Some articles require Adobe Reader if you do not have this program please click below       Nutrition Nutrition of Birds in the order Psittaciformes by Kirk Klasing,Phd http://www.freewebs.com/eternityssunrise/Nutrition_of_psittaciformes_1_.pdf Nutritional data for thousands of foods http://www.nutritiondata.com/ Great Avian Nutrition Link! http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_021.htm Reprinted by courtesy of the Parrot Society of Australia PO Box 75 Salisbury Qld 4107 Australia www.parrotsociety.org.au Eggs!   Nutrient Content of One Egg   The yolk contains three-quarters of the calories and virtually all the fat, cholesterol, calcium and vitamins.   The white contains more than half the protein and most of the potassium.   Calories 74 Protein (g) 6.3 Total Fat (g) 5 Cholesterol (mg) 212 Vitamin A (IU) 244 Vitamin D (IU) 18 Calcium (mg) 27 Potassium (mg) 67   Note:     Bacteria can sometimes accumulate on the shell.  Salmonella can be destroyed by light cooking. If you plan to feed the shell, make sure it is thoroughly cleaned (hard boiling is a perfect way to kill the germs).   Egg Safety: Buy eggs that are clean with no cracks from a reputable source in a refrigerated case.   Important! Eggs should never be fed to your bird on an “every day” basis.  I feed a small portion of egg (about 1/3 per bird) approximately twice per month. Birds can have clogged arteries just as humans can.  In addition,  some species of birds can be particularly susceptible to fatty liver disease.   Info from the FDA regarding Egg Safety!   http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fs-eggs.html   Lighten Up Louisiana Fruits & Vegetables Chart  http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?ID=151&Detail=7364   Oxalic Acid and Calcium absorption http://www.cloudnet.com/~djeans/Asides/OxalicAcid.htm Although oxalic acid binds to calcium (producing calcium oxalate crystals), and making calcium unavailable for absorption, many vegetables that contain oxalic acid also contain calcium. The amount of oxalic acid is what determines how much calcium is bound. So if there is more calcium than oxalic acid present, the calcium that has not been bound will be available for use by the body.

	Nutritional Trivia     Strawberry Extract Paralyzes some viruses making them unable to penetrate healthy cell membranes. http://www.calstrawberry.com/health/default.asp   Many others have the same effect such as blueberry, crabapple, cranberry, grape, plum, pomegranate and raspberry.    http://www.oregonblueberry.com/health.php Blueberry combats diarrhea, kills infections viruses, blocks damage to blood vessels.   Pectin in Apples is good for the cardiovascular system and regulates blood sugar     http://www.bestapples.com/healthy/index.html   Apricots-beta-carotene and other phytonutrients that are beneficial to longevity   Artichokes lower cholesterol and stimulate bile and urine production.  Success in treating liver and kidney ailments with the extract of artichoke   Unripe banana is good for ulcers and stomach disorders.   http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-B00001-01c20Tm.html Broccoli, potent cancer fighting agents. http://www.organicfood.com.au/Content_Common/pg-brocolli-facts.seo   Brussel sprouts, broccoli and cabbage fight cancer   Cabbage is a longevity food, boosts immune system and destroys bacteria and viruses   Chili peppers are good for intestinal parasites.   http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=29   Garlic fights cancer, thins blood, reduces blood pressure, stimulates immune system, antifungal and antibiotic properties   Kale is richest in vitamin A and high in chlorophyll   http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=38   Beets http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=49 http://www.freedomyou.com/recipes/Vegetable%20Guide.htm http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Ency/Index.cfm/Id/1664005 http://www.deliciousorganics.com/recipes/beet.htm   Notes: The less you cook vegetables (in general) the more nutrients they retain Squash and seeds from squash for “anti-worm” properties Carrots are better cooked as are collard greens Beans “must” be cooked thoroughly until tender Best ones to use are garbanzos, lentils, mung and adzuki    http://www.iit.edu/~beans/lima.html    “Lima beans contain a compound known as cyanogens, from which the poison cyanide is derived. The U.S. and many other countries restrict the cultivation of limas to only those with very low levels of this compound.  Excessive ingestion of the lima bean has been known to promote goiter. Rinsing completely when preparing has shown good results in lowering the levels of compounds in the bean that promote this condition.”