Learn a little more about the 'grain' contorversy.
Why do people refer to grains in commercial pet foods as “filler”? One thing to keep in mind is that there is a profound difference between whole grains, and refined grains.
It is in the processing of the grains that crucial nutrients are lost. There are over twenty vitamins and minerals that are removed during the refining process. The protein, fiber, and phytochemicals are all lost. Take it one step further with our pets. When companies start with grain by-products that are void of any beneficial nutrients, and then cook, process, and preserve them on top of that -- it’s no wonder some pets have trouble digesting them and people think of them as fillers.
However, fresh, whole grains provide wonderful nutrition that pets thrive on. Founders of the holistic veterinary movement like Dr. Richard Pitcairn and Juliette DeBairclay-Levy have always used whole grains as an important part of their raw dog food diets. These are diets that have been time-tested for decades -- therefore confirming the long-term positive results.
The bottom line is that whole grains are a wonderful addition to a balanced, biologically-appropriate diet.
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