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Ingredient Spotlight: Spirulina

Ingredient Spotlight: Spirulina

Spirulina is a dense, green powder derived from freshwater, blue-green algae. It is a potent functional food documented as having anti-histamine, anti-inflammatory and immune modulating effects. Spirulina supports respiratory and skin health and was recently recognized for its ability to support ...
Chia Seeds: Nature's Tiny Miracle

Chia Seeds: Nature's Tiny Miracle

Back in 2010 I came across a booth where chia seeds were being sold as a dietary supplement for horses. I had never heard of chia seeds! Did you know about them 10 years ago? Since that time, chia seeds have become a booming crop for horses.
Ingredient Spotlight: Blueberries

Ingredient Spotlight: Blueberries

When I heard that blueberries were a "SUPER FOOD", it struck me as little more than hyperbole: an exaggerated claim. I was wrong. Blueberries ARE little antioxidant wonders.  Blueberries have higher antioxidant capacity than blackberries and strawberries. 
Ingredient Spotlight: Prickly Pear

Ingredient Spotlight: Prickly Pear

When I look for foods to incorporate into a biscuit, it is typically because I meet a horse who has a particular problem. I want to know if there is a natural way to improve their life. One such horse, a gorgeous and incredibly sweet gelding, put me on the path to my Prickly Pear Chia.

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