Taking a holistic approach to wellness
BC’s Best understands good nutrition is essential to optimal health.
Our pets, like the wild ancestors they evolved from, have adaptations
such as sharp teeth, acidic stomachs and short digestive tracts that have
allowed them to safely and efficiently eat raw meat for thousands of years.
In fact, for 99.9% of their time on earth, most cats and dogs survived
consuming “raw foods” in the form of prey animals and ‘table scraps.’
Wanting our pets to not just survive, but to thrive, our team
at BC’s Best understands that all pets are individuals and as such
will have different nutritional needs throughout their lifetimes.
While not advocating a strict meat-based raw diet for ALL cats
and dogs, we believe the integration of real biologically appropriate
foods into the diet of most pets will be extremely beneficial.
When foods are eaten whole, vitamins, minerals and other important
plant-(phyto-) nutrients act together in complex ways modern
science is only beginning to measure…
Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.
—Hippocrates
BC’s Best Meats come from B.C. range-raised, grass-fed beef
and sheep and organically grown poultry. Free of artificial hormones and antibiotics, all animals are processed at licensed craft abattoir facilities close to where the animals are raised. This adds value to
high quality human grade meats that are currently being under utilized in BC while supporting humane animal production models.
RAW Apple Cider Vinegar is a powerful healing elixir with anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. Chock-full
of natural enzymes, it has been used for thousands of years
as a natural digestive aid and immune system strengthener.
Pumpkin is an excellent source of fibre and well documented
to help in cases of both constipation and diarrhea in pets!
The skin and flesh are high in Vitamin A, beta-carotene,
potassium and iron while the seeds contain essential fatty
acids and powerful antioxidants.
Eggs are considered the “perfect protein,” providing all essential amino acids in an easily digestible form. Exciting new research
is showing dramatic improvement in symptoms of arthritis
through the supplementation of eggshell membranes, which
contain glucosamine, hyaluronic acid and other nutrients
essential for healthy joints.
Herbs used in BCs Best contain numerous antioxidants and
phyto-nutrients, which have been shown to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fugal, anti-parasitic and/or anti-inflammatory effects. Useful for supporting the immune system and digestive tract health, they also contain significant levels of many essential vitamins and minerals. Basil has been shown to reduce inflammation in the GIT and is useful for cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Dill, garlic and oregano help defend the body from pretty much every “invader” AND they are excellent digestive aids. On top of this, dill decreases flatulence, garlic
deters fleas, oregano deters intestinal parasites and parsley is a chlorophyll, vitamin and mineral rich superfood that helps combat bad breath and contains anti-cancer phyto-nutrients.
Kale is considered one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
An excellent source of calcium, iron, manganese, potassium,
vitamins C and K, the plant is like a natural multi-vitamin, jam-
packed with antioxidants and cancer fighting phytonutrients
such as quercetin and sulforaphane. To top it off, it grows
well throughout most of BC and can be harvested year
round in temperate regions.
Sprouts and Microgreens are potent sources of vitamins,
natural enzymes, antioxidants, and omega fatty acids!
Containing 2-30x the amount of concentrated nutrients
as their mature plant counterparts, sprouting brings seeds life, infusing them with vital nutrients and active enzymes. These
nutrient dense foods have been used for thousands of years
as medicine in cultures around the world. The ability to grow
them close to home, year round, means a big reduction
in our carbon footprint.
Flax seeds are an excellent source of antioxidants, fibre and
Omega 3 fatty acids which act as anti-inflammatories in the body.
High protein, moderate fat, low or no-carb diets–
the basis of all BC’s Best meals—are slowly becoming standard recommendations for animals fighting cancer. It is believed that many cancer cells need the sugars from the breakdown of carbohydrates to grow. Beyond this, a wide range of research is now showing the power of various plant compounds at blocking cancer cell growth. Broccoli and red clover sprouts, kale and parsley are some of the superstars in this arena currently included in BC’s Best meals.
Natural enzymes are active in living raw foods,
which allow a body to digest and use more of the nutrients…
Balanced nutrition is obtained through variety. Using the diversity
of plants grown seasonally within the province, the super-foods
in BC’s Best have been selected because they provide a wide
range of “known” and yet-to-be-discovered health benefits!