Bird Food Chart June 23, 2010 at 10:20pm Posted by Nick at lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=462 Vitamin A/Beta Carotene:* Maintains tissue lining, respiratory, reproductive, digestive and urinary tracts.*Feed: Yellow/winter squash; sweet potatoes/yams; carrots; egg yolks; alfalfa sprouts; endive; kale; cod liver oil; collard greens; mustard greens; turnip greens; broccoli; beet greens; chicory; chard; green peppers; chili peppers; red sweet peppers; pumpkins; dandelion greens; parsley; mango; cantaloupe; persimmons; apricots; papaya; Brussels sprouts; asparagus; zucchini; peas; fish-liver oils. (The darker the flesh, the higher the vitamin A/beta carotene.) B Vitamins: *Participates in metabolic reactions and energy at cell level and other internal growth.* Feed: Eggs; cheese; nuts; sunflower seeds; millet seeds; green leafy vegetables; cereals; grains; asparagus; broccoli; lemons; bananas; wheat germ; yogurt; brewer?s yeast; Brussels sprouts. * This list is only partial as there are eight B vitamins that work as a team. Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid):* Most important for stressful situations, an anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, antioxidant and anti-stress nutrient.*Feed: Potatoes; broccoli; red peppers; green peppers; tomatoes; asparagus; peas; radishes; Swiss chard; zucchini; guavas; kiwi fruit; oranges and juice; papayas; cauliflower; strawberries; cantaloupe; Brussels sprouts. Vitamin E: *Antioxidant protecting cell membranes* Feed: Egg yolk; green leafy vegetables; alfalfa sprouts; oats; wheat germ; almonds; cashews; corn; lima beans; sunflower seeds. Protein: *Provides amino acids (the body?s building blocks)*Feed: Egg yolk and white; soybean meal; low fat plain yogurt; low fat cheese; low fat cottage cheese; well-cooked chicken and chicken bones; fish; turkey; water packed tuna; brown rice; enriched pasta; nuts; quinoa; amaranth; rice/bean combinations; peanut butter; tofu. Calcium: *Maintains growth and support of bone structure (particularly important for Greys).* Feed: Egg shells; low fat cheese; low fat yogurt; mineral block; collard greens; turnip greens; mustard greens; chicory; kale; dandelion; broccoli; almonds; brewer?s yeast; buttermilk; oats; kelp; cooked dried beans and peas; sesame seeds; tofu; oranges; berries; parsley. Vitamin D: *Promotes proper calcium and phosphorous absorption and utilization. Also important for the maintenance of a healthy immune system.* Feed: Egg yolk (boiled at least 15-20 minutes); sunlight; Vita-Lites; fish-liver oil; salmon; sardines; sweet potatoes; dark leafy vegetables; cold water fish. Phosphorus: *Important for RNA/DNA synthesis, nerve health, heart/muscle contraction, kidney function, as well as many other functions. Phosphorus should be in equal amount to magnesium and both half that to calcium.* Feed: Foods high in protein, such as hard boiled eggs; brown rice; yogurt; cheese; well-cooked chicken; legumes. Magnesium: *Involved with many metabolic processes; helps regulate acid-alkaline balance and promotes absorption and metabolism of other minerals, particularly calcium. Magnesium should be in equal amount to phosphorus and both half that to calcium.*Feed: Whole grains; dark-green vegetables; corn; apples; legumes; seeds; nuts; almonds; natural feeds; wheat germ. Iron: *Combines with protein and copper to assist in hemoglobin production and is required for stress and disease resistance.* Feed: Legumes; eggs; green leafy vegetables; kelp; seeds (sesame/sunflower/pumpkin); nuts (almonds); grains; raisins. Vitamin K: * Promotes blood clotting, and is useful for normal functioning of liver and maintenance of strong bones.*Feed: Kelp; alfalfa; green leafy vegetables; eggs; soybeans; beet greens. Zinc: *Assists with enzymatic reactions, carbohydrate digestion, facilitates the action of the B vitamins, circulation, liver function, immune system function, protein synthesis and cell growth, skin, bone, joint health, wound healing and growth of reproduction organs.* Feed: Peas; legumes; nuts; leafy vegetables; seeds (sesame/sunflower/pumpkin); egg yolks; whole grains (sprouted). Selenium: *Its an important antioxidant, commonly combined with vitamin E. It protects the immune system from damage by preventing the development of free radicals* Feed:Eggs; sesame and sunflower seeds; whole grains; vegetables; garlic. Iodine: *Necessary for normal cell metabolism, metabolism of excess fat and thyroid function*. Feed: Kelp; sesame seeds; soybeans; summer squashes.
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