver, and spinach
http://www.livestrong.com/article/321823-foods-containing-citrulline/
Broccoli
Alpha lipoic acid is found in broccoli and spinach
Lens and cornea lesions of rats fed corn syrup and the protective effects of alpha lipoic acid *(Sourced above)*
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25639531
Green Beans
The cardiovascular effects of green beans (Phaseolus aureus), common rue (Ruta graveolens), and kelp (Laminaria japonica) in rats.
https://eurekamag.com/pdf.php?pdf=002987467
Kelp Powder
Brown kelp modulates endocrine hormones in female sprague-dawley rats and in human luteinized granulosa cells
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/135/2/296.full.pdf
The hypoglycemic effect of the kelp on diabetes mellitus model induced by alloxan in rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3317716/
Cinnamon
Cinnamon intake reduces serum T3 level and modulates tissue-specific expression of thyroid hormone receptor and target genes in rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26374392
The Hypoglycemic and Antioxidant Activity of Cress Seed and Cinnamon on Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes in Male Rats
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2016/5614564/
Cinnamon extract improves the body composition and attenuates lipogenic processes in the liver and adipose tissue of rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26237537
The Effect of Cinnamon Extract and Long-Term Aerobic Training on Heart Function, Biochemical Alterations and Lipid Profile Following Exhaustive Exercise in Male Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4312399/
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
Metabolomic and Lipidomic Analysis of Serum Samples following Curcuma longa Extract Supplementation in High-Fructose and Saturated Fat Fed Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4545834/
Effect of Turmeric and Carrot Seed Extracts on Serum Liver Biomarkers and Hepatic Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Enzymes and Total Antioxidant Status in Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3648928/
Protective effect of Curcuma longa L. extract on CCl4-induced acute hepatic stress
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2409-z
Coconut Oil
Enhanced memory in Wistar rats by virgin coconut oil is associated with increased antioxidative, cholinergic activities and reduced oxidative stress.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28118770
Dietary Supplementation with Virgin Coconut Oil Improves Lipid Profile and Hepatic Antioxidant Status and Has Potential Benefits on Cardiovascular Risk Indices in Normal Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28816548
Virgin Coconut Oil Supplementation Prevents Bone Loss in Osteoporosis Rat Model
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3457741/
Polyphenolics isolated from virgin coconut oil inhibits adjuvant induced arthritis in rats through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1567576914000800
Bone Broth
Dill Powder
Effect of dill tablet (Anethum graveolens L) on antioxidant status and biochemical factors on carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage on rat.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27127740
Dill seed extract improves abnormalities in lipid metabolism through peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α (PPAR-α) activation in diabetic obese mice
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23681751
The Study of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Oil-Based Dill (Anethum graveolens L.) Extract Used Topically in Formalin-Induced Inflammation Male Rat Paw
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24250550
Parsley Powder
Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Impacts of Desert Date (Balanites aegyptiaca) and Parsley (Petroselinum sativum) Aqueous Extracts: Lessons from Experimental Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27019854
Prevention of Experimentally-induced Gastric Ulcers in Rats by an Ethanolic Extract of 'Parsley' Petroselinum crispum
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14696673
Effects of parsley (Petroselinum crispum) on the liver of diabetic rats: a morphological and biochemical study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15742348
Garlic Powder
Effect of the Aged Garlic Extract on Cardiovascular Function in Metabolic Syndrome Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27792195
Aged garlic extract ameliorates immunotoxicity, hematotoxicity and impaired burn-healing in malathion- and carbaryl-treated male albino rats
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/tox.22279/abstract
Neuroprotective Effects of Aged Garlic Extract on Cognitive Dysfunction and Neuroinflammation Induced by β-Amyloid in Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5295068/
Protective effects of garlic extract on cardiac function, heart rate variability, and cardiac mitochondria in obese insulin-resistant rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24142245
Wheat Grass Powder
Evaluation of antiproliferative and hepatoprotective effects of wheat grass (Triticum aestivum)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28605975
Immunoprophylactic potential of wheat grass extract on benzene-induced leukemia: An in vivo study on murine model
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26288471
Effect of wheat grass powder on aluminum induced Alzheimer's disease in Wistar rats
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1995764514602467
Chlorella
Anti-inflammatory activity of lycopene isolated from Chlorella marina on type II collagen induced arthritis in Sprague Dawley rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23237458
Antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, and renoprotective effects of Chlorella pyrenoidosa in diabetic rats exposed to cadmium
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22827700
Effect of lycopene from Chlorella marina on high cholesterol-induced oxidative damage and inflammation in rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23887896
Antineoplastic effects of Chlorella pyrenoidosa in the breast cancer model
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25770318
Intake of Chlorella vulgaris improves antioxidative capacity in rats oxidatively stressed with dietary cadmium
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19194103
Spirulina
Spirulina
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/spirulina
Gamma-linolenic acid (found in Spirulina)
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/gammalinolenic-acid
Alleviation of metabolic abnormalities induced by excessive fructose administration in Wistar rats by Spirulina maxima
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22561632
Antiinflammatory and antihyperalgesic activity of C-phycocyanin (found in spirulina)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19299804
Complementary therapies in allergic rhinitis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24324897
Efficacy of spirulina extract plus zinc in patients of chronic arsenic poisoning: a randomized placebo-controlled study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16615668
Ergogenic and antioxidant effects of spirulina supplementation in humans
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20010119
Preventive effects of Spirulina platensis on skeletal muscle damage under exercise-induced oxidative stress
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16944194
Pau D'Arco
My Special Recipe
My rat mix that I give the rats daily (per rat, I feed about 1 icecube sized piece if frozen or 1 tbs unthawed)
Ingredients:
*1-2 lbs ground turkey or beef
*1 large sweet potato, baked peeled, and mashed
*5 carrots, peeled and shredded
*1 winter squash, boiled/baked, peeled, and mashed
*1 green zucchini, shredded or blended
*1 yellow zucchini, shredded or blended
*1 or 2 shredded apples
*1/2 lb broccoli (or one head), diced or blended
*1lb green beans, diced or blended
*1 bag spinach, diced or blended
*1lb peas
*1 bundle rainbow (or swiss) chard or collard greens, diced or blended
*1 bundle kale, diced or blended
*coconut oil
*bone broth (requires bones and apple cider vinegar) - BONE BROTH RECIPE CAN BE FOUND HERE:
http://paleoleap.com/making-fresh-bone-stock/
Herbs
Once mix is complete, add:
-Kelp powder
-cinammon
-Dill
-parsley
-turmeric
-Garlic powder
-chlorella
-Spirulina
-wheat grass powder
Preparation:
-Boil or bake the winter squash and sweet potato, make sure they are peeled. Mash and set aside.
-Boil the ground meat in water (just enough to float the meat) and mash with hand or other utensil until in very small pieces.
-Shred or blend zucchini, carrots, and apple.
-Dice or blend broccoli, spinach, kale, green beans, and chard/collards
Directions:
In pot of meat, add carrots, green and yellow zucchini, and broccoli. Add enough bone broth to float the mixture. Once water boils, simmer mixture for 10 minutes or until veggies are barely soft. Then, add all other veggies and simmer for another 10 minutes. Turn heat on low and add coconut oil and all herbs. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly integrated. Turn off heat. Allow to cool. Then, store in freezer in small bags or icecube trays. This is a time consuming recipe but lasts FOREVER when made in large batches!
Favorite treats:
#1: meal worms! Up to 10 worms each rat per day (too many worms = too much protein in diet)
#2: any vegetables are GREAT except do not ever give onions, peppers, chives, raw potatoes (the are poisonous)
#3: banana, mango, berries, other sweet fruit (in small quantities, maximum one piece per day - too much sugar is bad, even from fruits)
#4: seeds and nuts (not fruit seeds or cores as they can be deadly)
Try not to give:
Grains, such as wheat, pasta, bread. Despite claims that they are fine, they are not good for rats.
Do not ever feed:
Candies, sweets (fruits are fine in small quantities), junk food, caffeine (such as coffee), alcohol, soda, dairy, onions, chives, hot peppers, and raw potatoes. Any amount of any of these are poisonous and can be deadly!
Ingredients:
*1-2 lbs ground turkey or beef
*1 large sweet potato, baked peeled, and mashed
*5 carrots, peeled and shredded
*1 winter squash, boiled/baked, peeled, and mashed
*1 green zucchini, shredded or blended
*1 yellow zucchini, shredded or blended
*1 or 2 shredded apples
*1/2 lb broccoli (or one head), diced or blended
*1lb green beans, diced or blended
*1 bag spinach, diced or blended
*1lb peas
*1 bundle rainbow (or swiss) chard or collard greens, diced or blended
*1 bundle kale, diced or blended
*coconut oil
*bone broth (requires bones and apple cider vinegar) - BONE BROTH RECIPE CAN BE FOUND HERE:
http://paleoleap.com/making-fresh-bone-stock/
Herbs
Once mix is complete, add:
-Kelp powder
-cinammon
-Dill
-parsley
-turmeric
-Garlic powder
-chlorella
-Spirulina
-wheat grass powder
Preparation:
-Boil or bake the winter squash and sweet potato, make sure they are peeled. Mash and set aside.
-Boil the ground meat in water (just enough to float the meat) and mash with hand or other utensil until in very small pieces.
-Shred or blend zucchini, carrots, and apple.
-Dice or blend broccoli, spinach, kale, green beans, and chard/collards
Directions:
In pot of meat, add carrots, green and yellow zucchini, and broccoli. Add enough bone broth to float the mixture. Once water boils, simmer mixture for 10 minutes or until veggies are barely soft. Then, add all other veggies and simmer for another 10 minutes. Turn heat on low and add coconut oil and all herbs. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly integrated. Turn off heat. Allow to cool. Then, store in freezer in small bags or icecube trays. This is a time consuming recipe but lasts FOREVER when made in large batches!
Favorite treats:
#1: meal worms! Up to 10 worms each rat per day (too many worms = too much protein in diet)
#2: any vegetables are GREAT except do not ever give onions, peppers, chives, raw potatoes (the are poisonous)
#3: banana, mango, berries, other sweet fruit (in small quantities, maximum one piece per day - too much sugar is bad, even from fruits)
#4: seeds and nuts (not fruit seeds or cores as they can be deadly)
Try not to give:
Grains, such as wheat, pasta, bread. Despite claims that they are fine, they are not good for rats.
Do not ever feed:
Candies, sweets (fruits are fine in small quantities), junk food, caffeine (such as coffee), alcohol, soda, dairy, onions, chives, hot peppers, and raw potatoes. Any amount of any of these are poisonous and can be deadly!