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Episode 17: Mom Talk

Karen and Mark join Lis Cook, mom of teen who has really had it with scoffing teens and tough eating habits that can effect Keto. We will talk about strategies- including just complaining a bit!
 
 
Keto Kids
No food, just ingredients.
 
Sometimes when you go to the fridge, it can be depressing. Nothing there to just grab and go. Not to worry! You can sometimes still just be minutes away from a yummy snack. 
Let’s talk about being clever.

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Episode 16: Understanding Lipids with Dave Feldman

Cholesterol guy Dave Feldman joins Mark and Karen to talk about what all those numbers really mean and which ones we should pay attention to. If you are curious about how lipids work, or just want to listen to Dave try to make a point while Mark and Karen derail him, this is your show.

 
Keto Kids
The adventures of Cholesterol Boy and Lipid Girl!!! 
This dynamic metabolic duo team up to provide nutrients, heal wounds, and all sorts of other great things!

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Episode 14: Step It Up!

Karen and Mark talk about what it means to be Keto in a step family. Negotiating two households and two ways of eating can be challenging, and trying to stay Keto in the face of that challenge is super tricky. Let’s talk about it.
 
Keto Kids
Are you a kid who weekends away at your other parent’s house? Or maybe you spend time at a grandparent’s house. Either way, switching the way you eat is tricky. Trying to stay Keto is even trickier…

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Episode 13: Little Miss Young Adult Ketonian

Young adults have complex situations to navigate, in college and in life. 
Keto might look like a lot of different things as you find what works for you. 
But we got you. We interview the beloved (across the ketoverse) Emmeline Franklin! She is going to help us figure it all out.
 
Keto Food Tips
Waffles – we did it. These are so good. Like write yo mamma ‘n tell her you a leavin’ town good! 
 
Here is the secret: Pour the pancake recipe in a waffle iron, but now you are somehow more justified in topping that decadence with ice cream. 
 
Oh…
 
And we make Keto ice cream…

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Episode 12: Extreme Judgement

 
Mark and Karen talk about judgement and just how far it can go. From their brush with social services to eye rolling at another person’s grocery cart. 
You know you hate it. 
You also know you do it. 
Let’s talk about it. 
 
Keto Food Tip
Mark’s fantasy ice cream sandwich, could it be real? 
 
Keto Kids 
A little tip for your back pocket. 
Keep it there for when judgement comes your way. 

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Episode 12: Extreme Judgement

Mark and Karen talk about judgement and just how far it can go. From their brush with social services to eye rolling at another person’s grocery cart. 
You know you hate it. 
You also know you do it. 
Let’s talk about it. 
 
Keto Food Tip
Mark’s fantasy ice cream sandwich, could it be real? 
 
Keto Kids 
A little tip for your back pocket. 
Keep it there for when judgement comes your way. 

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Episode 11: The Reluctant Ketonian

This week, Karen and Mark interview their 16 year old daughter who was not too thrilled when Keto came
to town. Three years later, she is at peace with it and recognizes the positives in herself and her family. 

Keto Food Tip: Keto French toast 

5 ingredient bagels return as the star  of this dish
Bring the bagels to just beyond undercooked, then cut them into strips, dip in cinnamon and egg and fry in butter if you are Karen.
Fry in butter THEN sprinkle with cinnamon if you are Mark. 
Let us know which you like more!

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Episode 10: Best Practices

This week on Keto Families, Mark and Karen talk about best practices for Keto. There are lots of wonderful ways to be Keto, but there are some good habits that just make everything easier. 
 
 
Keto Food Tip: Rosemary Chicken in the Crock Pot  
 
This chicken is a huge favorite, but takes overnight to prepare- so it is time to plan ahead!
Brine whole chicken in 6 cups of water with 2 cups of kosher salt, 1/2 cup of rosemary, and 1/4 cup of oregano and 1/4 cup of thyme. Let sit overnight.
Remove from liquid and rub skin with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, oregano, and thyme. Cook, breast down, in crock pot on low for 6 hours-ish.
 Decorate to stun!

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Episode 9: Interview with a Keto Teen

Karen and Mark talk to their daughter Cheyenne (17) about her experience eating Keto and keeping Keto when her mom does not (Karen is Cheyenne’s stepmom). Navigating your environment can be hard, but taking control of your life is powerful. Listen as Chey talks about teen attitudes toward dieting and beauty. Don’t miss this one!

 

 

Keto Kids
 
Explore a menu with Cheyenne (17) and let’s start thinking about what the menu may not be telling us…Keto Kids 

Menu challenge 

 

 

 

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