Small oily fish (anchovies, sardines, herring, minnows)
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Contain omega 3, EPA and DHA
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Include bones for calcium
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have higher vitamin D content
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Have lower heavy metal accumulation
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Are something wild rats would hunt
Insects (mealworms, black soldier fly larva, grubs)
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Contain omega 3 and a robust amino acid profile
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exoskeletons contain calcium
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Relatively easy to obtain
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Have lower environmental impact
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Are something wild rats would hunt
Eggs (Quail, chicken, duck)
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Contain a complete amino acid profile
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Shells contain calcium
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Most bioavailable protein
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High in choline
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Are something wild rats would hunt/ forage
Nuts and Seeds (walnuts, pumpkin seeds, flax etc)
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Walnuts have cancer fighting properties
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Pumpkin seeds can help with intestinal parasites
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flax contains significant omega 6 fatty acids and vitamin E