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October
2014
NEWS FROM THE VONDI’S BLOG
In his latest blog post, Paul Jacobson from Vondi's explores why a Banting Diet for Dogs would
be an exceptional dietary plan suitable for the whole family. He believes we should prepare diets
for our pets with the same considerations applied to the way we prepare human nutritional
foods.
This is an interesting topic that Vondi’s are excited to be sharing with you and we invite your
thoughts and opinions on the blog, click through to the link provided below. Read on for the full
article and feel free to share with friends and fellow pet owners – there is a ready-to-tweet option
provided below.
BANTING DIET FOR DOGS
The true judge as to whether a diet is “perfect” for both dog and human is based on whether
they are able to provide the correct pH balances, with a leaning towards alkalinity. Thus, when
one looks at popular human diets, this important formula is always fulfilled.
The Banting Diet, promoted by our own legendary Professor Tim Noakes, fulfills these
requirements. Often his proposed diet is misunderstood. He is actually advocating a high fat diet
with low refined carbohydrates, rather than a high meat protein diet. Looking thoroughly into his
diet and recipes, the contribution of his veggies (predominantly alkaline) supersedes and
balances the acidity from the meat content. Remember, fat, mostly has a neutral impact on PH.
Recently (June 2014), in a landmark study conducted by animal science researchers in
California, now demonstrates that feeding dogs fresh, healthy, whole food diets instead of highly
processed kibble and cans results in improvements in measures of health
Therefore, when preparing diets for our pets the same considerations should be applied as to
the way we prepare human nutritional foods. A Banting Diet for Dogs would be an exceptional
dietary plan suitable for the whole family.
Looking at commercial pet foods in pellet/kibble form, it is quite clear why such diets cannot
perform. The main ingredients are refined carbs - brewers rice, wheat and corn gluten, potato
meal, soya meal and animal meals. As a matter of fact, such refined carbs are rated as
“extremely acidic” and their contribution way overrides any alkaline ingredients that may come
from this diet.

2. The same arguments follow for diets that contain copious amounts of meat (raw or cooked). In
the last few years, there has been a trend to feed our companion animals a high raw meat diet.
Meat too is classified as an “extremely” acidic.
Acidosis will lead to inflamed cells, reduce immunity and lead to an array of health ailments like
skin disorders, arthritis and the formation of kidney stones.
The recent landmark veterinary studies from West Hollywood California support what human
nutritionists have been advising for decades – “stay clear of heavily processed foods, and eat
wholesome, balanced meals that are prepared fresh from the highest quality ingredients
available, are lightly cooked, and have no preservatives. This same advice appears to be true
for our canine best friends.”
Based on these findings, let’s see how Professor Tim Noakes’s Banting Diet would fulfill the
nutritional requirements of our dogs by looking at some his golden rules:
1. This is not a high protein diet. It's a high fat, medium protein, low carb way of eating
2. Choose real foods that look like what they are, and cook them from scratch
3. Fat is not the enemy. Enjoy it! – Fat is essential for our dogs
4. Eat only when you are hungry; eat until you are satisfied we control the feeding of once or
twice a day
Therefore, whether you are preparing a meal for yourself and children or your four-legged
companion members, The Banting Diet, is recommended for the entire family.

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LET’S GET TOPICAL:
Paul Jacobson of Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition is a passionate advocate of natural pet health
and local animal rescue welfare organisations. He is available for interviews and speaker
opportunities across the spectrum of pet diet, skincare and related industry topics. Please get in
touch if you would like to chat to him, or keep in mind for future quotes
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