Re: diet

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Posted by xta on May 16, 2001 at 19:18:17:

In Reply to: diet posted by cilac on May 16, 2001 at 17:36:44:

I wouldn't feed Kale on a regular basis (it is not one of the good veggies)

(taken from Jen Swofford's site)
Goitrogenic Cabbages
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.

ADD SOME VARIETY...DON'T STICK WITH THE SAME FOOD EVERY WEEK. She lists the following as a good balance to mix and match. You are not limited to these either...just check out her site to see the nutritional value of various fruits and veggies: http://www.baskingspot.com/iguanas/igbook/

collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, parsley, dandelion greens, rapini, green beans, figs (raw or dried), green peppers, escarole, raspberries, leeks, snow peas, blackberries, grapes, radish, okra, pears, pricklypear, parsnip

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: I wouldn't feed Kale on a regular basis (it is not one of the good veggies) : (taken from Jen Swofford's site) : Goitrogenic Cabbages : 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. : : ADD SOME VARIETY...DON'T STICK WITH THE SAME FOOD EVERY WEEK. She lists the following as a good balance to mix and match. You are not limited to these either...just check out her site to see the nutritional value of various fruits and veggies: http://www.baskingspot.com/iguanas/igbook/ : collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, parsley, dandelion greens, rapini, green beans, figs (raw or dried), green peppers, escarole, raspberries, leeks, snow peas, blackberries, grapes, radish, okra, pears, pricklypear, parsnip

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