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Yes… I am the silksong now!!

My thoughts and headcanons on Hornet. I’ll be real I’ve kinda been ignoring her because I’m terrified of having to tag silksong headcanons, I’ve seen the fucking Reddit. Anyway, enjoy my ramblings.

So I think that a Hornet qualifies as a pale being, she was born to one and has a pale mask of one. More than that she qualifies for being in godhome(a low bar ik, looking at you vengefly king).

She isn’t really a god per-se but definitely is a higher being on par or stronger than the great knights.

She obviously considers herself a spider but overall she inherited very little from Herrah.

Id say she only really got the fangs and dietary needs

Shes absolutely an obligate carnivore, so don’t expect her to be eating plant matter of any type. She does the whole inject her meal with venom to dissolve it and slurp it up deal

this is mostly because even though she’s got the full Wyrms arsenal of teeth and a Wyrms digestive tract her mouth is very small and she only has pedipalps and fangs externally. This means it’s very hard for her to eat any solid food/get it down to where her throat teeth can break it down

So interestingly her body color in combination with the vessels may actually tell us more about the pale kings- see both she and the vessels have black chitin suggesting it may be inherited from the king.

She also has both her fathers number of eyes and limbs, something that infuriates her deeply.

I don’t feel that the hornet we see in canon is her final molt, mostly because it seems like the sealing of THK functionally stopped time in Hallownest. I imagine once they’re free and the Radiance is dead she’ll probably undergo one last molt.

I think her missing limbs(she has 4 that we know of meaning she’d have 4 more as a spider) will actually end up growing into wings with said molt.

She also inherited her aptitude for mechanical stuff from the king. It seems like she makes all of her own stuff. Plus the crafting system and buzz saws in silksong support this.

She likes buzzsaws

I imagine if we could get a better look at the light she casts it’d be a lot like her fathers. She’d be a pale red light that falls far and deep but bears only a subtle influence on the world, like the strumming of gossamer threads.

Shes set down threads all over Hallownest, allowing her to keep track of a ton of things at once by feeling vibrations

She does have spineretes but uses soul to supplement and extend the amount of thread she can make.

She actually really likes the white lady, mostly because of good childhood memories from visiting the palace. She was the cool mom for a while. She’s more conflicted in regards to her towards the events of the game though.

Her favorite food is probably primal aspids, but she’s got a huge soft spot for honey because of her time in the hive. She also likes soups because they’re easier for her to eat(esp the ones Ghost makes)

She has very good eyesight from Herrah, but also has face blindness that she inherited from the king. She makes do, but mostly relies on clothing, scent, and body language to identify people.

As a grub she was the only one of her brood to survive, she was part of a large brood and likely spent her earliest days in a broodsack(that’s just how spiders do shit) but ate all of her potential siblings before hatching-she doesn’t know it but this is a wyrm instinct and her father did exactly the same thing.

She’d absolutely hate that if she found out.

She suspects but isn’t sure about why she’s territorial. Unsurprisingly it’s once again a wyrm thing

Her threads are far stronger and more durable than even those produced by the best weavers, in fact some of her silk may have been used for THKs seals- she probably doesn’t remember this cause she was too young.

Is mad she inherited the kings height. Honestly she’s mad about everything she inherited from him.

She doesn’t know it but she’s fairly resistant to void, especially for someone half mortal.

Sleeps in a giant mess of quilts, pilows, and silk. It’s held slightly off the ground. This is sorta a halfway point between a Wyrms nest and the silk hammocks of the weavers.

Shes a very fidgety and light sleeper, and realistically needs far less sleep than most beings.

Her venom is ridiculously potent, like to the point of being almost unanimously fatal to mortals and weaker higher beings. It would honestly still do a lot of damage to gods too. It’s a symptom of hybrid vigor, wherein the hybrid offspring of two species tends to be stronger, larger, and overall more genetically resilient than either parent.

Hybrids also tend to be sterile.

Hornet probably couldn’t have children if she wasn’t a higher being, even then I’m not really sure she could tbh.

Given enough time and soul she could pull a metamorphosis like her father did, though she doesn’t know how.

What she’d emerge as is unclear, but she’d likely either become a spider goddess in truth. Or even more likely she’d fully become a wyrm and abandon the mortal parts Herrah gave her.

For obvious reasons she won’t do this.

Her favorite color is a toss up between red and purple.

She weaves clothing for her siblings semi-regularly. Kinda gets frustrated at how often Ghost ruins their thought. They’re rough on clothing ig.

She didn’t inherit her fathers ability to burrow, but some of the instincts remain. She’s very frustrated at this.

She’s kinda bad at rembering names too, she gets embarrassed by this and it’s part of why she doesn’t stay anywhere long enough to get to know the bugs there.

Has a charm that was created from Herrahs regrets. It doesn’t do anything but give off the faint sense of a clawed hand on her shoulders and the faint whispers of the lullaby Herrah used to sing to her.

it’s still her single most prized possession

Her needles is a close second and was made of pale ore taken directly from the Pale Wyrms corpse. It’s the one thing her father gave her she loves.

he gave it to her as a gift for her being given a name. He likely used his foresight to figure out how large she’d be as an adult and made it in anticipation of that.

She can go an exceedingly long time without a meal. This was super helpful during the infection when uninflected prey was rare at best.

With age she is becoming more and more powerful as a higher being and will likely eventually become a goddess proper.

She has the lifespan of a Wyrm but doesn’t really know it yet and chalks her remarkable age up to the blurring of time during the infection. Despite this she’s still a child by wyrm standards and has many, many, many years left to live.

Most bugs are absolutely shocked to hear about her actual age.

Lace will be for sure, and she’ll probably live to regret threatening her.

Shes super fast, like almost impossible to track I’m combat at times, this is actually because of her use of both wind and soul magic along with the thread based spells of the weavers.

Her shell is covered with intricate and detailed carvings, this is essentially the weaver version of tattoos.

Im genuinely not too sure if her mask is actually her face like it is for the pale king or just a mask like for Herrah. I lean towards it being her face though.

The bell cult caught her while she was sleeping and that’s the only reseal they survived the encounter.

id say there’s probably a good chance of her ascending to godhood as a possible ending to silksong.

Doesnt really have a sense of humor but does find puns and dad jokes hilarious(they were the only jokes the pale king told when she was little)

Theorectically given enough prep time and motivation she could place webs all over the city of tears(or a similarly sized city) and pull all of the buildings down in one go.

She might also be able to do the whole puppeting corpses thing that happens in the beasts den.

She needs a certain amount of metal in her diet thanks to being part wyrm. It’s really hard for her to find in pieces small enough to fit into her mouth.

Some crack/non-serious headcanons

She’s absolutely a chain smoker on par with Grimm- you know why

When she says Shaw it’s because as a kid she couldn’t say saw, the king would be so damn proud.

She’d be so good at putting up Christmas lights. Like the best even.

secretly loves holidays, could pull of a mean Santa impression by just fucking hustling down peoples chimneys and stealing their cookies. She’d even have a big ass silk bag full of toys.

Maybe she does this for Hallownest once it’s built?

that’s it’s, this is how she ascends to godhood

Hornet is bug Santa.

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divineblossoms11 · 8 months

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Light: Most carnivorous plants require bright, indirect sunlight. Place them near a south-facing window or provide artificial light if necessary.

Water: Use distilled water, rainwater, or purified water with low mineral content to avoid harming the plants. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Humidity: Carnivorous plants thrive in high humidity. You can increase humidity by placing a tray of water near the plants or by using a terrarium.

Soil: Use a well-draining, acidic potting mix specifically designed for carnivorous plants. Avoid regular potting soil, as it contains minerals that can harm them.

Feeding: While carnivorous plants can capture insects on their own, they may benefit from occasional feeding with small, live insects like fruit flies or gnats. Be mindful not to overfeed.

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whatudottu · 2 years

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Because I’m trying to read something and am constantly getting distracted about my internal thoughts, I wanna talk about petrosapien diets and also about the Alien Force inspired human petrosapien hybrid character that I finally have a design for and how she factors into that... vaguely.

So not keeping you for long, everything now continues under the cut.

A lot of my headcanons around petrosapiens and Petropia centre around the idea that most of this silicone-based planet and the lifeforms it produces spawns from the existence of crystalovores, however is best to spell a word that doesn’t exist. Crystalovorous lifeforms are either plants that grow into many of the crystals and subsequently derive nutrients from the significantly harder to eat rock to soils and sands, or lifeforms that derive some form defense mechanism associated with crystals or otherwise in need of a way to get more crystals.

Petrosapiens, being largely crystalline (a step up from having a crystal exoskeleton even if by technicality that’s what they generally are) are an example of the latter group and get their nutrients and energy from eating and digesting very specifically crystals, rocks being the cheaper and technically ‘unhealthy’ equivalent (think fast food or otherwise not-entirely-good-for-you foods) and metals, what little there is in easy access on Petropia inedible. Maybe you might have metal be the equivalent for gum, but one can’t dissolve it in large quantities so it’s best not eaten at all if not just spat out after.

That being said, a lot of crystalovore species - including that of petrosapiens, of course - have evolved to specifically digest crystals and sneak away what little nutrients it would have, also having to adapt to find, need and desire the nutrients specific to crystals that other species would not and never will benefit from otherwise. This digestive acid - stomach acid for closed system lifeforms like petrosapiens, an acidic poison-like secretion from roots or skin for plants and otherwise open system lifeforms like bugs and certain tunneling creatures in and out of water - is strong enough to break crystals into nutrients to enervate the body and leave dust behind. Open system creatures and life leave the dust behind for non-crystalovorous plants to take root, for fungus wanting to finish things off or for other purposes, but petrosapiens take that remainder crystal waste and use it to grow more crystals.

I suppose the human equivalent may render that idea as being kind of gross, taking the useless parts of your digested food and turn it essentially to skin; were it a shelled creature, waste product shells, but to be fair that’s how snails work on Earth anyway. And that’s mostly how I see it, it’s not a system that can be perfectly paired with a human function, and now (well technically not now, I already had made the connection before) I add snails to my pool of ‘what the fuck is a petrosapien’ biology headcanons- lemme just...

Hahah, you cannot escape my weird inspirations!

But, as a little something something, though that acid is not strong enough (nor built right) to digest metal - no literal bismuth petrosapiens walking around with technicolour crystals - it is more than enough to dissolve what would typically constitute for food, biological plants or meat typical to a diet of herbivores, carnivores or omnivores (hmm that’s a lot of ‘i’s, maybe crystalovore should be crystalivore?). Looking at like, specifically if herbivores can eat meat or if carnivores can eat plants for like... a sliding scale of what can happen or not, there are generally no strict herbivores whereas carnivores cannot digest - and thus cannot be sustained - by plant matter (so feel free to slap a furparent for giving their dog a vegan diet).

With this in mind, this made me think that crystalovores are to omnivores what herbivores are to carnivores, there’s a level of disconnect between the food and the individual that leads to a disconnect of what you can digest. But, though the acid is capable of dissolving plant and animal matter no sweat, unlike herbivores who can eat some form of meat (typically being that of insects rather than a full body, but can in moderation eat carrion and bird chicks) and derive sustenance, it is the difference between organic and inorganic food that simply means that petrosapiens (and other exclusively crystalovorous species) just simply do not have the same nutritional needs that organic food provides.

So, with all that mumbo jumbo out of the way, petrosapiens can and - for those trying what is dubbed ‘human food’ ie, not crystals and named after the introduced idea of humans who eat anything and everything regardless if it will harm them - do eat meats and fruits for all the nutritional value of a garnish. Having a diet of only meats and fruits and whatever other non-crystal based thing will do absolutely nothing for a petrosapien, even if it’s rich in minerals or whatever, because that’s a lot of garbage to sort through to even get to minerals, and by that point the salts and whatever other relatively inorganic part of the food does nothing for sustenance. In fact, speaking of minerals, mineral water does more good than a full course meal of ‘human food’ because even if the minerals are floating around in actual water, there’s no need to sort through any junk to get to those minerals.

And so, sure, have a journey with textures one can’t even begin to make with crystals and try out ‘human food’, petrosapiens eat crystals and maybe cheaper rocks with like pockets of crystals within them if you can’t afford better, because they just built like that.

But I have a petrosapien character who is not built like that, and saying that she’s petrosapien is only half right.

Say hello to the finally drawn concept of a nameless human petrosapien hybrid, a character I’ve been referring to as Abuelita de los Crystales after the Mexican Cave of Crystals because guess what, she’s lived for 180ish years ever since the Victorian era and, if it weren’t for her significantly more human (but still half petrosapien twin) she would have been far more alone than she is and is coping with the loss of a lot of people by being great at Dia de los Muertos.

Because I cannot be trusted with keeping a hybrid character free from angst, I have forced myself to keep her angst be of the typical ‘i live for a long fucking time and the people around me are god damn human’ angst and slightly just ‘i’m very visibly not human’ (this is why i made the mutants and magic au, this great great great great grandaunt of her slightly more human compatible twin’s lineage deals a lot better where non-human beings are a little more common place), I’ve given her more of the human-ish materials part of her genetics as opposed to her twin.

By that I mean, abuelita (genuinely I don’t have a name for her) has crystals made of bone - or at least calcite (crystalised calcium) and bone cells - whereas her fraternal twin had her nails, hair and bones replaced with their mother’s crystals (not to be confused with their human mum, look this has been a whole year of thought and it’s coming out because these thoughts are now impacting reading). This individual right here does not derive sustenance from meat or fruit like full-blooded humans, but because she is made from bone/calcite with bone cells whatever I’m deciding, the simple solution is drinking a lot of milk and straight up eating bones and sucking out the marrow like a grandfather who finds the marrow of an ossobuco is the best part.

Now, from the angst ridden bowels of my mind, this tatara tatara tatara tararabuelita (tía, abuelita or bisabuelita for generally not bullshit long titles) can now be essentially one of the founders or perhaps only member of the family that has, in 180 years of free time, has picked up a hobby to cattle farm. Aside from overseeing something that can have intergenerational workers, she has a very stable source of calcium that can also directly feed the people that she cares about with so much fucking cow products it’s like ‘Tía! I’m tired of having so much beef, can we get more variety?’.

Okay this has turned into Abuelita de los Crystales propaganda (I should REALLY FUCKING decide on a name now that I have a drawing of her) instead of ‘oh petrosapiens eat rocks for breakfast’ bullshit but excuse me for giving my technically not even an adult petrosapien human hybrid a little farming hobby with little pieces of ‘wait what do you mean her sister ‘had’ crystals replace her bones’ insight of what a year of sitting around and doing nothing about it did to this character :)

So, petrosapiens (maybe even Chio my petrosapien therapist that I shove into every circumstance that needs some therapy even if location wise it doesn’t make sense) are confounded that my nameless hybrid sustains herself off of very organic bone and milk to live and humans are thinking how bizarre it is that Abuelita de los Crystales only ever drinks milk and eats bones when her very human looking family eats significantly more meat than she does. My baby’s therapy is cattle farming and Dia de los Muertos ofrendas being full stocked with memories and offering like you wouldn’t fucking believe.

And I believe that is all, for now at least. Now let me get back to what I was reading and hopefully I won’t look anywhere other than the screen and suddenly think of something else to write.

#petrosapien #xenobiology #ben 10 #ben 10 oc #genuinely though i've been thinking about this abuelita de los crystales since september 2021 and have not come up with a single fucking nam #wow too long anyway #i mentioned it here a little bit and it's slightly more relevant to the mental health of my character if this exists in the #mutants and magic #ben 10 au #look at that tag flow you'd think i'd write embedded quotes with the same ease #(i do not)#anywho that's what got me thinking and otherwise distracted with reading someone else's content #i do not control the rate at which i think about petrosapiens #and i more importantly do not control the rate at which i want to draw or talk about my ideas #but ultimately i wanted to put this down- with an introduction to another bloody petrosapien oc of mine #so that i can get my mind to settle to the point that i can read a post someone made without going 'hmm- the texture of bone marrow is weird #so here we go- another petrosapien xenobiology headcanon and a fully formed hybrid character with design #try as i might i suck the fuck with names so please excuse me while my no pronoun having ass dicks around noncreative names

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The Fascinating World of Carnivorous Plants: Adaptations and Evolution

In the world of flora, there exists a group of plants that defy the norm, capturing the imagination with their unique adaptation to acquire nutrients: carnivorous plants. These botanical marvels have evolved various mechanisms to trap and digest prey, showcasing the remarkable diversity and ingenuity of nature. Today, we delve into the intriguing realm of carnivorous plants, exploring their adaptations and evolutionary journey.

Evolutionary Origins: Carnivorous plants have evolved from ancestors with typical autotrophic modes of nutrition. However, in nutrient-poor environments such as bogs, swamps, and rocky outcrops, some plants began to explore alternative strategies to supplement their diet. Through evolutionary pressures, certain species developed specialized structures and mechanisms to capture and digest small animals, primarily insects.

Adaptations for Predation: One of the most distinctive features of carnivorous plants is their specialized trapping mechanisms. From the iconic Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) with its snapping leaf blades to the pitcher plants (Nepenthes spp.) with their fluid-filled pitchers, each species has evolved a unique method to lure, capture, and digest prey.

Chemical Warfare: Many carnivorous plants produce enticing scents, colors, and nectar to attract unsuspecting insects. Once lured, the prey encounters specialized structures or secretions containing enzymes and acids that aid in digestion. This chemical warfare effectively breaks down the captured prey into nutrients that the plant can absorb and utilize for growth and development.

Adaptation to Nutrient-Poor Environments: The ability to supplement their diet with animal-derived nutrients provides carnivorous plants with a competitive edge in environments where essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus are scarce. This adaptation allows them to thrive in habitats where other plants struggle to survive, showcasing nature's ability to innovate in the face of adversity.

Co-Evolutionary Relationships: Carnivorous plants have also forged fascinating relationships with their prey. Some species have evolved intricate structures that provide shelter and food for symbiotic organisms, such as mosquito larvae or frogs, in exchange for protection from herbivores or assistance in nutrient acquisition. These co-evolutionary dynamics highlight the interconnectedness of species within ecosystems.

Conservation Challenges: Despite their captivating nature, many carnivorous plant species are threatened by habitat loss, pollution, and overcollection. Conservation efforts are crucial to preserving these unique organisms and the ecosystems they inhabit. Botanical gardens, research initiatives, and public awareness campaigns play vital roles in safeguarding carnivorous plant diversity for future generations.

Conclusion: The world of carnivorous plants offers a glimpse into the intricacies of evolutionary adaptation and ecological specialization. From their humble beginnings in nutrient-poor habitats to their diverse array of trapping mechanisms and co-evolutionary relationships, these botanical wonders continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. As stewards of the natural world, it is our responsibility to appreciate, protect, and conserve the fascinating world of carnivorous plants for generations to come.

In closing, let us marvel at the ingenuity of nature and the endless possibilities for discovery that await in the realm of carnivorous plants.

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ainews · 16 days

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Dynamos, also known as generators, are devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. In the world of gardening, they may not seem like an obvious tool for growing chives, a type of vegetable known for its high nutritional value and strong anti-inflammatory properties. However, when it comes to tending to griffins, a popular fantastical creature often depicted as a mix between a lion and an eagle, dynamos can play a crucial role in their diet and well-being.

Griffins, like most fantasy creatures, have a larger than life physiology. With their strong lion bodies, majestic eagle wings, and sharp talons, griffins require a significant amount of energy to maintain their active lifestyles. As carnivorous creatures, they need a high protein diet, which can be found in the flesh of small animals such as rabbits, squirrels, and even fish.

However, there is another essential component to their diet that often goes overlooked – vegetables. Chives, with their high levels of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like iron and potassium, are an excellent addition to a griffin's diet. They can help aid their digestion and provide them with much-needed nutrients to keep them healthy and strong.

This is where dynamos come into play. Keeping a griffin well-fed with a balanced diet is no easy task, especially when it comes to growing chives. These delicate plants require a consistent source of electricity to thrive, and this is where dynamos excel. Thanks to their ability to convert mechanical energy into electricity, dynamos can power grow lights that provide the necessary light spectrum for chives to grow.

Furthermore, dynamos can also power electric heaters, which are essential for growing chives in colder climates. Griffins are commonly found in colder regions, and without the warmth provided by electric heaters, it would be challenging to grow chives to their full potential.

Additionally, dynamos can also power irrigation systems, ensuring that the chives receive the proper amount of water they need to grow. This is especially important for griffins, who require a lot of water to stay hydrated, especially during the warmer months.

In conclusion, dynamos may not seem like an obvious necessity for growing chives, but when it comes to providing griffins with a healthy diet, they play a vital role. Thanks to their ability to power essential elements for chive growth, dynamos are a must-have for any gardener tending to griffins. So next time you see a griffin flying through the sky, remember that behind its impressive physique lies a well-nourished creature, thanks to the help of dynamos.

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catfoodblog · 7 months

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Can Cats Eat Grits? Health Risks & 3 Advice Nutrion From Vet

Grits are a typical breakfast dish in the South. If you make grits frequently, you've probably wondered if this dish would harm your cat if they tried it. Can cats consume grits? Are grits good for them?

Introduction

Can Cats Eat Grits? The spotlight is now on grits in our never-ending quest to learn which foods are healthy and helpful to our cats. Grits, which are popular in the South, are made from ground maize and have a relaxing feel. But we're not sure if our kitties can eat grits.

In this article, we will look at the nutrients in grits, the potential benefits and risks for cats, if grits are safe for cats to eat, how easy they are to digest, the symptoms of possible poisoning, how to avoid it, and how much to feed your cat. Throughout this investigation, we also look into different food options and supplements that are better for a cat's nutrition.

Grits' Nutritional Value

Grits, which are produced from coarsely ground maize, are a staple cuisine that is frequently served as a hot breakfast or side dish. However, due to the way grits are prepared, they may not match a cat's nutritional demands. Grits are largely carbohydrates, as opposed to a cat's high-protein diet.

Grits Can Be Beneficial to Your Cat

Can Cats Eat Grits? Grits are largely carbs, therefore they don't do much for a cat's health. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they can only acquire the protein they require from meat.

Risks of Feeding Grits to Cats

There are various risks of feeding grits to cats. Cats have a particular digestive mechanism designed to break down animal proteins. Adding carbs, such as those present in grits, can lead to digestive issues as well as other health issues.

Is it okay for cats to eat grits?

Grits may not immediately harm cats if eaten plain, unseasoned, and in modest quantities. However, because they have little nutritional value, they should not be a regular or significant part of a cat's diet.

Grits Digestibility for Cats

Can Cats Eat Grits? Cats' digestive tracts are precisely designed to break down and utilise animal proteins. Even while they may consume tiny amounts of plant-based foods, they have difficulty digesting carbs such as those found in grits.

Symptoms of Grits Poisoning in Cats

Can Cats Eat Grits? Cats can become ill if they consume an excessive amount of grits, especially if they consume it all at once. Grits are difficult for cats to digest since they are not used to consuming them. This can result in gastrointestinal troubles such as vomiting and diarrhea.

Preventing Accidental Consumption

Prevention is the most important thing you can do to keep your cat healthy. Storing grits and other similar items safely out of reach can make it much less likely that someone will consume them by accident.

How Much and How Often to Feed Grits

You must use caution when feeding grits to your cat. Grits should not be a regular part of a cat's diet because they do not meet the nutritional demands of cats.

Alternatives and Supplements

The best way to address a cat's nutritional demands is to feed it cat chow that has all of the nutrients it need. Grits can be replaced with safer and more appropriate diets such as lean meats and cat-specific treats.

Can Cats Eat Grits?

In conclusion, while tiny amounts of plain grits are not immediately dangerous to cats, they are not a recommended meal choice. Specialized cat chow is the greatest way to fulfill a cat's specific dietary requirements.

Final Thoughts on Feeding Grits to Cats

Can Cats Eat Grits? Understanding what a cat needs to consume is critical for their health. Your cat will be healthy and happy if its diet is well-balanced and contains all of the nutrients it requires.

Consult a veterinarian for guidance on what to feed your pet.

Can Cats Eat Grits? You should consult a veterinarian before feeding human food to your cat because cats have different nutritional needs than dogs. Expert advice ensures that the food you choose meets your cat's specific dietary requirements.

In a world where it's fun to share snacks with our cats, it's vital to remember that what tastes good to us may not be beneficial for our feline friends.

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Unleash Nature's Carnivorous Wonders: Buy Carnivorous Plants Online

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants? These captivating botanical wonders have evolved to capture and digest insects, and they offer a unique and captivating addition to any plant collection. Now, with the convenience of online shopping, you can explore a diverse range of carnivorous plants and bring these captivating specimens right into your home.

A Mesmerizing World of Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants, also known as insectivorous plants, have evolved in environments where nutrient-poor soils necessitated alternative ways to obtain vital nutrients. Through a variety of ingenious mechanisms, such as sticky traps, pitfall traps, and snap traps, these plants capture insects and supplement their diet with the nutrients derived from their prey.

Exploring the Online Carnivorous Plant Market

The digital age has made it easier than ever to access a wide variety of carnivorous plants from around the world. Online plant shops and nurseries offer a diverse selection of species, allowing enthusiasts to expand their collections and discover rare and unusual varieties that might not be readily available locally.

Benefits of Buying Carnivorous Plants Online:

Wide Selection

Online platforms provide access to a diverse range of carnivorous plant species and cultivars, enabling you to choose plants that best fit your preferences and collection goals.

Rare and Exotic Varieties

Online nurseries often offer rare and hard-to-find carnivorous plant species that may not be available in local garden centers.

Convenient Shopping

Shopping online allows you to explore plant options, read detailed descriptions, and make purchases from the comfort of your home, saving you time and effort.

Choosing the Right Carnivorous Plants for You

Before purchasing carnivorous plants online, it's important to consider a few key factors:

Growing Conditions

Different carnivorous plant species have specific growing requirements. Ensure that the plants you choose align with the conditions you can provide, including sunlight, humidity, and soil type.

Skill Level

While many carnivorous plants are relatively low-maintenance, some species require specific care. Choose plants that match your gardening expertise.

Space

Consider the space you have available for your carnivorous plants. Some species, like pitcher plants, can grow quite large, while others, like sundews, are more compact.

Caring for Your Carnivorous Plants

Caring for carnivorous plants can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Here are some general care tips to keep in mind:

Light

Most carnivorous plants require ample sunlight. Place them in a location where they can receive several hours of direct sunlight each day.

Water

Carnivorous plants thrive in moist environments. Use distilled water or rainwater to water them, as tap water can contain minerals that may harm the plants.

Soil

Use a well-draining, nutrient-poor substrate like a mix of sphagnum moss and perlite. This mimics the plants' natural habitat.

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dr-boyd-tania · 9 months

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Clapping Greenpetal

(Droseraceae Adplaudomanus)

Clapping Greenpetal, more colloquially called the "Clapping Bloom" is quite the plant! In fact, it's quite a recent find (to science, at least). The bloom of the flower is made up of four verdant green petals, each with pink-red insides layered with a sticky nectar. Each petal is shaped somewhat like a fan, which will be important later! Fascinatingly, Clapping Greenpetal is a carnivorous plant! Along its petals are short, thin hairs that tell the flower when its prey has landed. Once an insect lands on its petals to feed on the sweet nectar inside, it suddenly shuts with a loud "CLAP!" hence it's name. Most insects are killed upon the rapid closing of the plant, however some do survive, however, the Greenpetal has a backup for that. The petals stay sealed shut, with its nectar acting as a "glue" of sorts. Its petals slowly start to constrict, pushing the insect deeper into itself, where it will eventually be forced into a small reservoir filled with digestive enzymes. Its prey is rapidly digested, and after 24 hours, it opens its petals back up to feed once again. Quite a fascinating plant, wouldn't you say? Sadly, as it's quite a new discovery, there isn't much of a history on it, but I'd say learning about its inner mechanisms is quite a ride on its own!

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dopepoisonivyoncrack · 11 months

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In my Plants High School AU I forgot to talk about the bully role. I did give it a thought though. What would make a bully plant? What would make an aggressive plant? Are we talking about plant-on-plant aggression or plant-on-animals and insect aggression?

Would plants with allelopathy skills fit the role? displaying anti-social behavior and releasing chemicals that actively hurt other plants around them, sometimes killing them, or inhibiting their growth around them or under their canopy like Walnut tree or Sunflower?

Would carnivorous plants like Venus flytrap, or Pitcher plants be considered aggressive because they trap and slowly digest their prey alive, which varies from insects to amphibians and small mammals in some species?

Would invasive species be considered aggressive in this case and bullying others? like Kudzu vines that spread like crazy covering and smothering to death other species regardless of the their size

Poisonous plants can’t count as aggressive or bullies since they or some of their parts are toxic for other species, other than plants, as a defense mechanism, usually if ingested, and has nothing to do with the plant personality. They are just there, living their life. They are more like the Goth of the plant world. Your perception of them and personal preference has nothing to do with how they really are as a plant/person. They can be amazing and kind, just have a dark nature from certain angles. But so can be said about some of the above.

Usually, when people call a plant aggressive, it just means its hard to kill and usually has invasive tendencies too (why people try to kill it so hard but don’t succeed). But, in human societies, the difference between a plant just living its life and one called a weed is based on economic value.

Invasive species do pose a threat to other plants, biodiversity and entire ecosystems so I guess they can count as the criminals of the plant world. Allelopathy comes the closest to plant-on-plant violence for personal reasons of the plant using the biological weapon… so they would be the bullies in a high school au?! the violent guys?!

#plants high school au #yes its a tag now

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eudikot · 1 year

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MINECRAFT PITCHER PLANTS

Apparently pitcher plants were announced a week ago, but I found out about them this morning. As a long time Minecraft player now paid and carnivorous plant enthusiast former collector I never even dreamed about this happening.

As of now they have no function apart from dye, and while it very well could stay as a decorative flower block I think it would be cool if it could be used to collect fireflies. You would have to time your collection since the plant will digest them but it would help in firefly collection (I actually don't know how tedious they are to collect I haven't tried yet). I also think it is interesting that they can be planted on dry farmland right now. Carnivorous plants will die if their soil dries out, so I think they should function similarly to sugar cane and be required to have a water source next to them, maybe 3 blocks away max. They also should not be able to grow with bonemeal and instead die when applied since they evolved to be a carnivore to adapt to nutrient deficient soils.

However, I want to talk about what kind of pitcher plant this is. On Twitter one of the developers mentioned that it was an imaginary plant, but that will not stop me for overanalyzing it. There is clear reference to real pitcher plants and I want to explain them. We will be ignoring the color because no real pitcher is that vibrant or blue, but the shape and structure is really where we can determine the species.

For reference, I will be referring to the plants I talk about as Tropical and North American (split into Trumpet and Open*) pitcher plants, respectively.

*"Open" is my own term since I believe that they describe them better than "purple" or "northern" pitcher plants, especially for this analysis.

1. Standing Upright

Tropical pitcher plants hang off of the leaf they are produced from while North American pitchers grow up from the ground, supporting themselves in an upright position like many other plants. Based on this structure, this species is based off of the North American varieties.

2. Bulbous Pitcher

Trumpet pitchers have a very long an narrow pitcher, making them perfect for a pitfall trap. Open pitchers on the other hand are much shorter and rounder, filling with water to drown and digest their prey. Even when compared to a majority of Tropical pitchers, the Open pitchers have a much rounder shape while Tropical pitchers still tend to maintain some degree of straightness in their pitchers. The pitcher body is based off of the Open pitcher plant.

3. Covered Leaf Lid

Even though the body is based off of an Open pitcher, the top leaf is covering the trap instead of being open. For Tropical and Trumpet pitchers, this covering is used to prevent water from building up in the trap, however as mentioned earlier the Open pitcher uses water in its trap mechanism, having an exposed trap with a top leaf to help guide water inside. Based on this shot, the top leaf best represents the Tropical and Trumpet pitcher leaves.

4. Growing off a Plant/Leaf

In the first point, I mentioned that Tropical pitchers grow off of a leaf while North American pitchers grow directly out of the ground. While the upright perspective ignored the bottom half of the plant, this point will acknowledge the Tropical-like plant base the Minecraft pitcher has.

Conclusion

This Minecraft pitcher plant is made up of all three pitcher species. An Open pitcher body, growing upright like the North American species, having a cover leaf like the Tropical and Trumpet, and growing on the end of a plant like the Tropical pitcher. The plant with the lowest likelihood of being a part of this imaginary plant is actually the Trumpet pitcher, since there is no defining feature that belongs solely to it. Only using traits from the Open and Tropical pitcher could create this species without the need of a Trumpet pitcher.

However, it is interesting to note that the Trumpet and Open pitcher are within the same genera, Sarracenia. This means that you could create a cross or hybrid plant between a Trumpet and Open pitcher species, meaning that if we wanted to try and create the Minecraft pitcher plant in real life, we might be able to get something close using this method. But of course with today's technology that is not our only option anymore. Truly creating this species could leverage on biotechnology applications by taking the leaf-growing genes of the Tropical pitcher plant and inserting them into our hybrid (or genetically modified) species. Given the differences in physiology and growth between the two families, this would be very hard to successfully achieve without figuring out the correct gene expression and would not be a project on the forefront of a majority of biotechnologists today.

Before I end this analysis, I would like to bring in one finally player to the field; Cephalotus follicularis.

This species comes from a small region in Australia and has a combination of interesting characters discussed earlier. While it may not be quite as bulbous as the Open pitchers, it still has a short and round body compared to the other pitcher plants. C. follicularis also has a covered leaf lid unlike the Open pitcher, despite their visual similarities. And, similarly to the Tropical pitcher plant, it grows at the end of a vine-like structure (as seen in picture 2). This species harbors all of the traits that made the Minecraft pitcher plant unique, apart from its ability to stand upright off of its vine instead of hanging off of it. A few more differences from the Minecraft plant is that its cover leaf is a lot rounder compared to what the pixels show, it has a very ridged lip, and it has a pronounced frontal leaf/ridge down the front of its body. Open pitchers also have this leaf down their pitchers, but they are a little less noticeable. C. follicularis is also the only species within the Cephalotus family, meaning that there is not the same diversity as seen within the Tropical or North American families that could be used to find or generate a plant that is closer to the Minecraft one. It is possible that this species could be a better base for trying to replicate the Minecraft pitcher compared to the others, but a lot of work would still have to be done in order to make something that represents the game species.

#minecraft #pitcher plants #analysis #Can you tell what I'm majoring in #If you guessed plants and biotechnology then you are right #Although I'm focusing on agricultural plants not carnivorous #But they hold a special place in my heart and I will restart my collection once I graduate and have stable housing #This is exactly the type of analysis I love to do. I need more to talk about #I also tried to identify the carnivorous plant species Minegishi uses #Something along those lines is in the progress for a future project

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fromtheothersideby · 1 year

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Carnivore January

Throughout January a group of us (and we would like to invite you too) are going to restrict our diet to just meat from ruminants, free range eggs and a little cheese. No vegetables, no grains, no alcohol etc.

Why are we doing this? ... For several reasons:

It seems to work

Over the past 20 years I have spent time with the indigenous Maasai communities in both Tanzania and Kenya and witnessed the healthy results of their natural carnivore diets first hand.

This year, Christian Dailly who contributed his brilliant knowledge on metabolic fitness to help Health Results develop a 12-week fitness programmes, experienced amazing personal results eating this way for over 6 months. Not only are all his metabolic markers excellent, at 49 years of age he is deadlifting wights that seem almost impossible to comprehend. And he looks superbly lean too. But Christian is not alone, consider how Dr Shawn Baker has set several world records in rowing since turning carnivore (read about his journey in his book the Carnivore Diet).

A toxin reset

While we know that some plants contain vitamins and minerals, we also know that they contain many toxins. Dr Paul Saladino in his book the Carnivore Code, describes how as unlike animals who can run away and hide from danger, as plants are rooted to the spot, their only defence mechanism against predators was to release toxins. And these toxins for some can cause amongst other things gut issues.

Things a carnivore diet might fix or at least make better

Bloating, farting (sorry, but its true), digestive discomfort, any autoimmune issues caused by an intolerance you may not know you have, any side effects of hyper glycemia, any side effects of hyperinsulinemia, IBS, effects of inflammation, gout (yes, the opposite to what many have been informed), strengthened telomers (the ends of your chromosomes), libido, improved bone mass and bone density, anaemia, reduced brain fog.

The month might help slow down aging too. Why? Because carnosine which is a dipeptide (meaning it has 2 amino acids) helps prevents glycation (a process which leads to impaired elasticity of tissues such as blood vessels, skin, and tendons) and may be the ultimate antiaging molecule in the human body, we get it most from eating meat.

There may be longer term benefits too. As Dr Shawn Baker writes in is brilliant book the Carnivore Diet, 'we are observing a growing number of people who experience dramatic improvement in things like auto immune diseases, mental health disorders, and chronic gastrointestinal diseases when they completely remove plants from their diets, it becomes very easy to wonder whether some of the potentially noxious chemicals in plants they have a role in their problems even at low dose chronic exposure.'

Meat is packed full of useful things

Meat is a rich source of carnosine, carnitine, creatine, taurine, zinc, vitamin B12, iron, some of which just aren’t present in plants.

Meat is what we are designed to eat

Ask an anthropologist, and they will tell you there is no question we have always been meat eaters. Look at cave paintings drawn a million years ago, and you don’t see them cultivation plants, but chasing their dinner with spears. While we our primal ancestors occasionally ate a plant or two, their main food was always meat. Hunter came before Gatherer for a reason; our stomach acid is so high to help us digest meat and our large and small intestines are designed for meat eating too.

Since we started growing crops some 12,000 years ago, the detrimental difference in the human body has been staggering. We have lost some 200cm3 of brain size, shrunk in height and suffered a significant loss in bone density.

How will we measure our health?

We will measure and monitor the 5 metabolic markers of insulin resistance: waist to height ratio, blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL and blood sugar levels. In aition we will self-score on a scale of 1 to 10, our sleep, mood, sharpness of mind, energy levels, physical strength, resting heart rate and our general feeling of wellness.

Isn’t meat bad for the planet

This is something we hear all of the time, but its complete nonsense. Virtually every report ever written that blames the cow for global warming, is funded by someone with a vested interest. You will find research funded by airlines trying to divert attention and of course food corporations who want us to swap beef for lab created chemically infused synthetic foods and pharmaceutical companies that benefit only when food companies have made us sufficiently sick.

Free ranging cattle, living on the land as they have for millions of years is part of the solution and not the problem. Yes, cattle force fed corn in gigantic sheds is for sure contributing to global warming, but free roaming cattle restore the integrity of the soil which helps sequests over a billion ton(s) of atmospheric carbon per year.

An extract from Fat & Furious, where I am interviewing Dr Robert Lustig:

People talk about greenhouse gasses as if they are all the same; they are not. It turns out there are three greenhouse gasses:

Carbon Dioxide. It has a heat-retaining capacity of 1. We need carbon dioxide, we would die without it, but there is too much.

Methane. It has a heat-retaining capacity of 25. And it is true that ruminants produce methane. But the point is that the amount of methane the ruminants make is only about 5% of the methane and most is coming from industry and cars etc.

Nitrous Oxide. It has a heat-retaining capacity of 210. Nine times greater than methane. This is the one that nobody gets. Where do you get nitrous oxide from?

Well, it’s in every field, and the reason is because that is what happens to the nitrogen runoff, from the nitrogen fertiliser, that was needed to grow the crops. Because the animals who use to fertilise the crops, because of their manure, because that’s nitrogen-fixing, now aren’t there because the cattle are in Kansas and the corn is in Iowa. So, you have to spray the corn with the nitrogen, which becomes nitrate oxide, which causes way more greenhouse gas emissions than the methane ever did and guess what, you have to do that for vegans too.

Free roaming ruminants Improve soil fertility, preserve biodiversity and the growing grass helps sequester carbon dioxide.

What are we eating and what we are avoiding

Eating:

We are restricting our diet to only a few items that contain little to zero toxins. This 30-day experiment is not just about what we are eating, but also what we are not. We will be eliminating all potentially toxic foods. While this diet might not be sustainable in the long term (although there are many healthy individuals that live on just these few staples), this reset will hopefully provide a sharp and deep health reset.

Our aim is to eat just meat from organic ruminants (cow, sheep, deer, or buffalo), eggs and butter. Why meat from just ruminants? Because their four stomachs remove more toxins from the land than the likes of poultry and pigs.

We may also add the following:

Cheese. From either buffalo, sheep, or goat. Why not cheese from cows? Because there are two types of caseins in cheese, casein 1 and casein 2. Casein 1 from cow dairy, may cause inflammation and weight gain. It can also worsen acne, eczema, asthma, allergies, and digestive problems.

Salt. Ideally rock salt which contains less toxins than sea salts.

Shellfish. Mussels, oysters, prawns etc. These rarely contain toxins.

Fresh water salmon. Not farm grown salmon which are fed commercialised pellets, nor fish from deep water that may contain contaminants.

What we are avoiding:

Pretty much everything else! And here is why:

We will avoid foods that contain oxalates. Oxalates are common in leafy green vegetables, and in some fruits, nuts and seeds. Anti-nutrient and may cause several medical problems including gastrointestinal irritation and leaky guts which may lead to autoimmune issues.

We will avoid foods that contain lectins. Lectins may also cause leaky guts, autoimmune issues and gastrointestinal irritation and we find these in things such as nuts, nightshades, grain, corn, nightshades, some fruits, quinoa, vegetable oils, legumes, squash and beans.

We will avoid foods that contain glycoalkaloids. These are found in the nightshade family (potatoes, tomatoes and peppers) and may be connected to IBS, and psoriasis.

We will avoid foods that contain goitrogens. These can interfere with the functioning of the thyroid and are found in soy and vegetables of the cruciferous family. These include cauliflower, cabbage, kale, water cress, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and mustard.

We will avoid foods that contain cyanogenic glycosides. They may contribute to thyroid and neurological disturbances. We find these in cassava, cherries, peaches, plumbs, almonds, flaxseeds, linseeds.

We will avoid foods that contain phytic acid. They may have a negative effect on the body’s ability to absorb minerals such as calcium, zinc, magnesium and iron. The result of a lack in these minerals leads to a whole host of issues and illnesses including cardiovascular, neurological and even hair loss. We find phytic acid in grain, seeds, nuts, and legumes.

We will avoid foods that contain saponins. These have been shown to cause thyroid problems, digestive problems and damage to red blood cells. We find saponins in garlic, beans, legumes, peas, and asparagus.

We will avoid foods that contain salicylates. Some individuals are allergic to them and other sensitive to them and they can cause inflammation, headaches, skin rashes, itching, diarrhoea, and trigger asthma. We find them in some spices, Broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, radishes, spinach, and zucchini all contain high amounts of salicylates.

Consider Iceland

Not the British shop full of frozen goods, but the country. Here is an extract from Shawn Bakers book the Carnivore Diet, 'Iceland, a frozen island of fearsome Vikings, has a population of only about 300,000 people. They’ve historically relied heavily on an animal-based diet because fruits and vegetables just don’t grow in that climate. Iceland has produced nine winners of the World’s Strongest Man contest. The only other country with more winners is the United States, which boasts eleven champions and a population 1,000 times as big as Iceland. Icelandic women have won four of the twelve CrossFit titles as well. Despite traditionally having little access to fruits and vegetables, Iceland is among the world’s leaders in male centenarians per capita. What does Iceland’s production of strong people and centenarians say about our belief that you have to have a certain number of vegetables and fruits per day to be healthy?'

Want to join us and be in with a chance of winning £1,000 of health products?

To join us on this experiment:

Even if you don’t start on the 1st January please try and do 30 continuous days.

Be sure to drink plenty of water.

Record as many measurements as you can.

Record how you feel before and after starting.

It would be a great idea for you to take before and after photos.

If you are on medication check with your GP before changing your diet.

Once you finish, please email my assistant Barry, [email protected] with your experience and results. We will pick a winning email before the end of February 2023.

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drdunev · 2 years

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Get Rough With Your Health!

Just about everyone has some attention on health right now. Wishing to be healthier is not enough, but making the smartest changes isn’t easy. Where do you start? Keto, Carnivore, Vegetarian, less meat, more veggies, super foods, plant-based? There is one change that you can make, regardless of dietary preferences, that will improve your health in several ways. This change can lower cholesterol, assist weight loss, curb appetite, boost the immune system, and help prevent cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline. And it’s not a pill. What is this miracle no-calorie ingredient? We used to call it “roughage” and now we call it Fiber. The Metamucil commercials promoting fiber have been around for years. Fiber does help keep you “regular” which is pretty important in itself. Your systemic health depends on eliminating toxins through the bowel so they don’t get reabsorbed. Probiotics are a big buzzword in supplements and fermented products like yogurt and kefir. Kombucha and foods like sauerkraut and kimchi also contain probiotics. These are organisms that we hope will seed and flourish in the lining of the gut. Collectively these critters (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) are called the gut flora or the microbiota. New research is showing us that the more varieties of organisms, the healthier we are. In the West we have been systematically destroying our gut flora through chemicals and toxins, overuse of antibiotics and vaccines, and other prescription medications that interfere with normal functioning of the body systems even when they are neccessary. Examples include diabetes drugs, blood pressure drugs, birth control pills, and anti-depressants. [i] Fiber is food for the microbiota. Fiber makes us feel fuller and adds bulk to help with bowel health. It also helps to eliminate excess fats and may lower cholesterol. One of the main dietary changes in the way we eat compared to our ancestors, or people who eat their local food instead of Western processed foods, is the amount of fiber consumed. Eating lots of simple carbs such as snacks and sweets only feeds unhealthy gut bugs because the healthy organisms that keep the balance will die out without the fiber they need. An at-home stool test can tell you which species of gut flora are flourishing, which are struggling, and if you have too many bad bugs taking over. (Contact me if you want to know more about this testing.) Fortunately, most species of microbiota are health promoting. These gut flora microbes guard the intestinal lining, manufactures B vitamins for us, and help our immune cells to do their job of eliminating disease-causing pathogens. The microbiota also make some of our hormones, improving hormone balance and improving emotional responses and mood. It may also contribute to our metabolism in ways that we are only beginning to understand. "Over the last 15 years, different researchers have contributed to decoding the mechanisms explaining how the ingestion of non-digestible carbohydrates (e.g., inulin-type fructans, arabinoxylans, chitin glucan, resistant starches) improves metabolic disorders through a gut microbiota-dependent pathway [24], [25], [26]. In 2004, it was reported that changing the gut microbiota in rats using three different prebiotics (inulin-type fructans) that varied according to their chemical structure reduced food intake, body weight, and fat mass [24]. This discovery raised key questions: how can we explain that changing the gut microbes by using prebiotics affects the control of a brain-controlled factors such as food intake?"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5004142/ What if we have been wrong, or only partially right, about the weight and obesity problems in the Western world? Some people overeat the foods that make them gain weight, and have a difficult time resisting the very foods that are leading them down the path towards degenerative disease. Maybe improving the microbiome (the collective body of microorganisms) is a big piece of the puzzle and could help repair metabolism and a return to a more ideal weight. This is a very exciting new frontier of medicine that is only now being explored, and the key have been with us, inside our bodies, all along. We have been waging war on our own health without knowing it. It is starting to look like feeding your gut flora may be one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health. How much fiber should you eat daily? Most Americans only get 10-15 grams per day, but you should aim for at least three times that amount. The best sources are whole foods: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans/legumes.[ii] Go slow at first. Fiber can make you a bit rumbly if you are not used to it. My next blog will list some other foods with fiber that may surprise you. Meanwhile, it goes back to the simple basics. Whole unprocessed foods, as close to Nature as possible, feed those friendly gut bugs that do so much for our health. So, love your good bugs and they will love you back!

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products123 · 2 years

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