Cashews do not contain any amount of cholesterol at all. In fact some studies report that consumption of cashews can reduce total cholesterol & LDL Cholesterol i.e. bad cholesterol.
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Clams, octopus, shrimp and fish are excellent sources of taurine. Chicken legs, beef, pork and lamb are good sources of taurine.
Hen’s eggs both yolk and white does not contain taurine.
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As per USDA FoodData 100 grams of cashews contain 3.3 grams of dietary fibre.
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Taurine is an essential amino acid for your cat. Cats cannot Synthesise taurine on their own. Hence it must be provided in their diet.
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Yes, cashews are a good source of protein.
As per the USDA Food Data Central they contain 18.22% protein. Generally it is recommended to consume one ounce i.e. 28.3 grams of nuts per day. One ounce of cashews provide us around 5 grams of protein. Typically 16 to 18 cashews weigh an ounce.
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Garlic is found in many dishes and is liked by many people across the world. So naturally it may come in contact with pets at home.
Garlic has medicinal effects in humans. But, it is toxic to dogs.
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The vitamin A supplements made for humans should not be given to dogs.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. When dogs consume more vitamin A than they need, the rest is stored in the liver and kidneys for later use.
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Liver, Fish liver oil especially cod liver oil and egg yolks are some of the most popular and rich animal-based sources of vitamin A for dogs.
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Yes, vitamin A is an essential nutrient for dogs.
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January 19th is celebrated as the National popcorn day in the US.
In this post & video I am going to answer 5 frequently asked questions on popcorn.
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