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
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
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
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