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Golden Paste Miracle Cubes for Joint & Immune Health
“A concentrated, bioavailable blend of organic turmeric, cold-pressed coconut oil, fresh ground black pepper, and warm bone broth crafted to combat damp-weather stiffness.”
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder (tested free of lead and artificial colorings)
- 1 cup filtered water (plus an extra 1/2 cup on reserve if paste thickens excessively)
- 1/3 cup cold-pressed virgin coconut oil (rich in medium-chain fatty acids)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black peppercorn (crucial piperine to boost curcumin absorption by up to 2000%)
- 1/4 cup unsalted, slow-cooked beef or chicken bone broth
Health Notes
Verification
“Curcumin is notoriously difficult for a dog's digestive tract to absorb on its own. Pairing it with coconut oil fats and piperine from freshly ground black pepper turns it into a potent systemic anti-inflammatory. In humid rainy weather, this relieves elbow hygromas and morning stiffness. Introduce gradually over three days to allow gut bacteria to adjust without loose stools.”
Perfect For
Adult dogs and seniors (for puppies under 6 months, consult your veterinarian first)
Shiro's Method
Add the organic turmeric powder and 1 cup of filtered water to a heavy stainless steel saucepan over gentle, low heat.
Stir steadily with a wooden spoon for 7 to 10 minutes until the mixture simmers down into a thick, glossy aromatic paste. If it looks dry, splash in a spoonful of reserved water.
Turn off the flame and pull the pan off the burner. Allow the golden paste to cool down until warm to the touch (around 40 degrees Celsius).
Vigorously whisk in the cold-pressed virgin coconut oil and freshly cracked black pepper until the oil is completely emulsified into the paste.
Fold in the warm bone broth to enrich the flavor profile and make the paste irresistible even to finicky dogs.
Spoon the paste into small bite-sized silicone paw molds (roughly 1 teaspoon per cavity) and transfer to the freezer for 3 hours until completely solid.
Pop the frozen cubes out and store them in an airtight glass container kept directly in the freezer.
Storage
Keeps frozen for up to 90 days. You can also refrigerate fresh paste in a clean glass Mason jar for up to 2 weeks.
Serving Amount
Start with 1/2 cube daily for medium dogs (15 to 25 kg) or 1 full cube daily for large breeds like Golden Retrievers (over 30 kg), mixed directly into warm evening meals.
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