The term «nutrient dense» indicates that the nutrients and
other beneficial substances in a food have not been «diluted» by the addition of calories from added solid fats, added sugars, or added refined starches, or by the solid fats naturally present in the food.
The research is this area is sparse, but some scientists point out that a mature digestive system neutralizes a lot of the growth factors and
other beneficial substances present in colostrum before they are absorbed.
This can be done with fresh or dried herbs or
other beneficial substances.
A poultice is basically a paste made of herbs, clays, activated charcoal, salts or
other beneficial substances that is wrapped in a piece of cloth and placed on the skin.
Many plant foods that contain carbohydrates (kale, broccoli) contain vitamins, minerals and
other beneficial substances.
They consume toxic gases and replace them with oxygen and
other beneficial substances» (Gut and Psychology Syndrome, 309).
These Lactobacillus break down the sugars in the cucumbers and convert it to lactic acid and
other beneficial substances.
If you feed your dog a diet that has human - grade, whole grains like those you would eat yourself (in an appropriate quantity, of course, combined with the real - meat protein, vegetables, fruits and
other beneficial substances), then you will likely not be causing harm to your dog.