DIY Nutrient Kit - Chicken

Chicken Thighs

Chicken thigh meat is a very tasty and excellent source of protein that is packed with essential B vitamins and minerals like iron, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and niacin, which help optimize a healthy metabolism. It is often overlooked that chicken thigh meat delivers more vitamins and minerals than its white meat counterparts.

Long-Grain White Rice

Long-grain enriched white rice is an easily digestible grain that is fortified with B complex vitamins to help break down food into energy and support red blood cell health. It’s also loaded with essential minerals, like iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, and selenium, which are needed for both a healthy nervous system and immune system and are very important for maintaining strong and healthy growing bones (or skeleton).

Spinach

Spinach is a fiber-packed leafy green that is rich in vitamins and in particular, beta-carotene, which is a precursor to vitamin A and is very important for healthy vision. Spinach is also a great source of magnesium, manganese, and zinc, which aid in maintaining healthy hormones, bodily functions, and immune health.

Carrots

Carrots are an excellent low-calorie source of beta-carotene as a source of vitamin A, which is great for maintaining healthy vision. Carrots are also a great source of fiber, vitamins C and K, which help with immune function and blood clotting. Carrots also contain potassium as well, which is an important electrolyte involved in hydration.

Apples

Apples are not only delicious but also high in antioxidants and fiber. We always core our apples before including them in our diets.

Chicken Gizzards

Chicken gizzards are low in saturated fat and sodium. It’s a very good source of protein, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, which are great for digestion. Chicken gizzards are also rich in cartilage, which may be helpful for joint health.

Chicken Liver

Chicken liver is a nutrient-dense food that is high in iron, vitamin A, copper, folate, riboflavin, and niacin. These all help support digestion and the immune system and nerve, bone & joint health.

Fish Oil

Icelandic premium fish oil provides omega-3 fatty acids in highly biologically available forms of EPA and DHA. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for maintaining healthy skin, a shiny coat, and brain development during growth.

JustFoodForDogs Nutrient Blend

The JustFoodForDogs Nutrient Blend is formulated specifically for each recipe to meet AAFCO recommendations. The blend is compounded from 100% human-grade nutraceuticals regulated by the FDA.
Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Choline Bitartrate, Dried Seaweed Meal, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 Supplement.