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Amy Renz, CEO of Goodness Gracious, shares her journey in the pet food industry and the importance of whole foods and quality ingredients. She discusses the dangers of synthetic vitamins and minerals and the impact they can have on the body.
Amy also delves into the topic of metabolic disease in dogs and the factors that contribute to it. She highlights the complexity of pet food regulation and the challenges faced by fresh food companies.
Overall, Amy emphasizes the need for balanced nutrition and the role it plays in promoting optimal health for pets. In this conversation, Amy Renz discusses the negative effects of endotoxin on the body and how it can lead to damage and diseases of the gut, brain, and cardiovascular system.
She also highlights the role of ultra-processed pet food in the increasing trend of obesity in dogs. Amy explains that the motivation behind commercial pet food is primarily driven by profit, which can compromise the quality and health benefits of the products.
She reveals the influence of big kibble companies on veterinary hospitals and the lack of nutrition education in vet school. Amy shares her mission with Goodness Gracious, which focuses on doing the right thing for companion animals, the planet, and improving the connection between humans and animals.
She emphasizes the importance of mindful sourcing of ingredients and the positive impact of fresh food diets on dogs' overall well-being. Amy encourages continual learning and improvement in the pet food industry and discusses the availability and distribution of Goodness Gracious products.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
01:09
Starting Goodness Gracious
04:57
Expanding Product Lines
07:46
Focus on Whole Foods
08:42
Importance of Quality Ingredients
17:49
The Dangers of Synthetic Vitamins and Minerals
22:23
The Impact of Synthetic Nutrients on the Body
36:02
Metabolic Disease in Dogs
44:45
The Complexity of Pet Food Regulation
50:19
Factors Affecting Pet Health
53:09
Endotoxin and its Effects on the Body
54:25
Ultra-Processed Pet Food and Obesity
55:04
Motivation Behind Commercial Pet Food
56:17
Big Kibble Companies and Veterinary Hospitals
57:29
Lack of Nutrition Education in Veterinary School
58:23
Misleading Information from Big Kibble Companies
59
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🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfisher.com/product-category/holistic-pet-health-nutrition/
💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/
📩 Get email notifications for new episodes:
https://jessicalfisher.kartra.com/page/tpprnotify
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Amy Renz, CEO of Goodness Gracious, shares her journey in the pet food industry and the importance of whole foods and quality ingredients. She discusses the dangers of synthetic vitamins and minerals and the impact they can have on the body.
Amy also delves into the topic of metabolic disease in dogs and the factors that contribute to it. She highlights the complexity of pet food regulation and the challenges faced by fresh food companies.
Overall, Amy emphasizes the need for balanced nutrition and the role it plays in promoting optimal health for pets. In this conversation, Amy Renz discusses the negative effects of endotoxin on the body and how it can lead to damage and diseases of the gut, brain, and cardiovascular system.
She also highlights the role of ultra-processed pet food in the increasing trend of obesity in dogs. Amy explains that the motivation behind commercial pet food is primarily driven by profit, which can compromise the quality and health benefits of the products.
She reveals the influence of big kibble companies on veterinary hospitals and the lack of nutrition education in vet school. Amy shares her mission with Goodness Gracious, which focuses on doing the right thing for companion animals, the planet, and improving the connection between humans and animals.
She emphasizes the importance of mindful sourcing of ingredients and the positive impact of fresh food diets on dogs' overall well-being. Amy encourages continual learning and improvement in the pet food industry and discusses the availability and distribution of Goodness Gracious products.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
01:09
Starting Goodness Gracious
04:57
Expanding Product Lines
07:46
Focus on Whole Foods
08:42
Importance of Quality Ingredients
17:49
The Dangers of Synthetic Vitamins and Minerals
22:23
The Impact of Synthetic Nutrients on the Body
36:02
Metabolic Disease in Dogs
44:45
The Complexity of Pet Food Regulation
50:19
Factors Affecting Pet Health
53:09
Endotoxin and its Effects on the Body
54:25
Ultra-Processed Pet Food and Obesity
55:04
Motivation Behind Commercial Pet Food
56:17
Big Kibble Companies and Veterinary Hospitals
57:29
Lack of Nutrition Education in Veterinary School
58:23
Misleading Information from Big Kibble Companies
59
Send us a text
🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfisher.com/product-category/holistic-pet-health-nutrition/
💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/
📩 Get email notifications for new episodes:
https://jessicalfisher.kartra.com/page/tpprnotify
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