cheese

[Lia]

hi.. read about the KETOGENIC DIET.. out of John Hopkins University... this was developed years ago... high fat.. no carbs.... high protein.. it does say.. that many go off this diet and use atkins.... please read about it.. very good diet that helps many with seizures.. Lia

[tlb]

Originally Posted by natalie fr

Also, I'm epileptic and I was wondering if anyone knew how the atkins diet would affect this. I've been on this diet for 5 days now and have been feeling great but I was wondering if my medication will affect my weight loss.

Hi Natalie,

Everything I've read about epilepsy and Atkins is very positive, so I think you have made a great choice. Have you ever visited the Epilepsy Foundation of America web site? it's efa.org I'm sure there are others, but I know the EFA is very active. My son has E and I've spent many hours there gleaning information. Try going to the message boards and doing a search on "diet" or "Atkins".

Good luck!

[natalie fr]

I really messed up at the dinner party....... I HELD the dinner party!!!!!!!
When I look at the nutritional values on packets it never gives carb details. Can someone tell me how to work it out.
thanks

[Elizellen]

I am not sure what info a french label gives, but maybe if you can copy the details off a few packets we can help you work it out.

[cherribom1]

or Franks Hot Sauce.... or Mrs Dash seasoning or Janes crazy mixed up salt are all good egg topppings!

[natalie fr]

Thanks for that Erica but unfortunatley I live in france. I'll be having a look in the shops now to see what else I can find.
Hows the diet sorry Atkins going...

[natalie fr]

I have just ordered the book as was suggested so I am waiting for that. I was going to order the carb counting book also but was told that it was more for the American market so I hope I can get advise on counting carbs from the book and from all you out there....

[cherribom1]

You will enjoy the book, I have read it over and over many times. Lost 2 lbs on my reinduction so far. Maybe you can find those items on a website?

[Elizellen]

You can always use the USDA database to work out carbs for most foods
You can download it to use offline here:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=5720r

Or search it when online here:
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/