Hot (yang) proteins
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) teaches that a person's (or animal's) natural energy requires balance, which can be achieved through various factors, such as food. Each animal protein or plant-based ingredient has an energy that can interact with your pet's natural energy. For pets with cool energies (yin), feeding hot proteins (yang) helps rebalance their energy to promote health and happiness.
What it is?
In pet nutrition, hot proteins refer to protein sources that are considered more likely to cause allergic reactions or intolerances in some animals, particularly dogs and cats. These proteins are believed to be "inflammatory," meaning they may increase the likelihood of allergic reactions or exacerbate existing allergies or sensitivities in pets prone to food-related issues.
Examples of hot proteins?
The following are warming proteins: lamb, venison, chicken, and goat.
Additional info?
Cayenne, cinnamon, ginger, pumpkin, and molasses are also hot foods.
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