Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hi Shelley,
Alfalfa is very nutritious and provides essential amino acids (building blocks of protein) to help the laminitic horse heal and build healthy tissue. The non-structural carbohydrate level is relatively low. Carrots and apples are high in sugar and significantly raise blood insulin levels (which is something you want to reduce with laminitis). So, I do not recommend feeding them as treats in this case. The peels of apples, however, are better, since they are mostly fiber.
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Dr. Getty 
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