Hamster diet can be a tricky subject for cautious owners who want to make sure their furry friends are getting all the nutrients they need. While a healthy diet for hamsters includes mainly seeds, grains and nuts, it's a welcome and healthy addition to give them small amounts or small pieces of fresh fruit and … Read more
Arugula is a leafy green vegetable that is often used in salads. It has a peppery flavor and is high in vitamins A and C. Some people believe that arugula can help improve digestion and circulation, but it can also cause stomach upset, so it's important to find out if it's a safe food for … Read more
Mushrooms are a type of fungus that can be found in many different environments, different climates and different continents, even if the ultimate conditions are shade, moist places with relatively cool temperatures. There are both edible and poisonous mushrooms, so it is important to know how to identify them before you eat or harvest any. … Read more
Apricots are a type of stone fruit that grows on a tree. Originally from Asia, they are now grown in most places, and all the way to California. They are oval in shape and have a smooth skin. Apricots are orange in color and have a sweet taste. Less sweet and juicy than peaches, they … Read more
What is broccoli? Broccoli is a vegetable that is part of the cabbage family. It is green in color and has small flower buds. Broccoli is a good source of vitamins and minerals It is a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, chromium and folate. Broccoli also contains dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin E, … Read more
Contrary to popular belief, pineapples do not grow on trees like a coconut, but they in fact come from a herbaceous plant called bromeliad. Bromeliads are found in tropical climates and they have over 3,000 different species! The pineapple that we eat is actually the fruit of a specific type of bromeliad called Ananas comosus. … Read more
Hamsters are small, furry creatures that many people keep as pets. They are famous for their full cheeks full of food, and known for their playful nature and love of food. Cashew nuts are a type of nut that is high in protein and fatty acids. They are also a good source of magnesium, potassium, … Read more
Hamsters are a type of small rodent that many people keep as pets. They require a lot of care but don't need attention 24/7, and come in lots of different colors and sizes. Hamsters typically make good pets because they're playful, very cute but it's extremely important to provide them with enough space to run … Read more
Originally from South Asia, cucumbers can nowadays be found pretty much on every continent, so it's one of these plants that a hamster might come across quite naturally in the wild. Cucumber is a good source of vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as minerals like potassium and magnesium. It also contains dietary fiber, … Read more
Also known as custard apple, butter pear, vegetable pear and even alligator pear, avocados are a fruit that grow on trees, even if some class them technically as berries. Coming from South and Central America then Mexica, they are now produced firstly in California, Florida and Hawaii and various regions across the world. They are … Read more