Epilepsy is a condition that makes people have seizures, and it affects millions of people all over the world. Doctors usually give medication to help […]
Understanding Drug-Resistant Epilepsy & the Power of a Ketogenic Diet View Detail
Did you know that what you eat can help your brain? For some people with epilepsy, a condition that causes seizures, medications don’t always work
History of the Ketogenic Diet View Detail
If your child is on a ketogenic diet for the dietary management of drug-resistant epilepsy, you will soon find that you are the expert. It
Tips for Your Next Non-Neuro Doctor’s Visit on a Ketogenic Diet View Detail
One common misconception about ketogenic diets for epilepsy is that it will lead to heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease. It is true that consuming high amounts of certain
Ketogenic Diet Myths and Misconceptions on Heart Disease View Detail
The ketogenic diet is an option for managing drug-resistant epilepsy, and it often provides a liberating alternative for families struggling with heavy medication loads, side
Preparing Families for a Ketogenic Diet Journey View Detail
The classic medical ketogenic diet for the management of intractable epilepsy (also called drug-resistant epilepsy) was created in the 1920s at the Mayo Clinic. It
How Medical Ketogenic Diets for Epilepsy Differ from Keto Diets for Weight Loss? View Detail
I have a daughter with a debilitating form of epilepsy and before starting on the ketogenic diet she had status seizures at least twice a
Time Management Tips for Keto Moms & Dads View Detail
Medical ketogenic diets (MKD) have increased in popularity in recent years for its potential to help reduce seizures for those with drug-resistant epilepsy. There are
Enhancing the Medical Ketogenic Diet with MCT Oil View Detail
If you are new to the ketogenic diet, you may be wondering about the term “MCT” you keep hearing about. MCT stands for medium chain
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) and Ketogenic Diets View Detail
If your child’s physician has recommended a ketogenic diet for epilepsy management, you likely have many questions, which may have led you to this post. As
Ketogenic Ratios Explained View Detail
Hello! My name is Robyn Blackford, and I am one of the ketogenic dietitians at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. I have been a full-time
Ask A Keto Dietitian: Dravet Syndrome View Detail
If you are following or considering a ketogenic diet or modified Atkins®* diet (MAD) for the management of intractable epilepsy, you may have heard talk
Sugar Alcohols: Are They Allowed on a Ketogenic Diet? View Detail
It’s that time of year again when it’s getting colder outside, school is on a roll, and everything is hopefully going well in your keto
7 Ideas for Making Halloween on a Medical Ketogenic Diet Not So Scary View Detail
Over the past few blogs, we’ve been highlighting topics from our medical ketogenic diet educational videos. If you missed the previous blogs and want to
Short Video Series: Part 3 – Using KetoCal with a Medical Ketogenic Diet View Detail
Medical ketogenic diets are created using a ratio of grams of fat to grams of protein and carbohydrates combined. The higher the ratio, the more
Short Video Series: Part 2 – Medical Ketogenic Diet Variations and How to Manage View Detail
A medical ketogenic diet is a specialized diet used to manage drug-resistant epilepsy. It involves a high-fat, low-carbohydrate, and adequate-protein approach. By shifting the body’s energy
Short Video Series: Part 1 – Medical Ketogenic Diet Basics View Detail
We’ve partnered with 5 ketogenic dietitians to bring you a series of 10 short videos including information about the basics of a medical ketogenic diet.
Short Video Series Introduction: The Basics of a Medical Ketogenic Diet Explained View Detail
A birthday party can be a little tricky for someone trying to stay on their ketogenic diet. With a party comes the expectations of cake
Celebrating Birthdays on the Ketogenic Diet View Detail
When your child has seizures and is starting a medical ketogenic diet, it’s important to help him or her to understand and cope as much as
How to Explain Ketogenic Diets & Epilepsy To Your Child View Detail
Whether you’re taking a trip an hour away or 12 hours away, traveling with someone on a medical ketogenic diet requires extra planning. Here are
Planning Ahead for Travel on a Keto Diet for Epilepsy View Detail
When you or your child are on a medical ketogenic diet, you will have to consider and limit the carbohydrates (carbs) in everything consumed, including non-food items.
Hidden Carbohydrates in Non-Food Products View Detail
Ketogenic diets include very high fat, moderate protein, and low carbohydrate. Since carbohydrates are limited, this can also limit fiber, an important nutrient in the
Managing Fiber Needs on a Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy View Detail
Travel plans coming up soon? We want to make sure you have no trouble taking your medically necessary ketogenic formula with you. Here are some
KetoCal Air Travel Tips View Detail
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