Nature has a lot of answers for us, as evident in some scientific research done in the recent years on using certain nutrient-rich foods in cancer prevention. Recent statistics have told us that 1 in 2 dogs will develop cancer at some point in their lives - which is absolutely unheard of in any other species and completely unacceptable. Diet and lifestyle absolutely has a major impact in the health of our beautiful dogs.
Thankfully there are things we can do right now to help prevent scary diseases like cancer in our pets. Things that are relatively inexpensive and absolutely easy to incorporate into the lifestyle of our dogs. We can make this difference for our dogs by adding leafy green vegetables rich in sulforaphane! The selenium found in broccoli also shows to be anti-cancer! Yes, you read that right. Using leafy green vegetables to help prevent cancer is supported by scientific research!
Thankfully there are things we can do right now to help prevent scary diseases like cancer in our pets. Things that are relatively inexpensive and absolutely easy to incorporate into the lifestyle of our dogs. We can make this difference for our dogs by adding leafy green vegetables rich in sulforaphane! The selenium found in broccoli also shows to be anti-cancer! Yes, you read that right. Using leafy green vegetables to help prevent cancer is supported by scientific research!
Adding Leafy Green Vegetables
Ideally, these healthy vegetables should be served raw and run through a food processor to chop them up into tiny pieces for improved digestion and nutrient absorption. You can also steam or boil these vegetables, but cooking does damage some of the nutrients of the food.
If your dog doesn't want to eat their veggies, you can chop them up as finely as possible as sneak them into some fresh, raw ground meat. Simply mix the ingredients together and serve!
The daily dosage of leafy green vegetables is 1/4 teaspoon per 10lbs of body weight!
The following vegetables are full of sulforaphane and other amazing nutrients and are safe for dogs!
If your dog doesn't want to eat their veggies, you can chop them up as finely as possible as sneak them into some fresh, raw ground meat. Simply mix the ingredients together and serve!
The daily dosage of leafy green vegetables is 1/4 teaspoon per 10lbs of body weight!
The following vegetables are full of sulforaphane and other amazing nutrients and are safe for dogs!
- Broccoli
- Broccoli sprouts
- Brussels sprouts
- Red Cabbage
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Kale
The Science Behind It
Click the following links to view the peer-reviewed, published biomedical studies. The following studies feature dogs.
The effects of sulforaphane on canine osteosarcoma proliferation and invasion.
Evaluation of the effect of dietary vegetable consumption on reducing risk of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder in Scottish Terriers.
Independent effects of the broccoli-derived compound sulforaphane on Ca²⁺ influx and apoptosis in Madin-Darby canine renal tubular cells.
The next set of studies were conducted with humans or mice.
Sulforaphane, a Dietary Component of Broccoli/Broccoli Sprouts, Inhibits Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Selenium from High Selenium Broccoli Protects Rats from Colon Cancer
Dietary constituents of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables: Implications for prevention and therapy of cancer.
The effects of sulforaphane on canine osteosarcoma proliferation and invasion.
Evaluation of the effect of dietary vegetable consumption on reducing risk of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder in Scottish Terriers.
Independent effects of the broccoli-derived compound sulforaphane on Ca²⁺ influx and apoptosis in Madin-Darby canine renal tubular cells.
The next set of studies were conducted with humans or mice.
Sulforaphane, a Dietary Component of Broccoli/Broccoli Sprouts, Inhibits Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Selenium from High Selenium Broccoli Protects Rats from Colon Cancer
Dietary constituents of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables: Implications for prevention and therapy of cancer.
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