In fact, the
diet should be approximately 70 % of calories from unadulturated fats like
low carb nuts (pecans and macadamias are great, almonds ok and peanuts and cashews are considered higher carb
on the nut scale), avocado, grass fed butter, coconut oil, olive oil; and the remainng 15/15 for
protein and non-starchy vegetable carbs, especially nutrient dense leafy greens It is carbohydrates or high
protein leading to gluconeogenesis in the
diet that make concurrent consumption of fats a cardiovascular risk, but in a properly carb - restricted and moderate
protein diet, and in the absence of systemic inflammation (hsCRP, ESR), one should not worry about increases in cholesterol, but focus
on the size of the cholesterol particles (bigger is better) Dr.
Peter Attia explains this complex topic well.
Acana's
pet food formulas are based
on 5 natural principals — ingredient freshness and variety to match the natural
diet, high in animal
proteins,
low in grains and carbohydrates, rich in fruits and vegetables, and tonic herbs to strengthen the body and spirit.
Following that lead,
pet food manufacturers like Hills and Royal Canin increased the
protein content of their «liver support»
diets and marketed them based
on their
low copper level (only helpful in copper storage disease, not PVH - MVD) a «precise blend» of antioxidants to support a healthy immune system and increased flavor and density to tempt picky eaters».
This is an important and simple point that storeowners and employees should always be prepared to discuss with
pet owners who are looking for good information
on their dog's nutrition: a good
diet for dogs young or old is one high in fat, as well as omega - 3 fatty acids, high in
protein and
low in carbohydrates.