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Dried coconut as a treat?
I’m thinking about trying unsweetened dried coconut chunks/chips as a treat. If it’s nothing but dried coconut and possibly sea salt, would this be a non-inflammatory option consistent with the diet?
I usually use mini alfalfa cubes as treats but am looking for something not so messy to feed to a horse with a bit in his mouth and he isn’t a big peanut fan.
Since Coolstance is okay I thought coconut chunks might be an option if my horse will eat them. Would these be consist with the diet?
One example, only coconut:
Next Organics Dried Coconut 6 oz Bag (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNLONK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_C3K3QWV7VKYN4KE750HY
Trader Joe’s Organic Unsweetened Coconut Chips (Pack of 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5I606R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QQMBQKZP9Z0Z41MQ50VR
With sea salt
DANG Keto Toasted Coconut Chips | Lightly Salted Unsweetened | 4 Pack | Keto Certified, Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo Friendly, Non Gmo, Healthy Snacks Made With Whole Foods | 3.17 Oz Resealable Bags https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N39309O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PRBSYY4AQZ03MFJSMDV1
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In the near future I’ll be writing and podcasting on the effects of excess sugar in horses extrapolated from human research. It is critical to understand. I think the title will be, “How can my healthy looking horse be so unhealthy?”
Knowing what I know now – and that is changing even as early as this morning – excess sugar, especially in sedentary people and mice, causes the beginning evidence of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. In addition to excess glucose intake, fructose (the sugar of fruit) accelerates these conditions.
Reading the descriptions you linked to, they describe coconut flakes as “fruit” and “sweet” with only 1 saying it has 1g sugar per serving. Searching found that coconut flakes have 7g per serving.
I recommend Coolstance only for older horses needing a noninflammatory source of fat for energy and increased body fat. These are 25 + year olds. It is not for younger horses or for athletic horses.
I’ll work on describing the use of glucose and fat within the muscle cell soon. Being on the road and dodging winter snow storms is diverting my attention. In the meantime stick with the hay cubes, peanuts or just a pat on the neck.
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