FAQs

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OK...here's what I have so far...anything else anyone can think of adding?

nan Also...I can have this sent out the the whole group every other month

automatically. Would that be a nuisance or a help? I'm going to set it to

be sent out to all newbies anyway.

Frequently Asked Questions....

Starting the diet is a little daunting. Hopefully some of these FAQ's will

help as you begin to prepare for initiation and/or face some of the

issuesthat come up with the diet.

What products can we get to help the diet be more palatable?

Sweetners: Many parents use Stevia, a natural sweetener found in most

health food stores.

Drinks: Getting the fluids in and providing an enjoyable drink during

the day is always important.

Koolaide...the flavors that do not contain any thing that may

affect the diet are Black Cherry and Lemon Lime. Buy the unsweetened packs

and use a keto friendly sweetner. Adding a little club soda will give it a

fizz.

" Fruit Waters " ... Glaceau Fruit Waters: they are available in

natural foods type grocery stores and even now in some more regular

supermarkets like some Safeways. good flavors are watermelon, cranberry

mint, honeydew, strawberry banana, raspberry lime. Many parents use 'fruit

waters' like the Sam's Choice " Clearly American. " Most of these do contain

Aspartame...a seizure trigger for some kids. If you use them, or any of the

diet sodas, be sure to watch for any signs that the aspartame may be a

trigger. Some of the ‘fruit waters’ also contain sugars...be sure to read

the label.

Bickford Flavorings...great carb free flavorings to help create tasty

dishes...They are non-alcoholic, contain no sugar and no salt. Hundreds of

flavors are available by calling (216)531-6006 with credit card orders.

Bickford Flavors 19007 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44117 " sweetening

ice cream, making popsicles, making " keto-drinks. " So, far, I use the

strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter to make ice cream. I use

the apple, with a little stevia, for " apple juice. " They also have

colorings -- the beet red, annatto and brown are supposed to be the most

natural. " DeEtte

What can we do about constipation?

Constipation is a common issue with our keto kids. These are some of the

options parents on the list are using:

Cal/Mag/Zinc II from Whole Life (1-). It doubles as the

calcium supplement and constipation remedy and is keto friendly.

Milk of Magnesia (original flavor) which can be purchased over the counter.

What do I do about a fever and pain????

Feverall acetominaphin susppositories...best for younger children given the

way it’s admninistered! Can be purchases at most drug stores like

Walgreen’s, Eckerd’s, or Osco’s.

Adult Motrin...break tablet to get dosage right for older children.

How can I get keto friendly meds when my child is sick?

H-B Drugs. Full service compounding pharmacy specializing in creating

customized medications in order to most appropriately suit a patient's

unique needs with a special interest in pediatric epilepsy and the ketogenic

diet.

1- or 1- FAX 1-201-9978488 located in N. Arlington,

NJ

Ridge Road Pharmacy Ridge Road Pharmacy will compound any med in a keto

friendly style. They also compound keto friendly vitamin supplements.

1-800-Ridge Rx

How can I figure a snack into my child’s meals?

Though meals should be kept as equal and evenly spaced as possible, many

have found it helpful to add a snack during the day...either to ease snack

time at school, for an after school snack, or a pre bed time treat. One

method is to subtract the number of calories you want for the snack from the

total cals for the day and plan the snack using those calories. Use the

remaining calories split among the three meals.

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