As a new snake owner, one of the most essential topics to understand is how to feed your reptile. What type of food should be provided and how often?
Starting out is easy with pinkies. You can purchase them frozen from most pet stores.
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Human Foods
Human foods are nutritionally essential nutrients that give us energy, pleasure and nutrition. Typically, they come from plant, animal or fungal sources and contain essential components like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins or minerals that we need for energy, enjoyment and well-being.
Humans are omnivores, obtaining their food through hunting and gathering or agriculture. This has lead to the evolution of many cuisines and culinary arts.
Snakes are carnivores and require meat in their diet to survive. Therefore, it would not be natural for them to consume fruits and vegetables as this would be unnatural for their bodies to process.
If you want to introduce meat into your snake’s diet, offering freshly killed pork, beef or rabbit cut up into parts is ideal. This way, your snake will get all of the necessary nutrients for growth and wellbeing.
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken is an excellent source of protein, but it also has a high fat and sodium content. If you’re looking to incorporate chicken into your diet, opt for the leaner form — breast meat.
When purchasing store-bought nuggets, be sure to read the label carefully. They may contain an array of unpronounceable ingredients, preservatives and salt that make them unhealthy for consumption.
To circumvent these problems, some people prefer to make their own nuggets at home. Although these take longer to prepare than fast-food nuggets, the results are far healthier and more nutritious for you overall.
Some organic frozen nuggets do not use ground chicken pieces at all – Hip Chick Farms for instance makes its nuggets without any mushy meat.
Leftover Caprese Salad
Caprese salad, a classic Italian dish, is made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. It’s an effortless meal that requires only minimal ingredients to prepare.
It is also low in sodium and high in potassium, iron, calcium and phosphorus. These essential nutrients help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and other illnesses.
This delicious kale caprese salad is easy to make and a nutritious addition to your diet. Infusing it with balsamic vinegar helps tenderize the kale while decreasing its bitterness.
Serve right away, or store in the fridge for several hours to enhance its flavor. Leftovers make a delicious lunch or light dinner – perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking!
Red Meat
Red meat refers to animal proteins such as beef, veal, pork and lamb that contain more myoglobin than white meat. Muscles with myoglobin store oxygen for energy production in their cells more efficiently than their white counterparts.
Meat is an excellent source of protein, iron and other essential micronutrients. Unfortunately, it also contains high amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol.
Eating too much processed and red meat has been linked to numerous health problems such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. That is why it is so important to limit our consumption of these items.
Leaner cuts of beef can help reduce the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol you consume. Additionally, buying certified grass-fed and raised without antibiotics or hormones is another effective way to mitigate red meat’s detrimental health effects.
