{"id":576,"date":"2021-01-26T16:25:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T16:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/?p=576"},"modified":"2021-01-26T16:25:33","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T16:25:33","slug":"can-hamsters-eat-green-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/can-hamsters-eat-green-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hamsters Eat Green Beans?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Green beans are one of those divisive kinds of foods; some folks love them, and others hate them. And if you\u2019re among the population that love green beans, you may want to share some with your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But can you share your green beans with your hamster? The answer is an emphatic yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, green beans are a very popular hamster treat with a host of health benefits for your furry little friend. But like all tasty snacks, there are some things to consider before you serve it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to get the health information about green beans and find out if it\u2019s a good fit for your hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Green_Beans_Nutrition_Information\">Green Beans Nutrition Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Much_Green_Beans_Can_You_Give_a_Hamster\">How Much Green Beans Can You Give a Hamster?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Often_Should_You_Give_Your_Hamster_Green_Beans\">How Often Should You Give Your Hamster Green Beans?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Should_You_Prepare_Green_Beans_for_Your_Hamster\">How Should You Prepare Green Beans for Your Hamster?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#A_Final_Word_on_Hamsters_and_Green_Beans\">A Final Word on Hamsters and Green Beans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Green_Beans_Nutrition_Information\">Green Beans Nutrition Information<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Green beans are a nutritional powerhouse. An entire cup of green beans gives you roughly the following amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other compounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>34 calories<\/li><li>8 g carbohydrates<\/li><li>7 g fiber<\/li><li>2 g protein<\/li><li>.1 g fat<\/li><li>759 iu vitamin A<\/li><li>230 mg potassium<\/li><li>9 mg vitamin C<\/li><li>.1 mg vitamin B6<\/li><li>.2 mg manganese<\/li><li>5 mg magnesium<\/li><li>.1 mg thiamine<\/li><li>.3 mg pantothenic acid<\/li><li>.1 mg copper<\/li><li>8 mg phosphorus<\/li><li>8 mcg vitamin K<\/li><li>7 mcg folate<\/li><li>7 mg calcium<\/li><li>1 mg iron<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Much_Green_Beans_Can_You_Give_a_Hamster\">How Much Green Beans Can You Give a Hamster?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of green beans that you can safely give a hamster is largely dependent on the hamster\u2019s age. Like all baby hamsters, they should only be having their mother\u2019s milk to start, and not eat any green beans at all. Adult hamsters can safely chow down on one piece of green bean that is roughly the length of hammy\u2019s head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to get your hamster used to green beans, start with smaller portions, and eventually work your way up to the full serving size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Often_Should_You_Give_Your_Hamster_Green_Beans\">How Often Should You Give Your Hamster Green Beans?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can give your hamster green beans to eat a couple times per week, but it\u2019s important to balance Fluffy\u2019s diet with typical hamster fare. Too much fresh food \u2013 like green beans \u2013 may cause an upset stomach. It&#8217;s best to space out the intake just like you would do with <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/can-hamsters-eat-peas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peas<\/a>. When first introducing green beans into your hamster\u2019s food rotation, keep an eye on them for a day or so to make sure no tummy troubles, such as diarrhea or indigestion, occur.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Should_You_Prepare_Green_Beans_for_Your_Hamster\">How Should You Prepare Green Beans for Your Hamster?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamsters can eat green beans that are fresh, boiled, or steamed. If the green beans are raw, make sure to wash them before giving them to your hamster. And if you choose to give your hamster cooked green beans, make sure they\u2019re cool, and without any sort of seasoning, especially salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"A_Final_Word_on_Hamsters_and_Green_Beans\">A Final Word on Hamsters and Green Beans<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Green beans can be a good source of vitamins and minerals for both people and animals, but when it comes to hamsters, it\u2019s good to use a cautious approach when offering them to your Hammy, only using the recommended portions in accordance with the needs of your hamster breed or the recommendations of your vet. If you take all of the necessary factors into consideration, you and Fluffy can be well on your way to sharing a delicious and healthy snack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green beans are one of those divisive kinds of foods; some folks love them, and others hate them. And if you\u2019re among the population that love green beans, you may want to share some with your pet. 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