Fermented foods not only protects dogs and people from disease, it also helps to detox, meaning the heavy metals and toxins that build up in his body over time (from things like lawn pesticides, pollution, cleaning chemicals, vaccines, drugs and in food and water), it can be removed from his body before they cause health issues.
And some animal studies show these probiotics can even prevent cancer.
Fermented foods are also more digestible and your dog gets more nutrition out of them than he would out of the same unfermented apple. As an example, sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) contains way more vitamin C than cabbage.
How To Make Your Own Fermented Apples - what you will need (this will fill a mason jar):
3 medium sized organic sweet apples (make sure they're organic because apples are sprayed with a lot of pesticides and you're making this to make your dog healthier)
1 lemon (juiced and zested – it's not hard, here's how to do it) - 1 tbsp. sea salt or Himalayan pink salt, do not use table salt to ferment foods) - 4 cups clean, filtered water.
Directions:
- Slice the top off one of the apples and set it aside.
- Core and thinly slice the apples, then cut them into small pieces.
- Combine the salt and tested lemon in a pot with the filtered water and heat over medium heat until it's almost simmering, making sure the salt is dissolved.
- Place the apple pieces in the jar, leaving about an inch at the top.
- Pour the filtered water mixture into the jar until the apples are covered. Push the apple pieces as far down as you can, packing them lightly.
- Place the top of the apple on top of the jar, so the apple slices are all submerged.
- Cover the jar with cheesecloth or a coffee filter.
- Store the jar at room temperature and allow it to ferment for 3 to 4 days. Check the apples for fermentation. The brine should be bubbling.
- You can taste the apples if you wish (they're good for you too!) They should be sweet with just a little bit of tang. If they don't seem to be fermented yet, leave them for another day or two and try them again. The longer they're left at room temperature, the more tart they will be.
- Once the apples are fermented, put them in the fridge. They should keep for 3 months in the fridge – the cold temperature will stop the fermenting process.
You can also add cinnamon sticks or other tasty additions to the fermented apples.
How To Feed - Fermented apples can be fairly tart, so your dog might not take to the taste at first (although many dogs love the taste).
Introduce the fermented apples slowly if your dog isn't enthused about them. Start with just a tiny amount, and gradually build up to 1 to 2 teaspoons per 20 pounds of body weight per day.
Mix the fermented apples with his food or give them with some kefir for a tasty snack … and feel good, knowing your dog is getting a healthy boost, while you save money on probiotics and other supplements.
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/fermented-apples-a-healthy-treat-for-your-dog/
Diane
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