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: QUICK LOOK IGUANA DIET REFERENCE: : : NO-NO's: animal anything: protein, fat, dairy (except yogurt),perservatives,foods sprayed with chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides. : Do not pulverize their food. Food needs to be cut,chopped enough so that it is easier to digest and nutrients quickly absorbed. : AVOID OR LIMIT FOODS CONTAINING: : High oxalates : High phosphorus : High phytates : High purines : High tannins : High goitrogens : Glossary: : oxalates: there are 15 different types of oxalates, found in virtually every plant food in varying concentrations. Calcium oxalates are of most concern due to the ability to bind to the calcium iguanas consume (plant or supplement) and rendering it useless, unabsorbable,and then eliminated from the body. : phytates: found in virtually every plant food in varying concentrations. As with oxalates, phytates bind with calcium and inhibits its absorption. Best if *not* served with primary calcium source. : purines: concentrations in foods responsible for crystallization of urea in kidney stones, high uric acid levels, gout. Mainly found in animal proteins but also in plant foods in elevated quantaties. : tannin: chemical found in some plants that binds to protein and other minerals including iron and vitamin B12 : goitrogens: cruciferous (name derived from the cross, notch observed when stem is cut)plant foods that are thyroid antagonists. Consuming significant amounts of these types of foods aggravate thyroid hormone production : phosphorus- 2nd most abundant mineral in the body. It is in every cell.Used in the transfer of energy and to maintain acid-base balance. Sign of toxicity=low blood calcium : IGUANAS: require a HIGH FIBER, HIGH CALCIUM diet. plant foods with 2xs as much calcium than phosphorus (2:1 CA:P ratio) should be given per single food item or overall diet. A good reference tool to begin to recognize foods and their calcium:phosphorus content is the USDA Nutrient Database at www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl : Every plant food consumed by humans is listed by the U.S. Dept of Agriculture. Pay particular attention to calcium, phosphorus ratios, also note fat & protein & fiber content to see if that food item is a good choice for your iguana/s. : THINGS THAT INHIBIT CALCIUM ABSORPTION: : 1) High fiber : 2) High oxalic acid (oxalates) : 3) High phosphorus/phosphates : 4) High phytic acid (phytates) : 5) High goitrogenics : 6) High doses of Vitamin C : HERE ARE SOME LISTS OF FOODS....GOOD & NOT SO GOOD that might help you make a decision regarding the foods you give your iguana/s. : HIGH CALCIUM FOODS: : *essential for the health and well being of your iguana/s : dandelion greens (leaves, stems, flowers, roots) : collard greens : mustard greens : watercress : endive/escarole : cactus (nopales) : sweet potatoes : prunes : figs : raisins (also high in protein) : whole wheat breads : tofu (also high in protein) : white rice (also high in phosphorus) : watermelon : oranges : HIGH FIBER FOODS: : *essential for the health & well being of your iguana/s : reconstituted prunes : figs : dates (also high in fat) : squash (winter varieties: acorn, butternut) : sweet potatoes : rasberries : papaya : oranges : apples : alfalfa/timothy hay (also higher in protein) : cranberries : bread : GOOD THIAMINE SOURCES IN FOODS: : acorn squash : Total cereal : white rice : breads (inc. cracked wheat, pumpernickel, rye,raisin) : oranges : watermelon : HIGH PLANT PROTEIN: : *protein is protein but plant protein is lower quality and easier for herbivores to digest : soy (tofu) : alfalfa pellets : alfalfa hay (more fiber less protein than pellet form) : timothy hay (more fiber , less protein than alfalfa pellets) : sprouts (inc. alfalfa,bean,wheat,soybean) : avocados : dates : legumes (primarily beans, peas) : dried pears & peaches : raisins : watermelon (trace) : HIGH OXALATES: : broccoli (also contain plant lice) : potato (also contains solanine) : grapefruit (can be caustic to mouth & stomach lining) : rhubarb (toxic and can cause serious illness to an iguana) : strawberries (extremely high oxalic acid content) : spinach : carrots : tomato : parsley : chards : kale : beet greens : turnip greens : wheat bread : plums : pears : oranges : lemons : limes : grapes : blackberries (trace) : peanuts : HIGH PHYTATE CONTENT : *best if not served with primary calcium source, same effect as oxalates : legumes (beans, green beans, peas) : cereal grains (corn,wheat,oats) : wheat bran : soybeans : HIGH GOITROGENS: : *impact thyroid hormone production : strawberries : spinach : peaches : bok choy : turnip greens : mustard greens : collard greens : soybeans : brussel sprouts : cauliflower : cabbages : radishes : kale : broccoli : kohlrabi : peanuts : rutabaga : HIGH FAT CONTENT: : dates : avocado (monosaturated) : dried pears & peaches : raisins : beans (most beans inc. kidney & garbanzo) : coconut (saturated) : nuts : HIGH PURINE FOODS: : *impair kidney & urinary function : legumes (beans inc. green beans & peas) : MODERATELY HIGH PURINE CONTENT: : asparagus : cauliflower : mushrooms : oatmeal : spinach : wheat germ : wheat bran : HIGH TANNIN CONTENT : *binds protein & hinders iron absorption & Vitamin B12 : bananas : carrots : spinach : grapes : lettuce : onions : CYANOGENS: TOXIC CANCER CAUSING : *produce the deadly poison cyanide : lima beans : fruit seeds (mostly apple & apricot) : variety, moderation, and better choices : BabyHerp

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