weight loss – Natural Health & Nutrition

Episode 11: Weight loss in dogs

Podcast January 9, 2021November 13, 2023diet, dogs, health, obesity, overweight, raw food diet, supplements, weight loss

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Up to 60% of dogs are now overweight or obese – a condition that is associated with a multitude of different health conditions and disease states that are completely preventable, not to mention a shorter lifespan and a poorer quality of life overall.

In this episode I discuss some of the key causes of obesity in our dogs, easy ways to determine if your dog is overweight, how to approach weight loss in a safe and sustainable way and which supplements you can use to support the process.

Episode 7: To fast or not to fast?

Podcast October 14, 2020November 13, 2023calorie restriction, diet, dogs, Fasting, health, Intermittent fasting, Narelle Cooke, nutrition, weight loss

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Fasting dates back centuries and has played a central role in many different cultures and religions. Science has now revealed the many benefits of fasting – including improved weight loss and insulin sensitivity, reduced levels of inflammation and risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, improved cellular health and mental clarity, a reduced risk of neurodegenerative disorders, all the way through to slower ageing and increased longevity (just to name a few!). But did you know that the practice of fasting can also be highly beneficial for dogs?

In this episode I discuss the many benefits of fasting for both people and pets and outline simple strategies that you can use to get started. But fasting isn’t for everyone, so I also highlight who shouldn’t fast and when fasting your dog may not be a good idea.