Natural Diet

Question: What is the natural diet of cats and dogs? cats like fish , right, so what, would they go fishing??! dogs eat beef and stuff like that, but they couldnt have that if they didnt have owners or humans buying dog food for them. what is the natural diet of cats and dogs?

Answer: Their carnivores. Cats will hunt anything small enough for them to kill and eat. mostly rodents. Dogs are descendants of the wolf, so things like deer would be hunted.

Question: What animals eat corn in their natural diet? Cows do not eat corn in their natural diet (they are supposed to eat grass). I was wondering what animals (besides locusts) eat corn in their natural diet. What animals would eat corn in the wild?

Answer: Deer in Ohio.

Question: What is the best natural diet to go on if you want six pack abs? What is the best natural diet to go on if you want six pack abs? I would appreciate if you told me how many meals to eat, what time to eat the meal, and what should be in the meal. Please dont tell me about any pills or protein shakes or protein powders because i dont like doing that kind of artificial stuff. Thanks in advance.

Answer: Break your meals up into 6 small meals a day. As far as diet, it's common sense stuff, if it seems like you shouldn't eat something, you probably shouldn't eat it. Just make sure you have a balanced diet that is relatively low in fat. Run/ jog/walk in the morning before you eat if possible while your body is in a naturally hypoglycemic state, experts say this is when you are most likely to burn up fat stores. Other than that a good regular weightlifting routine is essential. Make sure you are tightening your core muscles when you do all exercises, don't cheat! If you put on enough muscle your body will burn off more fat naturally. With a combination of diet and exercise you should get those abs eventually, but don't be discouraged, it takes awhile for some people.

Question: If you feed a dog a natural diet, can its waste help your lawn? Dog waste- both dog poop and urine- burn grass like crazy (from all the acid in the urine and the chemicals in the poop). I'm thinking its because of the kibble. But if you feed your dog an all natural diet, will its waste actually help grass and other plants grow? Most animals' waste helps nature because in nature they eat all natural without all the preservatives, etc. Will this hold true for dogs too?

Answer: No. Urine is full of ammonia no matter what the dog eats. The only poop that really acts as fertilizer is that of herbivores. Poop from carnivores like dogs and cats doesn't work. There are other benefits to feeding your dog a natural diet, but this isn't one of them.

Question: Is there anyone here who is on an organic, all natural diet? I'm disgusted with aspartame (It's in Yoplait yogurt!) and chlorine and all that other junk that you find in processed food, and I was wondering how healthy I - a vegetarian - would be on an all natural diet. Is there anyone here who only eats organic stuff? If so, what do you think about it? Are you healthy?

Answer: ANY all-natural, organic diet is healthier than the average diet. Our bodies are not designed to metabolize all the chemicals, preservatives, hormones, waxes, etc. that appear in processed foods. The pesticides on industrially grown produce shows up in fat samples up to thirty years after ingestion. I am not a vegetarian, but I only eat local organic produce, milk and meats. By eating organic, whole foods you are fueling your body with what nature intended us to eat. Just by eliminating high fructose corn syrup (a cheap but hard to digest chemically-derived sugar substiture prevalent in, well, EVERYTHING) from your diet, you will feel a lot better. Eating only local foods is one of the best ways to ensure your food is ethically and naturally grown. When you can look the people who GREW your food in the eyes when they tell you they have used no artificial fertilizers or pesticides, you can believe them. Plus, you are supporting local business instead of mega-conglomerates that buy waxed apples from Peru for thirty cents a bushel to sell to you for four dollars a dozen. I am incredibly healthy. I run a lot, and I feel the food I eat affecting me and my energy supply. When I started eating only organic food, I started to feel way better all the time. It's hard to explain the difference, but I guess I started feeling less sluggish and less susceptible to physical ailments, joint pains, etc. (Just so you know, I don't work for any food lobby or anything, I am just a regular guy, finishing college, regular job, etc.) Plus, I feel mentally and spiritually better knowing my food dollars are going to actual people growing real, whole, natural foods. Give it a shot, start shopping at co-ops and farmers markets, or the "Local" sections at your nearest health-food grocer.

Question: Is Semolina okay to eat in an all natural, non-processed food diet? I'm starting an all natural diet to help with a health condition I have. I have tried to research, but have not really found alot of info about this food. Is it ok to eat while following a non- processed food diet?

Answer: semolina is a kind of wheat - like macintosh is a kind of apple. Typically its used in pastas, and certain breads. Has something to do with how it dries if I remember right. I dont know what condition you have, so I can't tell you if its appropriate - but hopefully you'll be able to figure it out from there.

Question: What is An All Natural Diet I Can GO On That Will Prevent Weight Gain, and Aid in Weight Loss? im 12.5, so i cant exactly go on diet pills or nurtisystem, so what is an all natural diet that will help me lose weight and prevent a substancial amout of weight gain?? any advice is welcome Thanks!!!

Answer: you are 12 and a half. exactly. you are too young to be thinking about losing weight. just eat 5 servings of veggies and fruits a day, and you will be on a good diet. be a healthy kid. if you lose too much weight, your body starts taking nutrients from your brain to feed itself, then you can't learn and get good grades in school. just eat veggies and fruits!

Question: I am cooking an all natural diet for my dog... where to get inexpensive supplies? I am wondering if anyone has ever had any luck with a butcher giving you left over parts that nobody wants like organs? My aussie had a mast-cell tumor that was surgically removed and I have opted to further treat her with a natural diet that I am making for her. I wonder if grocery stores would give you expired meat from the meat department. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Answer: Go to any butcher's in your area and ask them for scrap meats such as chicken necks, chicken backs, turkey legs, scrap beef.. whatever they got. You shouldn't have trouble finding one to help you out, they usually like selling that stuff since it's usually hard to get rid of. This stuff is usually cheap too, I get chicken necks from my butcher for only 50 cents/pound! And yes, you can usually get expired meats from the grocery store for cheaper prices. I realize the choice is up to you, but I HIGHLY recommend a RAW diet with raw meat and raw bones. When you cook food, it kills enzymes and good bacteria that are very good for your dog. You don't need to worry about your getting sick from bacterium such as Salmonella or E. Coli, their digestive systems are well-equipped with very strong acids to fight these off. You can find a lot of good information about this type of diet on the internet by typing BARF diet for dogs into google. Also, look up Ian Billinghurst; he is an Australian vet that coined the BARF term (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food).

Question: All natural diet, what do i do when it comes to dairy!? I am gradually transcending into a completely natural diet, for the wellness of my health. Raw milk is illegal in Arizona, horrific they can do that, what else can I turn to, to get my daily dairy fill 100% naturally!? The only raw milk pasture they have in Arizona is not organic, and interstate sale of raw milk is, illegal.

Answer: The next best think to raw cow's milk is: Lightly pasteurized, nonhomegenized milk that is also organic (no hormones or antibiotics administered) from pasture-fed, free-roaming cows. Check out your local farmer's market to see if you can find such milk. If not, then maybe you would want to try homemade almond milk? You take soaked almonds and blend it with water and some dates, then strain it in a cheesecloth. It's pretty simple. The only downside to that is that all U.S. almonds are being "pasteurized" (a safer-sounding word for IRRADIATED). Also, store-bought almond milk (like Almond Breeze) is not healthy because it contains many artificial additives and I believe sugar as well. Not healthy in my book. I'm sure you can find raw milk cheese though, right? I know that as long as the cheese is aged for a certain period of time, like 90 days, it is legal to sell it raw because the bacteria is said to be dead by then. I found raw milk cheese at Whole Foods here in NYC where it is also illegal to sell raw milk. So I'm sure you can find raw milk cheese in Arizona. Check Whole Foods next time you go. Hope this helped.

Question: If vegetarians want to be so "natural" in their diet, how come so many take artificial supplements? I mean is a diet natural when you are popping pills 3 times a day so you don't keel over? And where do you guys think that money is going? Big Pharm so they can do more animal testing.

Answer: And the clothes they wear are all petrolium based products too

Question: What is the Natural Diet for Humans? Pls answer base to this statement... " Nothing can be proved, but commonsense. First ancient man never born with 'hunting" attributes and desire by anatomy, but survival sense. He impossible had born with spike, knife, and axe as well (unlike natural carnivore or herbivore with perfect anatomy). Human body also would not tolerate raw meat as well (because stomach acidity 4-5pH vs. abt 1pH for carnivores and herbivores). Humane kind does not tolerate to see violence, cruelty and blood. As you know usage of fire by ancient man also a revolutionary invention, meat can be eaten by cooking. But this meat will trespasses our body more than 12 hours. Scientifically, this is not a good news. Even though Japanese sushi being eaten raw, but they agree that with condiments to prevent side affect and unhealthy taste and smell…remember! " My question is...What is the Natural Diet for Humans? Give your fact with relevant link, resources. http://www.vegetarian-society.org/downloads/Anatomy.pdf

Answer: I do not have to give a link. Look to our closest primate relatives to see raw meat tolerated. Look to the canines we still posses and are enlarged in our relatives, which indicates in us a vegetative based diet supported by meat consumption. Your site is ideological; not scientifically supportable.

Question: What is a natural diet for sexual power? Plz tell me about the natural things for eating that can increase the sexual power. I can not use supplements available in the markets. So what you suggest?

Answer: reduce red meat and alcohol, increase fruits and vegetables

Question: what are good natural diet pills? im trying to look for natural diet pills that work and dont harm my health.

Answer: Sorry to burst your bubble, but just because something is natural, it doesnt mean its safe. There are so many things that are natural that can kill you or harm you. No diet pills really work. Natural or not. The only thing that kind of works is alli, and it works very little, and the side effects are bad. I think you should diet and exercise, because even if you did find a diet pill that worked, you would need to diet and exercise to keep the weight off, so I think thats your only solution unless you want to be like a yoyo and lose weight and then gain it back, and then lose weight and then gain it back again.

Question: When can i take my puppy off puppy food for a more natural diet? my siberian husky is 5 months old and eats 1/2 a tin of puppy food mixed with dry. i give my older dog meat from the butchers (chicken, beef, heart, liver.etc) this is usually mixed with rice and blended raw veg like salads and brocolli. occassionally i blend some apple or banana aswell. i am worried he is not getting enuf vitamins so i throw in some dry dog food aswell. when can i switch my husky to this diet?

Answer: Feeding raw to a puppy is possible anytime the pup is willing to eat it. Here is a forum that knows tons about raw feeding: www.bigdogsporch.com A few more links to help you out: www.rawfed.com/myths www.rawmeatybones.com www.rawlearning.com

Question: Is it animal abuse to only feed an animal food that is outside of its natural diet? Apparently some people here think it's not, arguing that cats and dogs can "thrive on a vegan diet." If this isn't animal abuse, then tell me why not.

Answer: I'm in agreement with you, Cliff. Cats and dogs are carnivores. I don't care if you can find taurine in eggs, they aren't meant to eat eggs. That's why I'm going to get a rescue pig. Not only will I be helping out a pig that was rescued from slaughter, but its slop-friendly piggy butt is going to enjoy veggie scraps :)

Question: Switching my cat to a natural diet? My cat is currently eating Purina Indoor formula (dry) and seems perfectly happy, but I think it would be nice to feed him "real" food. How would I go about switching him to this, since he currently his food is left out and he eats when he wants to? Also, how do I find out what to feed him? Is there a dry cat food that is all natural? If I do decide to feed him the raw diet, is it ok to switch him back to the Purina for a weekend or so if I go out of town?

Answer: A raw diet makes it very hard to ensure your cat is getting the proper nutrients, and a cat can easily develop fatty liver disease if it is not getting what it needs. If you want to go to an all-natural dry cat food, check out: Wellness, Merrick, Innova, California Natural, Felidae, Prairie, Halo, Chicken Soup, Feline Health, Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Wynsong, Organix, Evanger's, Pinnacle, Timberwolf Organics, Ziwi Peak - to start.