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ather than contentedness with regulatory minimums that permit announcing
“complete” on a label.
23. Isn’t varied feeding and supplementing very expensive Yes,
varying the diet, using supplements, and purchasing fresh foods is more
complicated than pouring one food out of a package. But check your
refrigerator and cupboard. How many foods and supplements are
there for human people Dozens, probably more than a hundred. Is
that complicated Yes. Would you do it differently if you found a
“100% complete” human food Certainly not. Variety is the spice
and essence of good nutritional health. That holds true for the animal
people in the family as well.
As for cost, health-first designed products are expensive in ingredients,
production, and packaging. Better things simply cost more. But
what is received creates considerable added value that is literally free.
How do you put a price on health and vitality What is the value of
avoiding acute or lingering illness
Although it is true that if every supplement and food were used, it may
seem that the cost is more than just feeding a brand exclusively. But
when nutritious products are used in variety as recommended, and
the decreased amount of food necessary is considered (due to the
concentrated high quality), and the decreased chance for illness measured,
the right choice should be apparent.
24. Should I buy the food that is cheapest if ingredients look the
same as the more expensive foods Companies have for many
years promoted what they feel will capture a market. However, they
have not taken up the cause of optimal health. Rather, they promote
their product with the misguided and dangerous “100% complete”
claim. This may beguile a well intentioned pet owner, thinking they
have perhaps captured the health advantages at a bargain, but no
processed food should be fed exclusively, if health is the objective.
Yes, companies can list enzymes, probiotics, whole grains, essential
fatty acids etc., on labels. But is this mere label dressing to woo sales
Apparent imitations of truly healthy products can be made that cost
less. They usually cost less because they are less. The manufacturer
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