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Sugary Cereal<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Gamaliel Troubleson\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many of us start the day with a bowl full of cereal. And if your bird is within earshot of the breakfast nook, he or she will certainly take notice, after all, what bird doesn\u2019t like crunching? But before you hand over a frosted shredded wheat, take a look at the sugar content and then consider the fact that your bird\u2019s body composition is measured in grams \u2014 that\u2019s probably a lot of sugar for such a small body!<\/p>\n

There are healthier ways<\/a> for your bird to get his or her crunch on. If you want to go the cereal route, make it of the low-sugar, low-sodium variety, plain Cheerios vs. Honey Nut Cheerios, for example. And keep it to a couple of beak-sized pieces. Cereal, even the healthier variety, should not be your bird\u2019s main meal.<\/p>\n

Microwave Popcorn<\/h2>\n

This is another food with a big crunch appeal\u00a0that your bird might be attracted to, especially if he\/she\u00a0catches you with a fistful. While popcorn can be a low-caloric snack, there is a difference between the microwaveable variety and popping your own kernels. Research has shown that a significant amount of ultra-fine particles are produced when people microwave popcorn. In fact, study results found that a bag of popcorn microwaved for three minutes resulted in ultra-fine particle emissions 560 greater than emissions from microwaving water.<\/p>\n

A fun alternative to “people” popcorn is Lafeber’s Popcorn Nutri-Berrie Treats<\/a>, which offer\u00a0wholesome ingredients mixed with popcorn to make a delicious berry-shaped treat that is\u00a0specifically designed to satisfy your bird\u2019s natural desire to forage for food.<\/p>\n

Granola<\/h2>\n

This seems like a healthy choice, after all, a traditional mix is infused with rolled oats, nuts and dried fruits \u2014\u00a0delicacies most parrots<\/a> love. What you might not realize is that some granola mixes are packed with sugar and calories.<\/p>\n

When shopping for granola, look for low-sugar, low calorie granola, which can also be found in bin-style in some avian retailers so your bird can have his\/her own healthier version. If you do share yours with your bird, remember a beak-size taste is just that.<\/p>\n

Dried Fruits<\/h2>\n

What can be wrong with dried fruits, aren\u2019t they packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber? The answer is yes, but sulfur dioxide is a\u00a0food preservative that\u00a0finds its way into a variety\u00a0of dried fruits like raisins, dried apricots and prunes to give it a longer shelf life and sugar is also sometimes added, especially for tart dried fruits like cranberries.<\/p>\n

Opt\u00a0for unsulfured and unsweetened varieties in health food stores. Parrot-friendly dried fruits are offered online and in avian specialty stores, and Lafeber offers naturally preserved dried fruits in its diets as well. Once beak pleaser is Fruit Delight Avi-Cakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Wheat” Bread<\/h2>\n

Not all wheat bread is made the same. A common marketing strategy is to label\u00a0products as \u201cwheat,\u201d which is especially common on bread and cracker packaging. \u201cWheat\u201d can, in fact, also mean processed white bread with a smidge of wheat flour.<\/p>\n

The words you want to see are \u201c100-percent whole wheat,\u201d and a minimum of 2 grams of fiber. Go ahead; break off a\u00a0bit of unbuttered 100-percent whole wheat bread, toasted or fresh out of the bag,\u00a0for your bird to enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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