Plant Food & Nutrition with Billy Hoekman
Recently I did a podcast with Billy Hoekman, Vice President of Nutrition & Communication at Green Juju. Billy has been a guest of ours in the past, as the previous Nutrition Science Director at Answers Pet Food. In his new position at Green Juju, Billy is directly involved in formulation, product development, and nutrition education. We always enjoy having Billy with us, to talk about natural pet health and how food can help heal our pets. He is a trusted pet health advocate who specializes in translating hard-to-understand nutrition concepts into plain English for pet parents. On today’s episode, Billy joins us to discuss the power of plants as food and medicine for our pets, and how pet parents can start the transition to a healthier diet.
“There was a study, a Purdue study in 2005, that showed that dogs that eat kibble 100% of the time, but three days a week incorporated dark leafy greens, were 90% less likely to get cancer. And if they incorporated yellow and orange vegetables, they were 70% less likely. So I think that’s a great starting point for people.” – Billy Hoekman, referring to this 2005 Purdue University Study
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About Angela Ardolino:
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Billy Hoekman:
Billy Hoekman is Vice President of Nutrition and Communication for Green Juju. He is involved in formulation, product development, science education, and sales and marketing. In addition, Billy participates frequently in expert panels and speaks nationally and internationally in venues ranging from universities and conferences to public libraries. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for Royal Animal Health University, attends AAFCO meetings, and has numerous published articles. Billy is a trusted pet health advocate that specializes in turning hard to understand nutrition concepts into plain English. He is a proud member of the Weston A. Price Foundation and lives in Philadelphia with his wife Emily, their daughter Maple, and their dog Lua.