Saturday, November 30, 2013

Winter Seasonal Flavor: Cranberry Ginger Bread!

We wanted to get in a Christmas-y and Wintery spirit. Karyn was busy in the kitchen cooking up something special that we haven't done before. She came up with.... Cranberry GingerBread! Ta-da!
We love the way it smells, our dogs love the way that it tastes and it even looks so pretty, with all those little ruby red pieces.

The base of this treat is whole wheat flour, organic fat free milk and an organic range free egg. The milk and egg quality speak for themselves. Eggs are great sources of protein, riboflavin and selenium. There are benefits to the whole wheat flour too! Whole wheat flour uses the whole grain and contains bran and wheat germ which is a great source of minerals, B vitamins, phytochemicals to enhance the immune system. The whole grains can also promote healthier cardiovascular systems and reduced risks of cancer and diabetes.
Our pups don't have a problem with gluten, but if yours does, we would love to make this flavor for you using something gluten free!

Ginger is one of the ingredients that makes this treat spicy and delicious! As long as it is in small quantities, ginger is very good for dogs. It is anti viral, anti toxic and anti fungal. WOW! "Ginger is known to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and relieve stomach ache. In addition, ginger is high in antioxidants, it has the effect of reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. Ginger can help treat allergies as an antihistamine." Ginger is also known to help the symptoms of motion sickness and lower cholesterol. Although, "if dogs suffered from anemia or just take surgery, you’d better avoid to use ginger because ginger would stimulate circulation of the blood but these dogs should maintain a stable blood level."

Molasses is a "great source of iron, copper, manganese, potassium and magnesium." And it also give your pup some B6.

The definite star of this treat is the Cranberries, which are not only very good for people, they are very good for dogs! "The addition of cranberries to your dog’s diet also has several other benefits. Cranberries are rich in vitamins including A, B1, B2, C, and many nutrients. They are full of minerals and antioxidants. Cranberries are an excellent supplement to your dog’s diet for the promotion of urinary tract health and they are good for the owner as well. This is one treat that you can enjoy with your dog, so go grab a handful and enjoy them together."


Order a bag today at Jakksinabox@gmail.com or visit our Facebook shop to see what other flavors we’re offering.

Sources for this ingredient knowledge:
http://raisinghealthydogs.com/the-health-benefits-of-cranberries-for-dogs
http://www.dogquestions.org/dog-treats/can-dogs-eat-ginger
http://www.threedogdfw.com/all_natural_ingredients_molasses.html
http://canigivemydog.com/molasses