Dogs appreciate real food as much as you do, perhaps even more so. Think about how many tricks you’ve managed to teach your dog and then gotten her to perform over and over again, simply because you’re the keeper of her most coveted resource.

Some folks may protest. Dogs will eat anything, even poop! True. They aren’t shy about sniffing out little nuggets to snack on, but those snack packs are chockfull of leftover nutrients that fuel your dog. It’s really not such an offensive act if you can hurdle the concept of eating “processed” food.

What dogs need is real, whole foods. Good food that properly nourishes them. And if people can get the nutrients we need without piles of synthetic vitamins and minerals (looking at you kibble), then obviously dogs can too.

Feeding real, healthy foods is as simple as grabbing carrots from the fridge. You don’t even have to cut them up (but if you have the time boiled veggies are better for digestion). Or take the banana from the fruit bowl, though I do suggest peeling that one. You know what you’re feeding your dog, that it’s actually good for her, and you definitely know your food loving pooch will thank you.

Still not convinced? These pups know good food when they smell it! (And if you are sure about real food for dogs, just enjoy the adorable dogs in these photos.)

Who said eggs were for breakfast. These guys love them any time of day! Packed with protein, iron, and nutrients like lutein, the benefits of an egg really are hard to beat.