Cardiovascular Health
For education only, consult a healthcare practitioner for any health problems. Most of the fruits & vegetables are safe for your birds- however, some - even though safe and healthy for humans - are toxic to birds. Before feeding anything to your bird, I would recommend visiting this website: toxicfoods - Disclaimer.
Blood Pressure: Figs (toxic to birds)
Cardiovascular Disease: Apples ... Bananas ... Bartlett Pears ... Bell Peppers ... Blueberries ... Cod Liver Oil ... Collard Greens ... Eggplant (toxic to birds) ... Fennel Bulbs ... Figs (toxic to birds) ... Fish ... Garlic (safe for birds in SMALL amounts) ... Grapes (It is recommended not to feed more than one grape to a LARGE parrot a day. Less for smaller birds. Some birds have developed renal failure because of grapes) ... Green Beens ... Kale ... Kiwifruits ... Onions (toxic to birds) ... Oranges ... Parsley ... Potatoes (toxic to birds) ... Prunes ... Sea Vegetables / Sea Weed ... Spinach ... Summer Squash ... Swiss Chard ... Tomatoes (leaves and stem are toxic to birds) ... Yams
Cholesterol Reducing: Almonds ... Beans (Java Beans are toxic to birds) ... Bell Peppers ... Apples ... Blueberries ... Celery ... Cranberries ... Flax Seeds ... Grapefruit ... Lemons & Limes ... Oranges ... Pumpkin Seeds ... Prunes ... Sunflower Seeds
High Blood Pressure: Cucumber ... Olive Oil (instead of other oils)
Heart Health
Weight Control: Almonds ... Garlic (safe for birds in SMALL amounts) ... Figs (toxic to birds) ... Prunes ... Olive Oil (instead of other oils) ... Yams ... Yogurt
The World's Healthiest Food Items
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