121. How To Choose A Pet Food with Evermore Pet Food

Hanna, co-founder of Evermore Pet Food, shares the story behind the company and the importance of quality ingredients. She discusses the role of grains in their formulas and addresses the controversy surrounding seed oils. Hanna also explains the potential dangers of folic acid and the challenges of balancing fresh food. She emphasizes the benefits of rotational feeding and provides information on the available formulas and ordering options. Additionally, Hanna discusses the sous vide cooking process and addresses concerns about packaging materials. In this conversation, Jessica and Hanna discuss the challenges of plastic packaging, the responsibility of putting food out in the world, and how to engage with Evermore Pet Food. Hanna emphasizes the difficulty of finding non-plastic materials that can withstand the necessary applications, but expresses hope for future advancements. TakeawaysEvermore Pet Food was founded based on a personal experience with a dog diagnosed with cancer and the positive impact of a homemade cooked diet.The quality of ingredients, including sourcing and animal welfare, is a top priority for Evermore Pet Food.Grains can have a place in a dog's diet, as they provide targeted nutrition and beneficial fiber.The controversy surrounding seed oils highlights the importance of considering the quality and purpose of ingredients.Balancing fresh food diets can be challenging, but variety and rotation can help ensure a well-rounded nutritional profile.The sous vide cooking process used by Evermore Pet Food helps maintain flavor, nutrients, and texture.Packaging materials are tested to ensure they are free from harmful substances.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background01:10The Story Behind Evermore Pet Food06:28The Importance of Quality Ingredients09:42The Role of Grains in Evermore Pet Food14:43The Controversy Surrounding Seed Oils19:37The Impact of Ingredient Quality on Health22:27The Potential Dangers of Folic Acid25:04The Challenges of Balancing Fresh Food30:14The Benefits of Rotational Feeding36:46Available Formulas and Ordering Options38:38The Sous Vide Cooking Process43:33The Importance of Flavor and Commercialization44:08Disclaimers and Testing of Packaging44:50The Challenge of Plastic Packaging46:27The Responsibility of Putting Food Out in the World47:12Engaging with Evermore Pet Food48:43Appreciation for Evermore Pet FoodSend us Fan Mail🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause with the Wild Wellness Bioenergetics at-home testing kit: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/products/bioenergetic-sensitivity-testing-for-dogs-full-scan-wild-wellness-powered-by-pet-medella 💛 Follow The Pet Parenting Reset on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/🤍 Follow Wild Wellness Pet on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildwellnesspet/📩 Get email notifications for new episodes: https://jessicalfisher.kartra.com/page/tpprnotify