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Vegetarianism may be defined as the practice of consuming foods that are primarily derived from plants, with or without dairy products, eggs, and/or honey. [7] Veganism is a subset of vegetarianism, in which all animal-derived products are entirely excluded from one's lifestyle, including food, clothing, cosmetics, etc. [1] Those who choose to practice veganism beyond vegetarianism typically ...
Raw potatoes contain solanine, a toxic compound that can be harmful to dogs and cause gastrointestinal upset, lethargy, and more. Cooked potatoes are more digestible, and cooking breaks down ...
Castor beans or the castor oil plant contain ricin which is toxic to dogs. It can be fatal depending on how much of the plant is ingested. The beans of the plant have a higher concentration of ricin and if chewed instead of swallowed whole will cause increased toxicity levels. [28]
Dogs are prone to have adverse allergic reactions to food similar to human beings. The most common symptoms of food allergies in dogs include rashes, swelling, itchy or tender skin, and gastrointestinal upsets such as uncontrollable bowel movements and soft stools. [82] Certain ingredients in dog food can elicit these allergic reactions.
Dogs can eat raw cranberries, though be mindful of overfeeding. In general, though, it's best to introduce cranberries slowly and in small amounts to ensure your dog tolerates them.
Assuming one pound of green beans contains 35 to 40 pieces and yields about 3 cups of chopped beans, you’ll need about one pound for a party of three, assuming you’re making roasted, steamed ...
Green beans may have a purple rather than green pod, which changes to green when cooked. [25] [page needed] Yellow-podded green beans are also known as wax beans. [3] Wax bean cultivars are commonly of the bush or dwarf form. [26] [page needed] All of the following varieties have green pods and are Phaseolus vulgaris unless otherwise specified:
As a toxin, it can cause poisoning in monogastric animals, such as humans, through the consumption of raw or improperly prepared legumes, e.g., beans.Measured in haemagglutinating units (hau), a raw red kidney bean may contain up to 70,000 hau, but this is reduced to between 200 and 400 hau when properly cooked. [5]