LOL! I knew I was asking for it by puttingcarrots in there. I meant that they were just notbad as far as calcium content goes, they're stilltoo high insugar to be a regular menu item.
That's the problem with juggling diets. Something that's goodfor one issue isn't good for another.
Pipp gets carrots as a treat.I'm in the minorityaround here, but personally I wouldn't give her even onecraison. It's like giving her a sugarcube.She gets carrot, apple and oats for her'goodies', and in very small amounts.
Thanks for the link (I couldn't get the other one to work), I'll check it out!
I should also mention that I think Susan Brown is of the opinion thatcalcium in raw veggies is a moot point because the water content is asbeneficial for urinary issues as the calcium is detrimental.Andthe calcium content is also watered down.(Pretty sure that's how she saw it).
Anyway, here's a calcium list from the HRS (although it differs from another one I have):
1. Summary of Calcium[/b] in Rabbits[/b], John E. Harkness (Rabbit Health News, 1994: Vol.11, p.7)
Calcium[/b] Content of Raw Vegetables
6 mg Peppers, sweet
10 mgAlfalfa sprouts
15 mgPumpkin leaves[/b][/b]
16 mgCoriander (cilantro)
18 mgChard, Swiss
19 mg Radish seed sprouts
20 mg Lettuce, Romaine (per 100g serving)
20 mg Squash, zucchini
21 mg Jerusalem artichoke
24 mg Pumpkin
26 mg Endive
26 mg Squash, summer
28 mg Asparagus
28 mg Cauliflower
28 mg Purslane
28 mg Radishes
30 mg Carrots
30 mg Egglant
32 mg Arugula
32 mg Cabbage
32 mg New Zealand spinach
34 mg Kohlrabi
38 mg Lettuce, looseleaf
39 mg Turnips
40 mg Cress, garden
40 mgWatercress
42 mg Broccoli
44 mg Celery
46 mg Beet greens
56 mg Spinach
58 mg Mustard greens
59 mg Dock
62 mg Peas, edible pod
65 mg Rutabagas
68 mg Celeriac
74 mg Chinese cabbage
78 mg Parsley
82 mg Borage
82 mg Okra
94 mg Kale
103 mg Dandelion[/b] greens
105 mg Turnip greens
137 mg Kale, Scotch
180 mg Chicory greens
218 mg Collards
309 mg Lambsquarter
315 mg Mustard spinach
per 1 cup serving, unless otherwise noted
sas
and pipp :bunnydance:
