Re: Collard question?? Hmmmm bad or good?

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Posted by Dishy on September 07, 2000 at 16:15:47:

In Reply to: Collard question?? Hmmmm bad or good? posted by IG27 on September 07, 2000 at 14:52:58:

You will find much conflicting advice when doing your research, and regarding this one, here is a paragraph from Jen Swofford's site, regarding foods in that category:

"Like oxalic acid-rich vegetables, many vegetables in the genus Brassica (the "cabbage-like"
vegetables) should not be fed in excess. Cabbage, kale, bok-choi (Chinese cabbage), broccoli,
turnips, rutabaga, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts can all cause thyroid problems in iguanas (as
well as humans) if too much is consumed. In short, do not use any of the eight aforementioned
vegetables as staple items in your iguana's diet. They can cause metabolic problems eventually if
fed in excess. It should be noted, however, that not all members of the Brassica family posess
such harmful qualities. Collard greens and mustard greens are two Brassicas that are considered
to be good for iguanas. At this time, it is believed that only the few items listed above should be
avoided."

I'd be surprised to find many people who do *not* use collards as a major staple in their igs' diets

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personally, i vote 'good' .... nm iZ's mom 09/07/00 (0)

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: You will find much conflicting advice when doing your research, and regarding this one, here is a paragraph from Jen Swofford's site, regarding foods in that category: : "Like oxalic acid-rich vegetables, many vegetables in the genus Brassica (the "cabbage-like" : vegetables) should not be fed in excess. Cabbage, kale, bok-choi (Chinese cabbage), broccoli, : turnips, rutabaga, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts can all cause thyroid problems in iguanas (as : well as humans) if too much is consumed. In short, do not use any of the eight aforementioned : vegetables as staple items in your iguana's diet. They can cause metabolic problems eventually if : fed in excess. It should be noted, however, that not all members of the Brassica family posess : such harmful qualities. Collard greens and mustard greens are two Brassicas that are considered : to be good for iguanas. At this time, it is believed that only the few items listed above should be : avoided." : I'd be surprised to find many people who do *not* use collards as a major staple in their igs' diets

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