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A raw food diet creates major improvements in health. The reasons are not known, but the experience is unmistakable. Weight normalizes, which generally means a reduction in fat. At the same time, a person feels extremely energized. It’s as if energy would rather be burned up than converted to fat.

There seems to be a major shift in physiology which makes one feel highly energized from raw food. I can only theorize why this occurs. It is quite likely that a large part of cooked food can only go into fat production, because heat and acid alter it making it unmetabolizable in other complex processes. By contrast, raw food should break down into components which can be directly metabolized in a variety of cells.

Health gets so refined and perfected with a raw food diet that a person notices effects of all types. The result is an important source of information about nutrition and quality of food.

For example, it is noticeable that sucrose (table sugar) goes entirely into fat production rather than immediate energy. Sucrose splits into glucose and fructose. Muscles use glucose but not fructose. Furthermore, the splitting probably does not occur during digestion, and then only fat cells can use the disaccharide.

One very obvious improvement resulting from a raw food diet is in the digestive system. Raw food digests marvelously well, so a person does not notice the acid, bile and residual effects of digestion that go with a cooked food diet.

Adding a little bit of cooked food to a raw food diet doesn’t work well, because acid is then produced in the stomach, and it is bad for raw food. Acid and raw food tend to create indigestion.

A problem with raw foods is that they are the highest in pesticides. Organic raw foods may be necessary, unless a person is very clever in working around the worst pesticides. The effects are quite noticeable, which allows adjustments to be made.

The usual assumption is that the only supplement which is needed in theory is vitamin B12, because it is primarily found in meat. It originates with microbes, and very little is needed. Outside link on B12

However, I find that copper and zinc are also needed with a vegetarian diet, because plant material is very low in these minerals compared to meat. These minerals are toxic while being absorbed, so they should be taken in small quantities. Other vitamins or minerals can be taken if desired. Even vitamin pills should not be taken in large quantities, because they are powerful reactants and can destroy organs, particularly when they contain byproducts of synthesis.

I think everyone should take B vitamins, but in small quantities. I find 20 milligrams per day to be the right amount for the main ones. Pills have to be cut up to get that size. B vitamins store best when separated into each type, because they tend to react with each other. Folic acid deteriorates into a toxic substance. It might need to be replaced every two to three months depending upon humidity.

Almost everyone needs vitamin D. It transports calcium into cells. It’s easy to get too much Vitamin D, particularly in the form of capsules. Dry D pills are safer. There is more than enough calcium in food when taking vitamin D. There is not much more calcium in dairy than other sources, and the hormones in dairy are not desirable.

Normally, salt is not used with raw food. I find that eating some salt seems to be physiologically beneficial with raw food.

Fruits and vegetables digest through different processes when raw. Eat fruit in the morning and vegetables later.

Learning to eat a raw food diet is mostly trial and error. Whatever is available and one wants to eat is generally adequate. Protein is found in raw nuts and seeds, such as sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, filberts, etc., and sprouts are also a good source of protein. Plant proteins do not have the same balance of amino acids as animal protein, so a variety of sources are needed.

Sprouts are often part of a raw food diet. They do require a slight amount of work, but not necessarily a lot. The easiest sprouts to make are lentils. The easiest way to make them is simply to soak them in a large plastic cup for 8 hrs, then drain and keep moist by spraying and occasionally rinsing. They can be eaten as soon as they get soft enough, though sometimes hard seeds might still exist for 8 hrs or more, which are bad for teeth. Sprouts can be allowed to grow for a couple of days.

Sprouts make a person hungry, as do other types of raw food to some extent. So there is little danger of being undernourished on such a diet. And still, it is about impossible to put on excess fat. Eating nothing but bananas and raisins might do it, but not much else would.

So persons who are concerned about fat should revert to a raw food diet. However, there is the social inconvenience that such a diet creates. The routine does not fit established cultures well, and a lot of persons aren’t going to eat “rabbit food” for whatever reason.

It seems to me that a raw food diet would be a good cure for eating disorders. Raw food creates perfect nutrition without negative effects including fat production.

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Science Diet is NOT the best… Vets recommend it because thye are PAID to do so.. Vets were also PAID to endorse this food (as you will read on the lable) vets receive very little or NO training on food and ingredients and an educated person can look at the bag and tell you it is over priced crap – over priced becuase of their marketing scheme to pay vets to promote and sell this food….

Shiney hair is NOT an indication of a good food – many low quality foods put extra fats into the food to give a shiney coat to fool niave pet owners who think a shiney coat means a healthy pet – it doesnt….

The ingredient list tells the truth about this food…

Some blends have bad stuff like SOY, BEEF, PORK, Wheat, COrn or By-Products (beaks feet feathers – preserved with a chemical pesticide known as ethoxyquin which is linked to numerous health problems).. Some even have WHEAT in them… (soy, corn, wheat, beef and pork are the leading allergins in dogs, soy causes behavior problems)

not all expensive food is good.. And some is better than others – usually its the ingredients that matter – good ingredients = less filler = less food you have to feed = less poops
Science Diet has lots of filler and is a CRAPPY OVER MARKETED OVER PRICED FOOD!!!!

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“Diet” means food, not “limiting your food so you are thinner.” Therefore you just bought regular food, not diet food.
If she is too obese I suggest feeding her less crickets (only about 30-40 a week but that may not be enough) and definatley NO SUPER OR WAX WORMS. If you’ve been feeding her those often that’s probably why she’s so fat: those worms are high in fat and should only one should be fed a week. You can use phoenix worms as a treat.

So cut back on the insects and give her more fruits and veggies. Adults NEED fruits and veggies. Here is a link including things to feed your beardie:
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Please focus on the produce more instead of the meats. Also note that your adult beardie’s diet should consist of only 20% insects and 80% produce.

Take her out more. Let her swim in the tub, run around on a towel or make her a little obstacle course. Or just simply handle her more often. Frequent excersize + balanced diet = healthy anything. Humans, dogs, beardies, etc.

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