INDEX

Note: Page numbers with t indicate tables; those in bold indicate illustrations or figures.

Abrahams, Charlie, 26–27, 133–134, 156

Abrahams, Jim, 26–27, 125, 156

Abrahams, Nancy, 26–27

absence epilepsy, 25, 44

absolute contraindications to ketogenic diet use, 44–45

Accera, Inc., 284

acetoacetate ketone, 34

acetoacetic acid, 16

acetone ketone, 34

acidosis, 35, 163

acute illness management during diet, 175–176

admissions process at Johns Hopkins, 60, 74–75

adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), 274

Adult Epilepsy Diet Center, Johns Hopkins, 203, 279

age and use of ketogenic diet, 45–47

outcome effects of, 46t

Allen, Frederick M., 285

allergies and ketogenic diet, 51–55

egg, 52–53

formula for, 55

meal plan sample for, 55

milk, 52

peanuts/tree nut, 54

soy, 53

wheat, 54–55

alpha linolenic acid, 120–121

alternative diets

choosing, 194–195

definition of, 193

low-glycemic index treatments (LGIT) as, 193

modified Atkins diet (MAD) as, 193

when and why to use, 193–195

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and ketogenic diet studies, 283–284

American Epilepsy Society, 125, 156

American Medical Association, 21

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and ketogenic diet studies, 284

ancillary testing as pre-Ketogenic diet evaluation recommendation, 129

animal models, 35–36

anticonvulsant medications, reducing, 149–150

Aquafina Flavor Splash®, 206

Arm & Hammer toothpaste, 73

Asparagus, Lima Bean, and Salami Salad, 263

Atkins, Robert C., 198

Atkins diet. See modified Atkins diet (MAD)

Atkins Foundation, 200

autistic spectrum disorders and ketogenic diet studies, 284

average food values, hand calculation, 89

Axona®, 284

babysitter meals for ketogenic diet, 178

Bayer Multistix 10SG, 67

Beef Stew, 247

Berger, Eli, 158

Berger, Oliver, 158

Berger, Talia, 158

beta-hydroxybutyrate ketone, 34

beta-hydroxybutyric acid, 16

Bicitra®, 166

Bickford Flavorings, 69

blood in urine, testing strips for, 67

Blueberry Muffins, 267–268

bone metabolism as long-term side effect of ketogenic diet, 168

brain surgery for seizures, 4–5, 5t

brain tumors and ketogenic diet studies, 282

Brake, Cynthia, 242

Brake, Dennis, 242

breakthrough seizures, 71, 136, 151

Broiled Fish with Tartar Sauce, 246

Broiled Steak with Broccoli, 244

Brownies, 262–263

Bugs Bunny sugar-free multivitamins, 73, 207

Burger with “Potato Salad,” 245

Butter Lollipops, 241

Calcimix, 73

calcium, 116–117

Calcium Carbonate, 117

Calcium Citrate powder, 117

calcium supplements, 117, 117t

calculating ketogenic diet, 77–103

common questions/answers about, 93–94

diet order test, 95–96

estimating caloric requirements and, 77–78, 79t

fluid allotment and, 79–80

James case study on, 80–82

liquid formulas and, 97–99, 101–103

liquid meal plan and, 99–101

meal test, 96–97

methods of, meal plans, 87–93

protein allowances and, 78, 79t

requirements for, 77

rules for, 82–87

caloric intake, essentials for figuring, 77

handicapped children and, 78

Caltrate®, 117

Carb-Friendly Greek Salad, 262

carbohydrate-free calcium, 73

carbohydrate-free toothpaste, 73

carbohydrate gram counter, 201

carbohydrate reduction with MAD, 205–206

carbohydrates, 15, 70–71

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, 165

Carey, Mariah, 140

carnitine and fine-tuning the ketogenic diet, 150

carnitine deficiency as short-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 167

carnitine supplements, 119

Carnitor®, 119

Carson Harris Foundation, 157, 157

casein-free diets and ketogenic diet, 55

Cervenka, Mackenzie, 277, 279

Charlie Foundation, The, 6, 26, 27, 105, 133, 156, 156

Scientific Advisory Board, 125

Cheeseburger Pie, 259

Cheesecake Meal, 250

Cheese Pizza, 265–266

Chef’s Salad with Maple Walnut Whip, 238

Chicken Cutlet with Apple à la Mode, 247

Chicken Fingers and Cole Slaw, 246–247

Chicken Soup and Custard, 240

Chicken with Mashed Turnips, 248

Child Neurology Society, 125

children and use of ketogenic diet, 39–48

age of, 45–47, 46t

commitment to diet and, 47–48

contraindications to use of, 44–45

gastrostomy tube or formula-fed, 43 –44

Glut-1 and, 43

infantile spasms and, 41–42

intelligence and, 47

myoclonic-astatic (Doose) epilepsy and, 42

referring a child for, 126–128

super-responders of, 40–41

tuberous sclerosis complex and, 43

when to use, 39–40

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 61

Chocolate Bavarian, 252–253

Chocolate Ice Cream, 262

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Muffins, 257–258

cholesterol levels and short-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 166–167

clinical seizures, 47

coconut oil, as MCT oil source, 120

Complete Amino Acid Mix®, 98

and food allergies, 55

Conklin, Hugh, 21, 22

constipation as non-Ketogenic diet problem, 146–147

constipation as short-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 166

constipation supplements, 118–119

contraindications to ketogenic diet use, 44–45

absolute, 127

relative, 127

cooking. See ketogenic diet cooking

counseling as pre-Ketogenic diet evaluation recommendation, 128

Counting Crows, 157

Cream of Tomato Soup with Grilled Swordfish, 241

Creamy Crab Dip, 265

creativity and ketogenic diet, 179–180

cross multiplication, food list and, 89–92

Custard or Eggnog Snack, 252

Dasani Natural Flavored Water®, 206

Dateline NBC, 26, 156

death as long-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 169

decision tree, ketogenic diet, 152

Deep Dish Pizza, 259–260

dehydration, 163

Depakote®, 4

Deviled Egg with Berry Parfait, 239–240

dextrin, 70

dextrose, 70

diabetes and ketogenic diet studies, 284–285

diabetic ketoacidosis, 23, 285

diarrhea, management of, 176–177

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), 115, 116

dietary therapy, adults and, 277–280

Diet Calculation, 107, 107t

diet order test, 95–96

Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution, 198, 200, 201

Dravet syndrome, 44, 274

drop seizures, 47

Duritz, Adam, 157

eat, refusal to, 164

Easy Apple-Sausage Bake, 235

egg allergies and ketogenic diet, 52–53

Eggs Benedict, 242

electrical seizures, 47

electroencephalogram (EEG), seizures and, 3, 4, 31, 31t

infantile spasms and, 41–42

energy, food sources for, 15

Epilepsia, 125

epilepsy. See also seizure

definition of, 3

fasting as treatment for, 21

intractable seizures and diet use for, 39–40

Epilepsy Cure Initiative, 157–158, 158

equipment needed for ketogenic diet, 66–68

gram scales, 66

optional, 67–68

testing strips for blood in urine, 67

testing strips for ketone levels, 67

estimating energy requirements (EER), 79t

expert consensus statement, 125–130

areas of certainty, 129

areas of flexibility, 129–130

key tables, 126–128

overview of, 125–126

pre-Ketogenic diet evaluation recommendations, 128–129

extracts, pure flavoring, 69

family

ketogenic diet failure and, 47–48

whole, involvement in diet, 182

fats, 15

carnitine and, 119

exchange list, and Jeremy’s lunch, 93

fine-tuning the ketogenic diet and, 141–142, 142t

KetoCal® Liquid and, 97

ketogenic ratio and, 148

LGIT and, 221

MCT oil and, 120

unsaturated, 232t

Faux Fried Rice, 260

Faux Mac and Cheese, 261

fever, management of, 177

fine-tuning the ketogenic diet, 131–154

carnitine and, 150

changing ketogenic ratio as, 148–149

decision tree and, 150–151, 152

family’s expectations and, 133–134

fats and, 141–142, 142t

first months on diet and, 143–146

free foods and, 140–141

goals of, 132

limits of, 154

meal plans and, 138–140

meal/snack frequency and, 142–143

measuring ketosis levels and, 136–137

medication levels and, 149–150

modified Atkins diet and, 150

nondiet problems and, 146–148

overview of, 131–132

regain lost seizure control, tricks to, 153, 153t

specific foods and, 141

at start of diet, 137–138

tracing problem causes and, 134–136

First Do No Harm (TV film), 26, 133, 156

first-generation drugs, 4

first months on diet, common problems in, 143–146

hunger, 145–146

weight gain, 143–145

flavorings, food, 69–70

fluid allotment, calculating ketogenic diet and, 79–80

fluids and MAD, 206

food allergies. See allergies Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 72

food intake, timing of, 142

food label reading, 208–209

food sources for energy, 15

Food Values (Bowes & Church), 89

formula-fed children, 43–44

formula for allergies and ketogenic diet, 55

free foods, explained, 140–141

French Toast, 258–259

frequently asked questions, modified Atkins diet use, 212–213

Frosting, 258

fructose, 70

Fruit2O®, 206

future studies on ketogenic diet, 36–37

gastrointestinal intolerance supplements, 118–119

gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes), 43–44

gelatin, 69

genetically modified mice, 36

Georges Aloe Vera®, 119, 166

Geyelin, Rawle, 21

glucose, 70

stored body fat and, 15, 16

Glut-1 deficiency, 7, 43, 273–274

gluten-free diets and ketogenic diet, 55

glycemic index values, common foods, 220t

going off the ketogenic diet, 183–189

anxiety/relief from, 189

long-term consequences of not, 184–185

seizure-free children and, 187–189

timing of, 183–184

weaning the diet and, 185–187, 187t

gram scales, 66

Halal

definition of, 51

ketogenic diet and, 51

Harriet Lane Home for Invalid Children, 22

Harris, Carson, 275

Harris, Gerry, 157

Harris, Michael, 157

Hartman, Adam, 33

H&B Pharmacy, 73

health care systems, 6–7

heavy whipping cream, 68–69

height changes and long-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 168

Hot Dog and Ketchup, 243

Howland, Charles, 22

Howland, John, 22

hunger, tricks to modify without increasing calories, 145–146

hunger as problem with diet, 145–146

Huttenlocher, Peter, 215

hyperactivity syndromes and ketogenic diet studies, 285

hypoglycemia, 163

hypoxia and ketogenic diet studies, 283

illness/infection as short-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 164–165

infantile spasms, 7, 11, 41–42

inflammatory disease/migraines and ketogenic diet studies, 286

initiating ketogenic diet, 59–75

admissions process at Johns Hopkins, 60, 74–75

carbohydrates and, 70–71

child’s cooperation and, 64–66

diet team and, 73–74

equipment needed for, 66–68

family’s psychological state and, 63–64

fasting and, 61–62

fine-tuning phase of, 62–63

flavorings for food used in, 69–70

medications and, 71–73

overview of, 59–60

problems with, 62

special foods for, 68–69

Institute of Medicine, 117

calcium guidelines from, 117t

vitamin D guidelines from, 118t

intelligence and use of ketogenic diet, 47

Internet and modified Atkins diet (MAD) use, 207

Internet sites, parent support group, 158–160

James case study, 80–82

assessment, 81

goals, 82

initial diet, 81

initial evaluation, 80–81

plan, 82

Jefferson Medical College, 46

Jell-O and Whipped Cream, 252

Jell-O gelatin, 69

Jell-O Mold, 250

Johns Hopkins Hospital, 3, 40, 22, 26, 59

Kelly, Millie, 25

Keppra®, 4

Kessler, Sudha, 42

KetoCal®, 97–98, 163, 173, 257

and modified Atkins diet (MAD) use, 207–208

KetoCalculator, 87, 105–113

designing meals with, 108–110, 109t, 110t

diet calculation for, 107, 107t

features for caregivers, 106, 112–113

Fluid and Diet Schedule feature of, 112

overview of, 105–107

snacks and, 111, 111t

weekly menu planner and, 111, 112, 112t

Keto Cookies/Keto Cereal, 235–236

Keto Donut, 249

Ketogenic Cookbook, The (Brake & Brake), 242

ketogenic diet

basics of, 16

calculating, 77–103

children and use of, 39–48

discovery of, 23–25

explained, 15–16

fine-tuning, 131–154

as “first-line” therapy, 273–276

foods, 17–18

future studies on, 36–37

going off, 183–189

history of, 21–23

indications/contraindications to starting, 126–128

initiating, 59–75

ketone bodies and, 34–35

key tables for, 126–128

medications role in, 71–73, 276

modified Atkins diet (MAD), comparisons to, 198, 200–201, 201, 202t

myths/misunderstandings about, 18–20

nonepileptic treatments and, 281–286

outcomes of, 27–32, 27t, 29t, 31t

renewed interest in, 25–27

side effects of, 18, 40, 118 –119, 161 –169

team, 73–74

ketogenic diet centers, 6

ketogenic diet cooking. See also recipes, ketogenic diet

applesauce and, 235

basic techniques of, 230–231

Bavarian cream meals and, 244

breakfast/lunch/dinner, 233–241, 242–251

commercial products and, 243

cream use and, 233, 250

exchange lists for, 231, 232t, 233

preparing, questions about, 253–256

sample meal plans for, 227–256

snacks, 251–253

supplements and, 233

tips for, 229–230

treats, 241–242

ketogenic diet decision tree, 152

ketogenic diet don’ts, 175

ketogenic diet outcomes, 7t, 24t, 27–32, 27t, 29t, 31t

Ketogenic Eggnog, 251

ketogenic formulas, 10

ketogenic liquid formulas, preparation of, 101–103

ketogenic ratio, raising or decreasing, 148–149

ketone bodies, 16

ketogenic diet and, 34–35

levels of, in blood and urine, 35, 67

types of, 34

ketone levels, testing strips for, 67

ketone-sensitive, 137

KetoPAG, 157

Keto Pancakes with “Syrup,” 234

keto shake, 163

ketosis, 16

levels, measuring, 136–137

signs of too much, 177–178

ketoteam, 73–74

ketotic, 16

KetoVolve® kosher formula, 51, 98, 173

Keto Waffle with “Syrup,” 249

Keto Yogurt, 252

key tables for ketogenic diet, 126–128

contraindications to use of, 127

probable benefit, 126

suggestion of benefit, 126–127

kidney stones, 67

as short-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 165–166

knock-out/in mice, 36

kosher

definition of, 49

diet and ketogenic diet, 49–51

formulas, 51

meal plan, sample, 50

Koski, Michael, 257

laboratory evaluation as pre-Ketogenic diet evaluation recommendation, 128–129

lactose, 70

Lamb with Cucumber and Tomato Salad, 248

Lemon Caper Salad Dressing, 260–261

Lennox, William, 22

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, 30, 42, 44, 274

LGIT. See Low Glycemic Index Treatment (LGIT)

liquid formulas

calculating ketogenic diet and, 97–99

preparation of ketogenic, 101–103

liquid meal plan, setting up, 99–101

Liquigen®, 217, 218

Livingston, Samuel, 25

long-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 167–169

bone metabolism as, 168

death as, 169

height changes and, 168

miscellaneous complications of, 169

low-carbohydrate multivitamin/calcium, 207

Low Glycemic Index Treatment (LGIT), 219–223

effectiveness of, 222

explained, 219–220

glycemic index values, 220t

key success points of, 223

MAD and ketogenic comparisons to, 220, 221

menu, 221–222

seizure freedom and, 222–223

side effects of, 222

Macadamia Buttercrunch, 242

Macaroon Cookies, 241–242

macro nutrients, 115

maltose, 70

mannitol, 70

Maruyama, Hiroshi, 158

Massachusetts General Hospital, 219

Matthew’s Friends, 156–157, 157, 217

Maye, Margaret, 157

Mayo Clinic, 23

Mazola No-stick, 69

MCT ketogenic diet, 215–218

MCT oil, 119–120

Mead Johnson’s Poly-Vi-Sol, 73

Mead Johnson’s Unicap-M, 73

meal plan calculating, methods of, 87–94

computer program as, 87–88

cross multiplication and, 89–92

hand calculation, 87, 88

meat exchange lists and, 88

vegetables and fruits in, 88

meal preparation time savers, 171–172

meal test, 96–97

meat exchange lists, 88

Medical Record, 21

medication levels, adjusting, 149–150

medications and ketogenic diet, 71–73

carbohydrate content of, 71–72

pharmacists and, 72–73

starches and sugars in, 71

starvation/diet initiation phase and, 72

medications for seizures, 4

medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, 25, 141–142, 142t, 177

Megan’s story, 8–10

metabolism, ketogenic diet and, 16

Microlipid®, 99

food allergy use for, 55

kosher formula, 51

Microlipid (Mead Johnson)®, 98

micro nutrients, 115

milk allergies and ketogenic diet, 52

Mini Mexican Pizza Squares, 264

Miralax®, 119, 166

mitochondrial disorders and ketogenic diet, 44

modified Atkins diet (MAD)

adult use of, 277–280

future directions of, 202–203

history of, 197–203

ketogenic diet comparisons to, 198, 200–201, 201, 202t

need for alternatives and, 201

pioneer patients of, 197–198

recipes, 257–270

two day food sample of, 199–200

modified Atkins diet (MAD), using, 205–213

discontinuing use of diet and, 212

fine-tuning diet and, 210–211

first month of, 205–207

food label reading and, 208–209

frequently asked questions about, 212–213

Internet and, 207

Keto-Cal® and, 207–208

long-term use and monitoring while, 210

month two of, 209–210

switching to ketogenic diet and, 211

Modular formula, 98

Ketogenic diet using, 100–101

multivitamin supplements, 73, 115–116

Mushroom and Spinach Curry, 266–267

myoclonic-astatic epilepsy (Doose syndrome), 7, 11, 42

myoclonic seizures, 47

Nature Made calcium plus vitamin D, 117

Neal, Elizabeth, 215–218

Nei, Maromei, 46

Nestle Pure Life Natural Fruit Flavored Water®, 206

Neumann, Gary, 157

New England Journal of Medicine, 198

non-Ketogenic diet problem, 146–148

constipation as, 148

overview of, 146–147

thirst as, 147–148

nonstick cooking spray, 69

nonsugar carbohydrates, 70

Nordli, Douglas, 42

Now Foods, 117

Nutricia North America, 97, 257

nutritional evaluation as pre-Ketogenic diet evaluation recommendation, 128

O Clear Water®, 206

Ohaus scale, 66

Ohtahara syndrome, 274

Omega 3 fatty acid, 120–121

organic foods and ketogenic diet, 56

OsCal, 73

Palliser-Bosomworth, Neil, 257

Pam nonstick spray, 69

Pancakes or Waffles, 269–270

parent support groups, 155–160

Carson Harris Foundation, 157, 157

Charlie Foundation, 156, 156

Epilepsy Cure Initiative, 157–158, 158

in Israel, 158

in Japan, 158

Matthew’s Friends, 156–157, 157

Web sites for, 158–160

Parkinson’s disease and ketogenic diet studies, 284

peanut allergies and ketogenic diet, 54

Peanut Butter Balls, 251

Peanut Butter Celery Snacks, 237–238

Peanut Butter Cookies, 262

Peanut Butter Muffins, 235

Peanut Butter Muffins with Keto Icing, 253

Peanut Butter Sandwich Meal, 236

Pedialyte®, 176

Pelouse scale, 66

Pepper Steak Stir Fry and Bavarian Cream, 244

Pfeifer, Heidi H., 219–223

Pizza, 245

Polycitra K®, 118, 166

Polycose®, 70

food allergy use for, 55

kosher formula, 51

Polycose Powder (Abbott)®, 98

portable, making ketogenic diet, 172–175

postal scale, 66

Powerade Zero®, 206

pre-Ketogenic diet evaluation recommendations, 128–129

ancillary testing as, 129

counseling as, 128

laboratory evaluation as, 128–129

nutritonal evaluation as, 128

Prins, Mayumi L., 283

problems during start of ketogenic diet, 162–164

acidosis and, 163

dehydration and, 163

hypoglycemia and, 163

overview of, 162–163

refusal to eat as, 164

vomiting and, 163–164

prospective studies explained, 125

proteins, 15, 78, 79t

pure flavoring extracts, 69

pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency (PDCD), 273, 274

Quiche Lorraine (Custard with Bacon), 237

Raspberry Cheesecake in a Cup, 264–265

Raspberry Crumble, 268–269

RCF®

food allergy use for, 55

kosher formula, 51

recipes, ketogenic diet

Beef Stew, 247

Broiled Fish with Tartar Sauce, 246

Broiled Steak with Broccoli, 244

Burger with “Potato Salad,” 245

Butter Lollipops, 241

Cheesecake Meal, 250

Chef’s Salad with Maple Walnut Whip, 238

Chicken Cutlet with Apple à la Mode, 247

Chicken Fingers and Cole Slaw, 246–247

Chicken Soup and Custard, 240

Chicken with Mashed Turnips, 248

Chocolate Bavarian, 252–253

Cream of Tomato Soup with Grilled Swordfish, 241

Custard or Eggnog Snack, 252

Deviled Egg with Berry Parfait, 239 –240

Easy Apple-Sausage Bake, 235

Eggs Benedict, 242

Hot Dog and Ketchup, 243

Jell-O and Whipped Cream, 252

Jell-O Mold, 250

Keto Cookies/Keto Cereal, 235–236

Keto Donut, 249

Ketogenic Eggnog, 251

Keto Pancakes with “Syrup,” 234

Keto Waffle with “Syrup,” 249

Keto Yogurt, 252

Lamb with Cucumber and Tomato Salad, 248

Macadamia Buttercrunch, 242

Macaroon Cookies, 241–242

Peanut Butter Balls, 251

Peanut Butter Celery Snacks, 237–238

Peanut Butter Muffins, 235

Peanut Butter Muffins with Keto Icing, 253

Peanut Butter Sandwich Meal, 236

Pepper Steak Stir Fry and Bavarian Cream, 244

Pizza, 245

Quiche Lorraine (Custard with Bacon), 237

Scrambled Egg Breakfast, 233–234

Shrimp Scampi, 240

Spaghetti, 242–243

Spinach Salad, 239

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Bacon, 236

Tacos, 248–249

Thanksgiving Custard, 251

Turkey or Ham Rollup, 252

Tuna Salad Plate, 237

Western Omelet, 234–235

recipes, modified Atkins diet

Asparagus, Lima Bean, and Salami Salad, 263

Blueberry Muffins, 267–268

Brownies, 262–263

Carb-Friendly Greek Salad, 262

Cheeseburger Pie, 259

Cheese Pizza, 265–266

Chocolate Ice Cream, 262

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Muffins, 257–258

Creamy Crab Dip, 265

Deep Dish Pizza, 259–260

Faux Fried Rice, 260

Faux Mac and Cheese, 261

French Toast, 258–259

Frosting, 258

Lemon Caper Salad Dressing, 260–261

Mini Mexican Pizza Squares, 264

Mushroom and Spinach Curry, 266–267

Pancakes or Waffles, 269–270

Peanut Butter Cookies, 262

Raspberry Cheesecake in a Cup, 264–265

Raspberry Crumble, 268–269

Shrimp Scampi, 263

Turnip Fries, 261

recommended daily allowance (RDA), 78, 79t, 107, 144

refusal to eat, 164

Reglan®, 164

relative contraindications to ketogenic diet use, 44–45

repeat seizure, odds of, 3–4

retrospective studies explained, 125

Rett syndrome, 7, 44

role-playing, parents and, 65

Ross Carbohydrate-free (RCF)®, 98

Royal gelatin, 69

Rubenstein, James, 33, 277

Rugby’s calcium gluconate, 73

rules of diet, following exactly, 180–181

saccharin, 69

sample meal plans, ketogenic diet, 17–18

Scooby Doo sugar-free multivitamins, 207

Scrambled Egg Breakfast, 233–234

second-generation drugs, 4

seizure, 3–13

breakthrough, 71

dietary treatments and, 6

diets for, effectiveness of, 7, 7t

diets for, when to use, 11–13

explained, 3–4

ketogenic diet, success of, 10–11

ketogenic diet outside U.S. and, 6–7

medications and, 4

Megan’s story about, 8–10

surgery and, 4–5

seizure, diets for

effectiveness of, 7, 7t

ketogenic, availability of, 6–7

ketogenic, Megan’s story and, 8–10

ketogenic, success of, 10–11

overview of, 6

when to use, 11–13

seizure control, tricks to regain lost, 153, 153t

seizure numbers, baseline, 217t

selenium, 121

Seyfried, Thomas, 282

short-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 164–167

carnitine deficiency as, 167

cholesterol levels and, 166–167

constipation as, 166

illness/infection as, 164–165

kidney stones as, 165–166

vitamin/mineral deficiency as, 165

weight changes as, 164

Shrimp Scampi, 240, 263

side effects of ketogenic diet, 18, 40, 118–119, 161–169

long-term, 167–169

preventing, prior to starting, 161–162

problems during start with, 162–164

short-term, 164–167

snacks, creating with KetoCalculator, 111, 111t

Solace Nutrition, 98

sorbitol, 70

lipsticks/soaps and, 71

soy allergies and ketogenic diet, 53

Spaghetti, 242–243

Sperling, Michael, 46

Spinach Salad, 239

Splenda, 69

Standard Meals, KetoCalculator, 108–110, 109t, 110t

Stevia, 69

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Bacon, 236

Streep, Meryl, 26, 133, 156

sucrose, 70

SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy patients), 169

sugar alcohols, 70

sugar-free chewables, 207

super-responders to ketogenic diet, 40–41

supplements, 115–121

calcium and vitamin D, 116–117, 117t–118t

carnitine, 119

constipation, 118–119

gastrointestinal intolerance, 118–119

MCT oil and, 119–120

multivitamin, 115–116

Omega 3, 120–121

oral citrate, 118

selenium, 121

sweeteners, 69

Tacos, 248–249

Talbot, Fritz, 286

teenagers, 71

diet fine-tuning tips for, 139–140

Tegretol®, 4

testing strips for blood in urine, 67

testing strips for ketone levels, 67

Thanksgiving Custard, 251

Thiele, Elizabeth, 43, 219

thirst as non-Ketogenic diet problem, 148

time savers for meal preparation, 171–172

timing of food intake, 142

Tom’s Natural toothpaste, 73

Topamax®, 4, 165

transgenic mice, 36

traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ketogenic diet studies, 283

tree nut allergies and ketogenic diet, 54

Trileptal®, 4

trips, meal planning for long, 178–179

tuberous sclerosis complex, 7, 43

Turkey or Ham Rollup, 252

Tuna Salad Plate, 237

Turnip Fries, 261

Ultra Bright toothpaste, 73

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Composition Database, 105

University of Chicago, 215

University of Texas at Houston, 45–46

urine dipstick, 137

vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), 5

vegetarian lifestyle and ketogenic diet, 55–56

vitamin D supplements, 117, 118t

vitamin/mineral deficiency as short-term side effects of ketogenic diet, 165

vomiting, 163–164

management of, 176–177

Wawa dairies, 69

weaning off of the ketogenic diet, 185–187, 187t

seizures during, 187–189

Web sites, parent support groups, 158–160

Weekly Menu Planner, 111, 112, 112t

weight changes as short-term side effect of ketogenic diet, 164

weight gain as problem with diet, 143–145

Western Omelet, 234–235

West syndrome, 41–42, 274

wheat allergies and ketogenic diet, 54–55

Wheless, James, 45–46

Williams, Emma, 156–157

Worden, Lila, 186

Zofran®, 164

Zonegran®, 165

Zupec-Kania, Beth, 105–113, 156