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Looking for some healthy habits to try in the year ahead? Good news! Chances are you have your very own health coach living with you right now \u2014 look no further than your feathered friend! Here are a few of your bird\u2019s healthy habits that you should follow, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eat the rainbow.\u00a0<\/b>This trending phrase is a simple way to remind us to eat a variety <\/span>of fruits and vegetables to help get the vitamins and minerals our bodies need. The same goes for our pet birds. Parrots cannot live on seed alone \u2014\u00a0they thrive when fed a healthy diet<\/a> that is supplemented by a variety of fruits and veggies. Likewise, their human stewards cannot and should not consume a diet devoid of healthy selections. In the wild, parrots<\/span>\u00a0are natural-born foragers \u2014\u00a0they eat what\u2019s in season, which adds variety; we can reap health benefits by doing the same. Try some of these winter fruits and veggies<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eat slow, and enjoy your food.<\/b> Ever noticed that your bird takes his\/her time to thoroughly enjoy a favorite food? Birds eat differently than our canine companions. A dog is more inclined to gulp down a prized treat, while a parrot might very well take a good five minutes to eat a single blueberry. We humans can take a cue from our birds and take the time to enjoy our food. <\/span>Research shows that chewing until \u201cno lumps remain\u201d increases the number of calories the human body burns during digestion: about 10 extra calories for a 300-calorie meal. Extra chewing also slows the pace of eating, which may be another reason why it\u2019s a healthier way to eat. Slow eating may also help people\u00a0<\/span>eat more mindfully<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and tune in to their feelings of fullness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eat breakfast. <\/b>Imagine your bird starting the day without breakfast. In the wild, the flock\u2019s foraging begins soon after the sun rises. Chances are your bird wakes in the morning waiting patiently (or impatiently) for their food. Birds are breakfast eaters for sure; if you asked your bird, they probably couldn\u2019t fathom why their favorite humans would forgo breakfast.<\/p>\n

Birds don\u2019t need a doctor to tell them that breakfast does a body good, but we silly humans sometimes need a little reminding. So here are some good reasons to eat breakfast, according to WebMD: Breakfast kick-starts the metabolism, helping us burn calories throughout the day, which can help us focus at work or at school. Many studies link eating breakfast to better memory and concentration, lower levels of \u201cbad\u201d LDL cholesterol, and lower chances of getting diabetes, and heart disease \u2014 no wonder breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day.<\/p>\n

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