Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a SuperFood that is an excellent source of energy and contains more protein than any other grain. Even more amazing is the protein it supplies is a complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. It is a very good source of other health-building nutrients like calcium, B vitamins, vitamin E, manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus.

Rice is gluten free and has a low sodium content and contains useful quantities of potassium, B vitamins, thiamin and niacin. Rice is also a good source of protein and contains only a trace of fat and no cholesterol.

There has been increasing interest in oatmeal in recent years due to its beneficial health effects. Oatmeal can help lower cholesterol, due to its soluble fiber content and may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Oats were the first specific whole grain recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help reduce cholesterol.

As you're indulging in that slice of pumpkin pie remember that pumpkin is one of nature's SuperFoods. It's high in fiber with an abundance of disease-fighting nutrients, including potassium, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and vitamins C and E. Pumpkin also contains carotenoids, which have been linked to promoting health in your dog as well as disease-fighting nutrients.

Pumpkin seeds are nature’s multi-supplement SuperFood. Pumpkin seeds are full of iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium; arguably the four most important minerals.

These colourful root vegetables are super abundant in antioxidants known as carotenoids. One famous carotenoid found in carrots is beta-carotene, which is important in the formation of bones, teeth, and can enhance immunity in your dog.

Veterinarians have been recommending flax seed oil for dogs for quite some time. One of the primary benefits of giving your dog flax seed oil is the shine that the skin and coat develop. In addition to making the coat shiny and healthy, flax seed oil is believed to help skin conditions.

Fitness First for dogs uses real chicken meal versus chicken by-product meal. Chicken meal consists of 69% protein and contains many essential amino acids.

Rosemary is a wonderful tonic, particularly to the heart, brain and nervous system. Rosemary helps move food and wastes efficiently through the system, removes stagnant food, improves sluggish digestion and helps with the absorption of nutrients.

Green Tea is a SuperFood star. While all teas have antioxidants, green tea has the antioxidant ECGC. ECGC has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer and possibly aid in lowering cholesterol.