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Just like you, your bird appreciates
variety – new textures, tastes, and
colors – in her daily diet. Providing
treat variety can be as easy as visiting
your refrigerator for the fresh fruits and
veggies you enjoy, too!
Keep fresh foods in their natural state
when possible and serve them creatively to
maximize entertainment value. The following
foods add fun, healthy variety:
| VALUABLE VEGETABLES |
| Broccoli (head
and leaves) |
Carrot (roots and tops) |
Cauliflower |
| Cooked sweet or red potatoes |
Corn |
Cucumber |
| Green beans |
Parsley |
Peppers |
| Radishes |
Red beets (peeled) |
Romaine or green/red leaf lettuce |
| Sugar snap or snow peas |
Tomato |
Turnips |
| FABULOUS FRUITS |
| Apples (without seeds) |
Apricots |
Banana |
| Berries |
Cherries |
Cranberries |
| Grapefruit |
Grapes |
Honeydew |
| Kiwi |
Mango |
Oranges |
| Papaya |
Peaches |
Pears |
| Pineapple |
Star Fruit |
Tangerines |
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| Treat Time No-Nos |
| While sharing "people food" can be fun,
improper choices can cause allergies, obesity,
intestinal distress, and other problems. |
| ALWAYS AVOID THESE FOODS |
| Apple seeds |
Fruit pits |
High-fat processed "junk" food |
| Avocado |
Chocolate |
Alcohol |
| Caffine |
Carbonated beverages |
Persimmons |
| Table salt |
Onions |
Mushrooms |
| Rhubarb |
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PRODUCTS RELATED TO:
Nutrition
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