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  1. The Ketogenic Diet
  2. Keto - Getting Started

Keto - Getting Started

The Really Useful Ketogenic Diets Book, a user-friendly guide packed with essential information, is now available as a handy online resource. Written and produced by The Daisy Garland, the guide is designed for families in the UK whose children are following the ketogenic diet - a medical-led treatment used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy. We would stress that under no circumstances should the ketogenic diet be undertaken without the permission of your neurologist and close guidance and support of a specialist ketogenic dietitian. 

The book is broken down here into six easy-to-follow sections which guide the user through the fundamental stages of considering, starting and maintaining the ketogenic diet.  It also features advice from families already using the diet, invaluable tips and hints and answers frequently asked questions. For a downloadable and printable copy please click on the purple bar below.

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The information contained in this publication is not permitted to be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from The Daisy Garland charity. 

Introducing the Keto Diet

Introducing the Keto Diet

The ketogenic diet is a medical-led dietary therapy used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy Read more

Published: 8th July, 2023

Updated: 31st July, 2023

Author: Karen Wyett

Beginning the Keto Diet

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Invaluable information for families starting out on their ketogenic journey Read more

Published: 7th July, 2023

Updated: 19th March, 2025

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Managing Illness on Keto

Managing Illness on Keto

Medical advice for maintaining the diet should your child feel unwell Read more

Published: 6th July, 2023

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Hints, Tips, Keto Recipes

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Published: 5th July, 2023

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True Keto Stories

True Keto Stories

Meet some of our wonderful keto children whose stories will amaze and inspire you... Read more

Published: 4th July, 2023

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Author: Karen Wyett

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Daisy's Keto Café

Buzzing with interactive advice and support, Daisy's Keto Café is the place to be! Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2023

Updated: 31st July, 2023

Author: Karen Wyett

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