Chicken Soup For The Soul

If you want to feed your four-legged friend with a healthy and heart-healthy meal, then Chicken Soup for the Soul is a good choice. I personally love this chicken noodle soup recipe because of its ability to meet nutritional needs as well as being appealing to the eye. Here are its three ingredients:

Ingredients in Chicken Soup for the Soul Dog Food: Chicken, broth, brown rice, cracked pearled barley, parsley, carrots, peas, celery, onions, garlic, potatoes, pea pod, dried thyme and dried oregano. Chicken and turkey are of course rich in the essential amino acids needed by a dog to keep alive. The fourth ingredient, barley, is a starch supplying vitamins and other minerals. The fifth ingredient, parsley, is also a good choice since it is a natural diuretic that draws water. On top of that, peas are inexpensive and are used in this soup.

This soup is good for weight control and cholesterol reduction – especially if you bake or steam it. It is also easy on the digestive system and therefore ideal for those with digestive issues. It contains no saturated fat, sodium or cholesterol and is therefore a safe choice for those watching their cholesterol. In addition, this chicken meal is high in carbohydrates – which your dog will gladly consume. Carbohydrates are easily turned into energy and therefore are very important for long-term weight care success. You should also consider that the vegetables used are very nutritious – especially fresh vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, celery, Brussels sprouts and green beans.

The dry mixture has a slight flavor, but it’s worth mentioning: It does contain chicken fat, which is okay as long as you read the label. Chicken fat is a healthy ingredient because it offers the necessary fatty acids that the body needs to function healthily. Chicken fat also has a low biological value that ensures that you don’t take in too much.

There is one more interesting ingredient in this dog treat – that you may not have heard of – pumpkin. Pumpkin contains vitamins A, B, C and E as well as beta carotene, iron and protein. pumpkin also contains vitamins A, B, C and E as well as gamma linolenic acid (GLA), lecithin and palmitic acid. These are essential fatty acids that can help regulate the cardiovascular system. GLA is believed to reduce cholesterol and the good bacteria that help keep your dog’s intestines healthy.

So there you have it – the dry recipe you can feed your pet. If you are worried about food safety, you should know that manufactured food isn’t always safer than the food you make at home.

Most commercial dog foods use preservatives, coloring and artificial flavors that can be harmful to humans. You can find plenty of healthy, tasty recipes for your pet in our next article…