The Glycemic Research Institute in Washington,
D.C. announced today that they have selected
Merrick
Pet Food as the
Best Pet Food of the Year
for 2007.
The coveted Best Pet Food of the Year for 2007
was awarded to Merrick Pet Food for “Turducken,”
Grammy’s Pot Pie,” and “Thanksgiving
Day Dinner” Gourmet canned dog food. This is the
third year in a row
that Merrick’s Pet Food products have won the accolade as
Best Pet Food of the Year.
The senior staff and associate research fellows of the Glycemic
Research Institute (GRI) provide Pro Bono Glycemic Certification
Marks for products that pass the strict criteria for “Low
Glycemic” foods. The Federal GRI Seals of Approval are based
on ongoing clinical studies (In-Vivo) that determine the glycemic
index, glycemic load, diabetic, and fat-storing properties of
foods. Determining how humans and animals metabolize foods allows
scientists to gain insights as to the varying effects different
foods have on metabolism and longevity.
For the past 20 years, GRI has been the industry leader in glycemic
research, receiving the first glycemic patent ever awarded. Glycemic
Solutions, the Official Clinical Testing facility for the Glycemic
Research Institute, conducts Human In Vivo Clinical Studies for
the food and nutrition industries.
The Glycemic Research Institute (GRI) examined hundreds of pet
foods in 2006 to determine the healthiest overall product, focusing
on anti-aging, diabetes, arthritis, glycemic, blood glucose and
insulin response in the canine.
As a Non-Profit independent research organization, GRI has no
ties to the pet food industry, and does not accept monies from
any company for the Pet Food of the Year
award.
In addition to the formulas listed above, the other Merrick formula’s
that carry the Low Glycemic Seal are: FOR DOGS:
Cowboy Cookout, Smothered Comfort, Wild Buffalo Grill
and Working Dog Stew and
FOR CATS: Cowboy Cookout
and Ocean Breeze.
GRI Seals of Approval may be seen at www.glycemic.com
Glycemic Solutions Clinical Studies: www.GlycemicIndexTesting.com
