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Are Pellets Really the Best Food for Parrots?

Before I started looking into parrot nutrition, I thought the answer was simple. Just feed them pellets.  That’s what most articles say.  That’s what many vets say. Pellets are clean, balanced, and easy to serve. What could go wrong?  It turns out to be a lot more than I expected.  Let’s take a closer look at…

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Holiday Eating When Your Child Has An Eating Disorder

Turkey. Pumpkin pie. Hannukah gelt. Eggnog. Christmas cookies. Sounds delicious, right? Essential elements of holiday joy? Except when your child has an eating disorder. When you have a child with anorexia, bulimia, overeating or orthorexia, even ordinary meals are torture sessions. Your child gets anxious if you watch what they eat (or don’t eat) too…

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Healthy Diet for Skin Care

Unlike the health of your muscles, bones and internal organs, the health of your skin is something others can easily view. However, like other body organs and tissues, healthy skin requires adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals. Although you might occasionally take it for granted, your outer covering performs some important tasks. Keeping your skin functioning at an optimum level requires sufficient nutrition. A healthy diet can supply your skin with the elements necessary for good health.