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CocoTherapy Coconut Chips!
A delicious treat for your dog or cat, CocoTherapy Coconut Chips are made from dehydrated organic coconut meat. The dried coconut flakes are made of pure, 100% organic coconut meat, with absolutely NO sugars, salt, preservatives, or chemicals added. CocoTherapy Coconut Chips are an excellent source of dietary fiber and provide the same benefits as coconut oil. All our pets absolutely love the rich, slightly nutty taste of the treats. Give a few treats throughout the day, or sprinkle in food.
The coconut chips are raw, dehydrated slowly at a low temperature, 98.6 degrees F (37 degrees C). This keeps the enzymes and nutrients intact, resulting in a raw coconut that tastes great, has a wonderful texture, and contains all the rich nutrients found in fresh coconuts.
CocoTherapy Coconut Chips are an excellent source of dietary fiber and provide the same benefits as coconut oil. Give a few treats throughout the day, or sprinkle in food.
Our coconut chips are the perfect, all natural alternative to all those yucky, over processed pet treats on the market that are made with artificial ingredients --- Plus they're totally delicious.
Click here to see how CocoTherapy Coconut Chips are different from the typical, dehydrated coconut chips you can buy at a health food store.
Size: 3 oz / 85 g (resealable foil pouch)
Exp: 04/01/13 (April 01, 2013)
BENEFITS OF COCONUT FIBER:
* Richest source of dietary fiber
* Does not contain mineral-depleting phytic acid, improving nutrient absorption
* Promotes digestive and intestinal health
* Excellent for fiber-responsive issues, such as colitis or IBD
* Supports healthy weight management
* Helps control hairballs in cats
Click here to read more about why coconuts are the best form of dietary fiber for you and your pets.
Health Benefits of Organic Virgin Coconut Oil and Organic Coconut Chips
Virgin coconut oil is comprised mainly of a medium-chain fatty acid, called Lauric acid. Lauric acid is responsible for many of the health benefits of coconut oil. The only other abundant source of Lauric acid found in nature is in human breast milk. The medium-chain fats in coconut oil are similar to fats in mother's milk and have similar nutriceutical effects. Coconut Chips is an excellent source of dietary fiber, and provide the same benefits as
coconut oil.
* the perfect health food
* highly curative with innumerable health benefits
* reduces allergic reactions & improves skin health
* strengthens immune system, regulates and balances thyroid
* improves digestion & metabolism
* significant source of anti-oxidants
By far, the best and richest natural sources of lauric acid are coconuts and coconut oil. One tablespoon of dried, shredded coconut contains about 2 grams of lauric acid. A tablespoon of pure virgin coconut oil contains 7 grams.
Recommended dosage:
As a fiber supplement, give 1 tsp per 10 lb body weight, 1-2 times daily on food. Give larger pieces as treats throughout the day. Pets love it!
Make sure fresh water is available all day.
For more information, click here to read The Whole Dog Journal article, "Crazy About Coconut Oil".
Nutritional Value: Coconut meat, dried, not sweetened
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Nutrient
|
Units
|
Value
per 85 grams
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| Minerals
|
|
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| Calcium,
Ca |
mg
|
22
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| Iron,
Fe |
mg
|
2.82
|
| Magnesium,
Mg |
mg
|
76
|
| Phosphorus,
P |
mg
|
175
|
| Potassium,
K |
mg
|
462
|
| Sodium,
Na |
mg
|
31
|
| Zinc,
Zn |
mg
|
1.71
|
| Copper,
Cu |
mg
|
0.677
|
| Manganese,
Mn |
mg
|
2.333
|
| Selenium,
Se |
mcg
|
15.7
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| Vitamins
|
|
|
| Vitamin
C, total ascorbic acid |
mg
|
1.3
|
| Thiamin
|
mg
|
0.051
|
| Riboflavin
|
mg
|
0.085
|
| Niacin
|
mg
|
0.513
|
| Pantothenic
acid |
mg
|
0.680
|
| Vitamin
B-6 |
mg
|
0.255
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| Folate,
total |
mcg
|
8
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| Folate,
food |
mcg
|
8
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| Folate,
DFE |
mcg_DFE
|
8
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| Choline,
total |
mg
|
18.8
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| Vitamin
E (alpha-tocopherol) |
mg
|
0.37
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| Vitamin
K (phylloquinone) |
mcg
|
0.3
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| Lipids
|
|
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| Fatty
acids, total saturated |
g
|
48.635
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| Fatty
acids, total polyunsaturated |
g
|
0.600
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| Cholesterol
|
mg
|
0
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| Amino
acids |
|
|
| Tryptophan
|
g
|
0.069
|
| Threonine
|
g
|
0.213
|
| Isoleucine
|
g
|
0.230
|
| Leucine
|
g
|
0.434
|
| Lysine
|
g
|
0.258
|
| Methionine
|
g
|
0.110
|
| Cystine
|
g
|
0.116
|
| Phenylalanine
|
g
|
0.297
|
| Tyrosine
|
g
|
0.181
|
| Valine
|
g
|
0.354
|
| Arginine
|
g
|
0.960
|
| Histidine
|
g
|
0.134
|
| Alanine
|
g
|
0.299
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| Aspartic
acid |
g
|
0.572
|
| Glutamic
acid |
g
|
1.338
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| Glycine
|
g
|
0.277
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| Proline
|
g
|
0.241
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| Serine
|
g
|
0.303
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| USDA
National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20 (2007) |
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