[Latin Name] Glycine max(L.) Mere

[Specification] 90%; 95%

[Appearance] White powder

[Melting point] 134-142℃

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤2.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Phytosterol?]

Phytosterols are compounds found in plants that resemble cholesterol. The National Institutes of Heath report that there are over 200 different phytosterols, and the highest concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in vegetable oils, beans and nuts. Their benefits are so recognized that foods are being fortified with phytosterols. At the supermarket, you may see orange juice or margarine advertising phytosterol contents. After reviewing the health benefits, you may want to add phytosterol-rich foods to your diet.

[Benefits]

Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits

The most well-known, and scientifically proven, benefit of phytosterols is their ability to help lower cholesterol. A phytosterol is a plant compound that is similar to cholesterol. A study in the 2002 issue of “Annual Review of Nutrition” explains that phytosterols actually compete for absorption with cholesterol in the digestive tract. While they prevent the absorption of regular dietary cholesterol, they themselves are not easily absorbed, which leads to a total lower cholesterol level. The cholesterol-lowering benefit does not end with a good number on your blood work report. Having lower cholesterol leads to other benefits, such as a reduced risk for heart disease, stroke and heart attacks.

Cancer Protection Benefits

Phytosterols have also been found to help protect against the development of cancer. The July 2009 issue of the” European Journal of Clinical Nutrition” offers encouraging news in the fight against cancer. Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada report that there is evidence that phytosterols help prevent ovarian, breast, stomach and lung cancer. Phytosterols do this by preventing the production of cancer cells, stopping the growth and spread of cells that are already in existence and actually encouraging the death of cancer cells. Their high anti-oxidant levels are believed to be one way phytosterols help fight cancer. An anti-oxidant is a compound that fights free radical damage, which is negative effects on the body produced by cells that are unhealthy.

Skin Protection Benefits

A lesser known benefit of phytosterols involves skin care. One of the contributing factors in the aging of the skin is the breakdown and loss of collagen — the main component in connective skin tissue — and sun exposure is a major contributor to the problem. As the body ages, it is not able to produce collagen as it once did. The German medical journal “Der Hautarzt” reports a study in which various topical preparations were tested on skin for 10 days. The topical treatment that showed anti-aging benefits to the skin was the one that contained phytosterols and other natural fats. It is reported that phytosterols not only stopped the slow-down of collagen production that can be caused by the sun, it actually encouraged new collagen production.

Written recipe:

Vegetables:
150g butternut squash
140g sweet potato
50g carrots

Fruits:
70g papaya
- 20g melon
- 20g Persimmon

Protein:
- 1 boiled, peeled egg (or 50g chicken breast, cooked in only water. The egg is in the original recipe, I simply like to offer different protein as well.)

Also add:
- 1 Tablespoon (18g) linseed soaked in hot water/hot chicken broth
- 2 Teaspoons (10g) Wombaroo High Protein Supplement
- 1 Tablespoon (15g) natural, probiotic yoghurt
- 1/4 (1.25g) Teaspoon acacia gum
- 1 Teaspoon (5g) bee pollen
- 1 Tablespoon (20-25g) wheatgerm

One batch makes around 30-40 cubes. I only have 2 trays, that is why I am only showing you 20 in this video.
This batch actually made 40 cubes in total.

I serve mine 1 cube per glider per night. I take them out in the morning before the feeding and let them thaw in the fridge until the evening. Twice a week I add calcium to their mix.

More information on the SGS2 diet:
Here: https://sugarglidershop.co.uk/information/feeding-and-nutrition-for-sugar-gliders/
or here: https://sugarglider.info/diet/international-diets/sgs2diet/

The Traffic Light System

***Green Fruits & Veggies – At least 80%***

The GREEN items with a ratio of 1:1 and above. Use mostly these items:

Papaya, Rosemary, Bok Choi, Squash (Spaghetti), Raspberries, Blackberries, Celery, Squash (Butternut), Custard Apple, Java (Jambolian) Plum, Apple (with Skin), Pear, Iams(UK Only) or James Wellbeloved, or Orijen cat biscuits, Persimmon (Sharon Fruit).

GREEN with a ratio of between 0.97 – 0.7:1

Guava, Green Beans, Carrots, Squash (Acorn), Blackcurrant, Mango, Sugar Snap / Snow Peas, Rutabaga, Dates, Cherries (Sweet), Apricots, Broccoli (florets), Sweet Potato, Kiwi, Strawberry, Cucumber, Broccoli, Mange Tout.

***Amber Fruits & Veggies – At most 20%***

AMBER – use only 20% in weight of these

Dandelion Greens, Spinach, Watercress, Kale, Collard Greens, Grapefruit (Pink, Red, & White), Pineapple, Tangerine/Mandarin, Lime, Orange (Navel), Raspberries, Lemon, Fig (fresh), Kumquat, Cantaloupe Melon, Honeydew Melon, Blueberry, Star Fruit (Carambola), Cauliflower, Pumpkin.

***Red Fruits & Veggies – Very little***

RED – Use very sparingly or not at all if toxic

Chinese (Asian Pear), Peach, Plum, Pomegranate, Nectarine, Banana, Tomato, Physalis (Cape Gooseberry), Passion Fruit, Sweetcorn.

Avoid: Rhubarb, Avocado* (Extremely high in fat), Grapes (Have caused illnesses and death in other species)

This list is from here: https://sugarglider.info/diet/international-diets/sgs2diet/

*** Recipe for Turkey Balls ***

Turkey (or chicken) mince, a bit of grated sweet potato, butternut squash, apple, one raw egg.
Mix together and separate out one tablespoon at a time, roll into a meatball and cook in the oven at 150 degrees for 20 minutes until golden brown. Feed ½ ball per glider.

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They can have their treats as usual as soon as they have started to eat their diet.

Some days they will eat more than others, don’t let that alarm you. As long as they go back to their normal feeding habit the next day or the day after that it’s ok. Sometimes they eat too many treats and are not so hungry anymore. Very often they are influenced by the moon phase and will sleep longer and eat less during the night.

If you feel like your sugar glider might be sick and that is why it is not eating, please take it to a vet immediately. There is no magic recipe for healing a sick sugar glider.

Read about other staple diets for sugar gliders:
Here: https://sugarglider.info/staple-diets/

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Staple diet and cage size are two of the most important factors that have to be taken into consideration when buying a sugar glider (actually at least 2, since they are colony animals and should not be kept alone – no matter how much time you spend with them).

Please do your research before purchasing them. A good place to start is here: https://sugarglider.info/
and here: https://sugarglidershop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Care-Guide.pdf

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SPECIAL to Marie Bannister for allowing me to share her diet and recipe with you guys!