Is a KETO/LCHF Diet Safe for Kids (One Doctors Opinion)

Is Keto/LCHF safe for kids to eat? This question is often asked and regularly worries parents. We want our children to eat a healthy, nutritionally complete diet, and to avoid anything that could be bad for them.
Have the diets recommended by the AMA, AAP, AHA, ADA been proven to be the best diet for your child with Randomized Controlled Trials? No. What about the Standard American Diet? NO. These diets are basically a gigantic (and some people would say evil) dietary experiment, with your child as the Guinea Pig.
Much better would be to provide your child with a whole-food ketogenic diet, with as many organic and grass-fed foods as you can afford. Think about the common sense of this, consider the ancestral evidence we have, and stay current on the coming research showing that the ketogenic way of eating is the best option for your child.
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[@starsinaforest]

My daughter has been low carb for over a year. We started her in April 2017 and it has been the best thing that has happened to her. She was overweight from the age of 2 and all the pediatricians wanted me to do LOW FAT, so that is exactly what I did and she did nothing but gain weight for many many years. I hate that it took me so long to find out about low carb HIGH FAT. Not only did her weight come down to a normal level, she has so much more energy, and wants to go out and do activities instead of sitting in front of the tv and napping all the time. I've never seen her so happy. She now makes her own choices when it comes to eating and chooses to stay under 50 carbs a day because she loves the food options that LCHF offers and she loves the energy that comes from eating this way. She now packs her own mug cakes, or Quest bars when going to parties and outings when we know there isn't options. This has been the best decision we have ever made for our family.

[@starsinaforest]

And before anyone jumps on the "did you do your research beforehand?" bandwagon.. yes. I have been keto for 21 months and lost 146 pounds. I did my research. When your child is having to wear clothes TWICE the size they are supposed to be in, it will make you stop and think that the diet that was told to you by the pediatrician or local nutritionist office may not be the correct one. Nothing like having to buy plus size clothing and having to have someone hem the pants because they are too long. I don't think LCHF or Keto is for all children, but if they are obese, overweight or if their entire diet comes from processed foods then yes.. I think it is time for a change.

[@monsterwerksvideo]

Good for you, mom or dad, for bucking the trend and doing what's right for your daughter. The great thing is that probably her self esteem shot through the roof and for the rest of her life, she'll be a healthy person. That's the best thing you could have given her. Good job!

[@BobbiGail]

starsinaforest - so cool, I didnt think about packing our own mug cakes! Duh me. I love what you've done, how you've discovered what works. You didnt give up searching!

[@ma-ma-mamary3946]

Wow! That is so awesome!

[@mollytev]

Can someone help me with my son... I'm new in this lifestyle(2 weeks)... he is just turned 9 and is 130 lbs... carb addicted... he wants to do this but, I am completely lost when it comes to him... PLEASE HELP... direct me where to go too...

[@KenDBerryMD]

Your pediatrician might not like this video...

[@KetoBFray]

KenDBerryMD what was that rhymes with vegetarian phrase you said?

[@carolveternick3033]

TOUGH! TWINKIES!

[@hula62]

I have little friends who are over weight and being teased....how can I tell them and their parents? I don't want them to be hurt.

[@fireflyg7380]

That’s why your so great Dr Berry. Truth hurts some people.

[@ParkerFamly]

Keto BFray pescatarian.

[@t.muller87]

My son eats keto since 6 months old and he’s extremely healthy, never had even a running nose and he is almost two. He has normal weight and height. We couldn’t be more happy with the diet, he’s extremely developed and energetic!

[@lynnettedansoowusu6859]

Dra. Tainiely Müller wow, am very impressed with this? Please do you mind sharing what you feed him, I want to get my son started, he’s 14 months now to the glory of God, thnks

[@jrmcgee5150]

Dra. Tainiely Müller Wait. So you had your kid on high-fat low-carb at 6 months old? That's really weird

[@randomsaltyperson1148]

AWESOME VIDEO!!! My husband has orderd me not to put my 14 year old on keto...says I'm gonna ruin his health! I've introduced my 28 and 29 year olds with keto and they are loving it so it's not my first rodeo! Got my 15 year old on it (still) and just telling my husband we are counting carbs...(which is the truth!) He absolutly love it especially the low carb versions of his favorite foods! He has aspergers so he doesn't like change but he loves this one! He's very proud of the baby fat he's losing and he has better confidence swimming without a shirt! It's fun doing keto with him! It's our thing!

[@MiMi-pstatyt]

Random Salty Person Too I love your story. Just love it! *Here's hoping more parents of children with challenges discover Keto!

[@winkybooker4933]

Awesome story!! We've had great results with focus and speech with our keto autistic 5yr old grandson!! I agree i hope more parents with special needs kiddos figure it out too!!

[@KetoMama777]

Your a good mom!!

[@jrmcgee5150]

Random Salty Person You are going to ruin his health.

[@abbadabba917]

Me and my husband eat Keto and we were concerned about our son being on the diet with us, so now that you have pretty much quelled my concerns, that boy is eating what we eat!! I’m tired of making 2 meals

[@AnnMalone]

50,000 years ago when the kids complained "Mom, we don't like Elk! Eww!" I'm sure she would say.. "ok.ok.. Just wait, i'll go kill you some rabbits." lol!! NOPE.

[@angel12824]

This is my problem. I have been eating low carb for 20 years my husband and daughter have not. My husband developed diabetes and went on a diabetic diet this year and has lost 80lbs. My daughter is 12 and has been diagnosed with early stage fatty liver disease and high blood pressure. Her Pediatrician recently said no to a Ketogenic diet and wants her to do Paleo, that will make me trying to incorporate 3 different eating styles at dinner, it is difficult at best. I would like for her to eat Ketogenic and maybe we can get Dad on board later.

[@foggylog19]

+angel12824 other than sugar are there not a lot of similarities between LCHF and paleo, oh they say no dairy, use coconut oil, avocado etc, or just limit dairy intake. Trail her on keto, or make it low carb by allowing an extra bit of higher carb veggie like carrots or something, just say you are going whole food to dr, if not working after a month or so reassess

[@ponchecal6429]

@@angel12824 what diet exactly your husband used to lose all that weight? Thanks

[@dietrichcusseaux2756]

I dont see Keto as a diet but as a W.O.E (way of eating) and a return to a lifestyle before Processed for Profit.

[@MyMlittleFriends]

I own and operate a Daycare and I do keto.I have to go by USDA with the food program we use have to serve bread,fruit,veg,milk and meats.I do not use vegetable oil,margarine! They get real butter and if oil is needed I use coconut oil also use pink salt. My babies eat well.

[@dietrichcusseaux2756]

Wish your daycare existed when my kids were coming up, you sound like you really care.

[@deskjockie4948]

My primary care physician is the one who advised me to eat "low carb", and I have a serious cardiovascular condition. After a few months eating this way, my triglycerides went down and I lost 18 pounds. I have also had the experience of 'cheating' on the diet at a birthday party and family gathering, and I truly did feel the difference the next few days. How can anyone think that to have a child eat wholesome "real" food, and giving up junk foods, could be harmful? It's the parents who give their children sugar laden cereals, high carb junk snacks, and very few vegetables and wholesome protein, who should be considered harming them!

[@crystalhill5052]

I want to say how much I appreciate you breaking these topics in to logical common sense terms that anybody can understand. I’ve been overweight my entire life, flat out obese. I’ve always moved more and worked harder than anyone I know, trying to lose the weight. I’ve done low fat, low calorie my entire life. No success. I finally found the answer with lchf. I’ve toyed with low carb for years now but never knew the high fat part or I was so conditioned to the low fat propaganda that I missed it. After seeing a few of your videos, it just clicked. Made all the sense in the world. My husband and I cleaned all carbs from our kitchen and pantry 7 weeks ago. We decided to do a summertime experiment, when I knew our boys had no option but to eat what we have in the house. My two boys, 13 & 14 liked to have had a conniption at first and begged to go to Grandma’s house! I’m proud to report that they have finally come around and are now making keto recipes and even inventing their own recipes! My 14 year old has my sensitivity to insulin and has been overweight since he was 4-5. It has been heartbreaking to see him go through the same things I had to. We have all slimmed down and are going keto strong. I appreciate your discussion of these topics, knowing the science behind it makes it impossible for me to ever turn back. I look forward to our new, brighter future and thank you so much for helping make that possible.

[@trudyfrye7545]

My daughter was a high school athlete when we started eating low carb everyone was saying she needed carbs before her basketball games. Let me just say by the end of high school my daughter lost weight and was faster on the court and started additional exercise because she had more energy. After first year of college she has continued to eat low carb and the freshman 15 has stayed away from her. She looks and feels amazing!

[@stellagauthier1292]

Shared!! I have shut-up when I don't know the answers but have always said research, educate, research again!! Of course I always recommend your KZbin videos. So informative. Thank you.

[@Peckerwood420]

Stella Gauthier best comment all week😉

[@stellagauthier1292]

Joshua Blankenship Thank you😊

[@alisonjane5364]

I think the best thing to tell a pediatrician or any other healthcare professional is that you eat a whole food junk free diet. It's the truth. You don't need to bring 'keto' or 'low carb' or 'high fat' into the conversation. Nobody ever did until recently.

[@janbeck7989]

I wanted to say....Excellent point about the composition of breast milk. I didn't realize that breast fed babies were almost always in ketosis. thank you for that!!

[@Adrrn]

I was a child with insulin resistance n pre diabetic symptoms. Keto is amazing, wish I would of been keto my whole life.

[@Eva-ol7yb]

Appreciate you Dr. Berry! Both my teenagers are doing this WOE with me! They kind of have to, I don't buy junk anymore and they eat what I cook.😉 They actually love it! ❤️

[@violatarkaj241]

how they are doing now Do you cook a keto bread ? i have two teenager too and want to find a good bread recipes

[@skylarscaling]

I've got my kids following a MOSTLY keto diet (I don't bring bad food into the house anymore, but sometimes mom takes them to get fast food, etc.), and they seem more energetic and active. It's only been a few weeks for them (took a while to feel really guilty about feeding my kids food that I refused to eat), so we'll see how it goes!

[@dutchhaddock]

My daughter had epilepsy when she was 4 yrs old. She was taking around 120 seizures a day at her worst. She was on meds that either had her like a zombie or had her up at 2am doing somersaults on the sofa. An older neurologist, Dr. Waters said we could try the Keto Diet for 2 years. After 6 weeks her seizures were cut in half and after 2 months her seizures stopped all together and then we weaned her off of all meds she was on. This diet was truly a miracle for us and probably her last chance to lead a normal life. Fast forward 23 yrs, she’s a teacher, married and 3 months pregnant with her first baby on it’s way. The Keto Diet literally saved her life and she’s never had a seizure since. The power of eating right should be everyone’s medicine. Thank you for all your great vids. Cheers !

[@chuckhorn445]

I absolutely love your videos. Your demeanor and delivery make me feel like I am in the office having a conversation with my family doctor. I have lost 54 lbs in the last three months with Ketogenic eating. My son is almost 13 and wanted to join me. This video breaks down the ancestral common sense of a LCHF diet. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@stephanblake_]

I only wish I knew about keto when I was like 10 to be honest, thanks DB! :)

[@bourboncitypicker4807]

Keto Steve at home we pretty much ate like this but at school it was not like that sadly

[@stephanblake_]

Night and day for sure from when I was a kid eating at school vs. home, better late than never though :)

[@jrmcgee5150]

Then you would probably only be 5 foot tall

[@hollykbae5231]

Me too! I had PCOS from 11, but doctors didn’t k ow that’s what it was because I don’t “look” like I have PCOS (Thanks Docs). Went to a naturopath, she identified it right away, got diagnosed by my doc after much insisting that he check me for it. Finally, an answer to persistent weight gain with “healthy” eating. The naturopath gave me natural testosterone depleting pills which reset my hormones. I gradually became healthier and healthier, eating less high-insulin-producing food as I learned more. BAM. Enter Keto and I am so excited to be healthier than ever as the weight melts off :)

[@AlexHackerification]

@@disa7082 Tall people are generally looking unhealthy.

[@lnmemoryofjohnmordaunt7386]

A kind soul from our local farm told me how to make butter today. The children loved making it, and eating it even more. We'll never have to buy it again :) our son's meltdowns caused by sensory processing issues have vastly improved since we reduced his carbohydrate intake.

[@Krislg18]

Thank You!! My son has been breastfeeding for almost 3 years old!! He is honestly the smartest kid from his age group. Im so excited me and my whole family are starting this Keto journey with me!!! Im so blessed its 10 of us!! I have lost so much weight been on grass fed and grass finished meat and alkaline veggies. Its amazing!

[@kitwebb24]

I'm so excited to see this video, I've had so much crap from my family because I've cut most bread pasta and cereal out of my home that has four children that are growing and thriving just fine without all the crap.. For the luv people are so ignorant sometimes!!! Just luv you and your wife!!!

[@colleenulmer7016]

Thank you for this. My granddaughter has recently started Keto. At 5, she is over weight. No it is not popular with other people nor is it easy to start. This has been the best thing we have done as she has already lost some weight but more importantly she has learnt that sugar is not healthy nor are fishy crackers !! Along with her mother we have discovered a lot of healthy sugar free food. Some guidance for children is needed and very appreciated. Please do more like this.

[@gettingfitwiththeitalianpr9162]

I had carbs last weekend for a get together and what a MISTAKE!! I felt AWFUL for 2 days after and wanted to do nothing. Keto gives me energy and keeps me feeling GREAT! Love your videos Doc! :-)I wish you would do a video of A Day of Eating in your home.

[@leo.girardi]

the "tarian" part had me cracking up! Reminded me how I had to explain to my pcf the difference between RF Ablation and Maze surgery. Makes you have real confidence.

[@leo.girardi]

yes, i know that should have been *PCP Just was on a run!

[@Seththecannon]

A family member who is a nurse practitioner said a person has to be in general good health to even start a ketogenic diet safely...but, why would a healthy person feel the need to change their diet? lol I've seen and felt too many benefits from the Keto lifestyle to listen to negative and uneducated nonsense, I don't care how many letters are behind your name! I'm also seeing my type 2 diabetic husband's glucose improving more and more because of our Keto life♡

[@lauragilbert9326]

Indeed! I wish more doctors were like Dr. Berry or even my PCP. When my doctor put me on insulin for my Type II Diabetes, I did not initially take charge of my diet. Two weeks in I realized that even with the insulin my numbers were still around 350ish, so I started to cut high sugar items from my diet and limited my carb intake to no more than 40g per meal. However, even then my numbers remained around 200. It was not until I went back to the doctor two and a half weeks ago and he decided to start increasing my insulin by 3 units every three days and have me text him my numbers every day until we found the right balance that I finally decided I needed to restrict the carb intake further and began to look into more low-carb alternatives. That was when I found Keto. My doctor was so surprised at how quickly my glucose levels dropped into the normal range when I started this diet that he jokingly said he needed to hire me as a diabetic consultant and has repeatedly said that I should be a nutritionist, lol. I had worried that he would balk like so many doctors tend to do the moment I mentioned Keto, but he's been surprisingly open after seeing the results I've had. I've been keeping the weight loss a surprise until I see him for my one-month follow-up in nearly two weeks though. I'm hoping when he sees that he might even consider going Keto himself, lol. Now if only my husband's Cardiologist was so open... Unfortunately, he is someone that pushes Veganism so he hates the very idea of Keto. Apparently, it's okay for my husband to be taking 13 different pills that make him feel terrible and only superficially control the blood pressure and cholesterol, but eating meat will kill him... :/

[@foggylog19]

I think because while nurses get some info about a good diet helping healing, the nutritional information of what is a good diet comes from dietary associations and currently recommended grains at base, this means it’s harder to feel safe recommending alternatives as it may be seen as outside of scope of practice, if not current advice re same. And changing an unwell persons diet against current standards if you don’t fully understand the science, may get you in trouble, so they keep quiet as they are not sure. There are medical doctors who are experts in field being taken to task by medical associations or boards in their countries so it’s a difficult line to tow

[@michalynclinger4993]

Thank you so much! My son is 3.5 and was recently diagnosed with ODD and a rule out diagnosis of ADHD. He's slightly overweight and his brain is constantly going 100mph. He always ate a lot and it was nothing but junk and carbs. I am starting him on Keto and my husband's grandmother is very argumentative saying she read that a pediatrician didn't recommend it because the child doesn't get the proper nutrients..... 🙄. I told her meat has pretty much every nutrient that is actually NEEDED. She's very old school but I hope she eventually opens her eyes and let's me do what I need to do for my son!

[@mattharmon2285]

It was good meeting you a couple of weeks ago.

[@coleenhuff432]

Where were you 40 years ago when my parents put me on a low fat high carb diet. Whole wheat, rice, beans. I now weigh over 400 lbs. I have a hard time getting to the kitchen as its down stairs. I told my husband we need to move so I can fix my own meals and give this a shot.

[@emilyquintana8439]

I agree with this. my children’s pediatrician have told me for the passed decade that children do NOT need sugar! I even got my him to sign a paper for me for Headstart. When I enrolled my daughter to Headstart, they wanted to give her juice during snack and lunch time. I refused! The director assured me that juice was part of her nutrition (which for a fact I knew was lies). So I went back for my baby’s check up and he gave me a written consent to not give her any type of juice. Instead to replace juice with natural fruits. I do not regret this at all!

[@heidiflorou6954]

Thank you for this video. I’m a mom of 6 . I’m keto and now my 12 year old is wanting to try it since she sees how well I’m doing.

[@jamespieske5246]

I've had my 2 primary school kids eating keto for over a month and they love it. Their general behaviour improved within 4-5 days especially the bedtime screeching. They are generally more compliant and agreeable. It's good watching the 18 month old baby shovelling his favourite into his mouth. Right now it's pumpkin with coconut oil & sesame seeds on it followed by broccoli with coconut & sesame seeds..

[@marianamontesinos3050]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for breaking the ice of unknowlege in this topic. I really appreciate your opinion supporting keto diet for regular kids.

[@thehardsway]

Thank you for this video! I felt somewhat conflicted with what I've learned about keto being on it off and on for the last 2 years, and what mainstream info sources tell me to feed my almost 1 year old. I don't want to be too restrictive, causing her to have a bad relationship with food, so I don't freak out when grandma feeds her store bought baby snacks from time to time. I basically just feed her whatever my husband and I are eating, with a bit more fruit. We've been lectured that iron supplementation is important from 6-12 months and the best way to get it is fortified baby rice cereal. I hate giving her straight simple carbs like that, but our doctor says the alternative, iron drops are worse, causing teeth discoloration and constipation. So we mix the cereal with eggs and make pancakes, just feeding her the minimum recommended amount. I hope we're setting her up to become a healthy adult.... it's scary out there!!

[@drgemma2828]

I love the very last part where you talk about what to tell your child’s pediatrician and what to call the child’s diet to the pediatrician. My own doctor diagnosed me with diabetes type two and then told me not to “go crazy“ with “weird diets”. So I did my own research and realized that the diet he was recommending was not going to reverse my diabetes. After two weeks on the keto diet, I had lost 18 pounds. When I next saw him, my doctor was stunned and asked me what I was doing. I replied, “I eat healthy meats and only eat vegetables that grow above the ground.“ He thought that was fantastic, and clearly did not realize that I was eating Keto. You can probably guess what happened when he tried to put me on a statin because of my age (58 years old).

[@winkybooker4933]

DR BERRY you sir are awesome!!!! We have seen absolutely amazing results in our autistic 5yr year grandson with keto changes !! We are big fans!! If you ever have the need to see the London bridge in the middle of the desert and want to have a conversation with a family about autism and keto diet please please let us know!!!

[@danachoate5361]

Something I hear when trying to explain to other people about Keto is " you can't survive without grains!! They are an essential component to a humans diet. People have to have grains! You're going to make your family sick if you don't eat grains." I just say that's not true, the nutrients from grain can be replace with other, more nutritious food. What do you say to these people? I have 8 kids and people think I am crazy for putting my whole family on this diet, especially since not all of us need to lose weight. I try to explain that it isn't a "diet" like the term is used for, and that it's a healthier way of eating.

[@monsterwerksvideo]

I wouldn't respond at all. How you feed your kids isn't their business. You're doing what's right for your kids' health and that's more important than what they think. My mom was a health nut when I was growing up, despite whole wheat bread being considered healthy, but my friends made fun of the way we ate. We were poor and she chose to use our money for healthy food for us. As an adult, I'm ever so grateful for her foresight. It set me on the almost right path to eating healthy (I deviated once I was on my own), that now I really am fully on the right health path. So don't listen to others, because this isn't a short term plan. This is for your kids' futures. Unless they're paying the grocery bill, they can stay out of your business.

[@onellyhernandez]

Thanks for this video I will put my 3 kids on this keto lifestyle. You’re the best Doctor Berry. 👍😊

[@jessicam4946]

Thank you, I am going to slowly move my children to a keto life style. I have been doing so my self since September, I feel better, aches are disappearing and I have lost 30lbs.

[@aprileaton3396]

Registered dieticians never helped my profoundly disabled daughter gain weight. Putting my daughter on Keto eating helped her gain needed weight. Her doctor fully endorses keto with few exceptions.

[@joojoofoo]

LOVE this video. My baby is only 3 months, but my husband and I eat keto. I’ve had a lot of concerns about whether or not it’s okay for my child to be on keto when he starts solids. Common sense told me it’s fine, but I needed to hear it from someone else. 🤣

[@errov]

02:12 - It depends on where they were living. Some where in nowadays Russia (most whites) and others in the Mediterranean area, Central Asia and of course in Africa. Each had a different diet (with an overlap and of course an absence of the Popular Diet of the last 80 years) The genes had a lot of time to adjust to their diet and environment (look at piment and eye color). Genes need a lot of time to adapt to everything (diet, environmental changes, vit D etc). You already hint to that but maybe a bit of extra attention to this wouldn't hurt... In fact the opposite might hurt some. Thanks for the time you spent maintaining this great channel. Keep up the good work!

[@Willow.Moon86]

This was so helpful. I've been obese since I was 13 and I have an obese 8 year old. My 9 year old is average size but I still worry about her health as well. I've recently lost 60 lbs just eating less and exercising but my weightloss has stalled for the past 3 months. I've heard so much about keto and I think this may be the answer to kickstart my weightloss again and I wanted to make sure it was safe and healthy for my girls as well. I think this will help my 8 year old get to a more healthy weight!

[@AmentetAuris]

Thank you for the information. I have been thinking about instinctive foods, or we usually say natural food for my 2yo (all is natural except from processed.... anyway). Of course I want her to have a good relationship with food, avoid cravings and support the growth. In our family, we believe our baby should be eating what grown ups are eating (kids menu? what?) and that's how I thought about keto way of eating for a toddler. First thought: what if their metabolism burns too much fat and they become too skinny oh dear... I am pretty sure I hear my grandparents voice in that fear. And here is what I observed. I serve her a piece of ham and a bowl of cereal. Guess what she eats first: the ham. I put butter on the bread and guess what: she licks the butter off and leaves the bread. Well, who could possible be closer to instinctive eating, me or my toddler? :-)

[@michaelshelbysuberlak]

I was Keto when I got pregnant, then went off the rails and ate junk all the way into the 9th month of babies life. Primarily breastfeeding, but giving her bites of whatever ice cream, or junk food I was eating. Also, with teething I started giving her grain based teething crackers. Suddenly I came to my senses and went back to Keto and I'm SO glad I did! I've lost over ten pounds in three weeks, feel great and we're all thriving. So, no more crackers or french fries for my baby (she loves to teethe on pork rinds!) and she lives on breastmilk, meat, pureed veggies and fruits. However, she is having trouble with constipation, and she seems to crave salt. I know the orthodox message is never to add salt to babies food; to give her more fibre, and maybe give a chemical laxative like Miralax (which seems to be possibly a neurotoxin!) to deal with constipation. I know that for me, I need to up my salt intake while eating this way, do you think its okay to begin salting her food with some high quality salt? Would this perhaps help the constipation issue? Or is adding salt truly dangerous for babies? She's 11 months old. Thanks!

[@LaJessChelle]

Love love love this video! I dread well child checks with my baby, because our pediatrician has the WORST recommendations for diet! It’s so incredibly frustrating.

[@beebugg2]

Jessica Anderson , change doctors, or ignore the advice. I have always had well water. My doctor and dentist always wrote prescriptions for flouride, which were trashed immediately. When my son "gratuated" from the pediatric dentist, I admitted what I had done. He was shocked and sakd our diet must be very healthy. We were both obese! LOL That was BEFORE keto.

[@serenitygoodwyn]

Easier to say (literally) they/I eat a low GI mediterranean style diet (mediterranean without the grains/legumes/root vet ie low GI = keto). Doc goes low GI = good, mediterranean = good, must be good. Works on friends/relatives too.

[@viewandreview6158]

One whole good chunk of best information... can’t thank you enough

[@kquitberg4297]

Had a cheat day 2 days ago-went to Chinese buffet and really tried to stay away from carbs but it’s pretty impossible. Had to take a really long nap. 4 hours! No appetite to speak of next two days. Guess this means I’ve acclimated to keto way of life. Wish I was losing more weight. 1 lb per week consistently. I guess the weeks are going to keep going on by, so I’ll take the one lb at a time. This is a remarkably easy way to eat. It’s 3 months now!

[@Not-your-mom-Rhonda]

Thank you for this video. There seems to be so little info out there regarding keto for kids. I've started my 12 year old son on keto. He has autism, ADHD and hyperlexia and I wanted to get him off the abundance of pharmaceuticals he consumes daily. I have noticed a difference in his stimming behaviors and his focus, but he's losing weight too. My son is not overweight and weight loss is not my intention for him (though I am following the same way of eating for weight loss for myself). He's so picky when it comes to food and I'm afraid he's not eating enough. I'm hoping to learn more about how to make sure he's getting what his growing body needs.

[@lisam3111]

I love this video!! Getting my kids on board with my keto has been so hard for me :(...... this info gives me so much hope and helps me stand firm with all the opposition I get.

[@ruvi3733]

Thank u so much.. I was concerned about starting my 8 year old son on keto and was looking for advice. Thank u very much for this video it has given me the little pich and trust to do it. He is almost 100 pounds at only 8 and I want to do something asap about it. Keto is the answer.. blessings doctor 🙏❤

[@ProjectReboot]

Dr. Berry, thank you, thank you, thank you for validating the importance of this lifestyle for kids! We started our family on Keto almost 2 months ago, and our kids are 7 and 2. We've seen some definite behavior improvements, especially in our 7 year old. Both kids are thriving, and they LOVE all their Keto foods. We really appreciate your videos, keep 'em coming. Any ideas how we can find a Keto friendly doctor in Austin, TX?

[@SickBoiRENegade]

Project Reboot - A Keto Diet Adventure he has a video about finding a keto friendly dr in ur area

[@ProjectReboot]

Found it, thanks!

[@gabbygryphon]

WORD TO YOUR MOTHER (& your GrandMother)!!!

[@AnnN1124]

Dealing with this now as our two grandkids are with us for six weeks. Both teens, one a vegetarian. We're trying our best to limit their sugar. It's a challenge as they are used to a totally different kind of eating.

[@easypeasy1216]

Love this. So thankful that my kids are feeding their kids healthy foods. Sugar is a rarity.

[@itsYourChance]

Thank u.. i believe this is right and the diet of our ancestors was very keto ... u just confirmed so much and ive been keto for 2months. I feel good.brain.energy.easy wieghtloss. Im excited for im pain free and etc etc. Im going to share this

[@MrGuitarguy78]

My kids doctor was so happy when we told him.

[@keithgeisen]

I just started on 4/2/20 - Weight 276 and 23 days later I am down to 255 = 21 lbs. Many of my aches and chronic pains are gone (6days). Zero sugars, carbohydrates, 0 sodas or sugars and fruit drinks. More energy and I stopped taking a nap. Watching TV is hard with all the food commercial's. Getting the portions downsized is my biggest concern. I only eat 1/2 the amt. I use to and sometimes less. My feeling of being full lasts so much longer. My longest fasting was 25 hr.'s - so far-. My treat is a piece of bacon and I just plop it in my mouth and nurse of it for over 15 minutes. I drink apple cyder vinegar w/ pure lemon juice & water. The vinegar is hard for me to drink so I empty that 16oz class all at once - I then rinse my mouth because I dislike ACV. Besides the weight loss - I have reduced the bathroom visits and I am saving T Paper. I am looking to my healthy future!!!

[@cheeze1713]

Excellent video wish this information was available when I was a kid. Thanks to the standard American diet and doctor's advice At 10 years old a little over a 100 pounds. As a teenager between 150 and 200 pounds. twenties a little over 250. Dr. Berry hits KZbin. At 31 years old and 5'8 160 pounds.

[@lorettadillon-ham1574]

Dear Dr Berry, I love this video ... you really do a good job of getting your message across and I always have a giggle at your sarcasm. I love it! Thank you for another great message

[@dietrichcusseaux2756]

Common sense approaches always work and sound!

[@iamjangjacobs1261]

I don't even know if we were on keto but the school didn't understand, the teachers didn't understand, the doctor checked for kidney problems of my then 6 and 8 year old daughters, couldn't find a problem and finally child services didn't understand. Now, Child services is a big deal because they can take away your child and they did. Trying to act responsibly and preparing low karb food was part of the reasons and the judge didn't understand ether. It is very difficult to to do like other don't do. i just want to pount this out. I hope to get my kids back. I am doing fine on keto and will not submit to junk food.

[@jenny_bower]

Thank you for this video, Doc! Can’t wait for your book to arrive to my house next week!!

[@celialopez2934]

Thanks!!! I was very much on the fence about this topic. I have 3 little boys and they want to eat what I eat

[@mirianroman4926]

SO MUCH COMMON SENSE! Thank you.

[@stefdiazdiaz7067]

vegetables or nuts and seeds for children may be even dangerous because fiber in plants may obstruct some internal duct that are narrow in children!! at least table sugar is relatively easier on the digestive tract

[@hula62]

OMG! It works. Dr Berry could you talk more about Adrenal Fatigue? I just broke a plateau. I lost 40 pounds. I had a fibroid mass in my uterus more than five pounds removed... weight loss stuck. Doing Keto. Dropped from 177 to 173 in just a day. Tell me more.

[@tiffanylee1099]

I've been making keto friendly meals for myself and the kids since I started, and they love all of the food I've cooked. They still want the Spaghettio's and Mac and Cheese, but not nearly as much as before I started the keto WOE. My youngest is 11 and a super picky eater, so when she loves something, I know I've done a good job with a dish. As soon as I learn how to make a decent pasta that is low carb, I think they will be ready to be entirely keto :) I have replaced regular sugar with Truvia for the sweets, but I find that other than my 2 packs a day in my coffee, I don't crave it like I used to. And they like to use it too, so sugar is on its way out of the house as well! Now if I could get my husband on board....

[@kristinamatney3243]

The look I got when I told my fiance I was cleaning out the cabinets. I don't need to lose weight he says and neither do the kids. Guess who does the grocery shopping, Its happening.

[@MB-kn5hz]

I'm spending time this weekend on figuring out a menu including snacks for my 4 children. I do alot of our own cooking/baking anyway since my 6 y.o. has celiac disease not being able to have most foods and 3 of us have Lyme disease. I just want to be able to do this on a TIGHT budget. We don't buy most snacks bc of the gluten, but I just want to be able to make this work and I'm hoping my husband will eventually jump on board.

[@jdmosaics]

Molly good on you! Take a look at the KZbin vid by Dr Westman where he takes us on a tour of what to buy at the shops. Google Dr Westman Shopping it should come up. You do not need to eat the most expensive stuff on the market, you can eat well and save the money normally spent on non Keto foods to buy some good quality meat and veg. Cheers

[@winkybooker4933]

We make fruit leather and cookies etc. We have bought kid friendly shape molds stuff like that. Our little guy always liked fruit snacks so before we got molds we used a cake decorator tip/bag and made them. We add veggies with it he never must know though..lol.

[@MB-kn5hz]

Neena Me I really appreciate that information. I will definitely look into that.

[@MB-kn5hz]

winky booker So, do you use low glycemic fruit, because for the style I keto I do there's too many carbs. I guess with kids it's probably good because maybe going too low as me isn't necessary. Good idea! Thank you

[@winkybooker4933]

We use mostly berries. Our little guy is autistic and picky. We do still give other fruits apples oranges and such. It's about the only sugars he gets. Plus it's fun to make together.

[@lgree4806]

Hysterical rhymes with vegetarian. So true. Blessings 💫

[@dovydasnesvarbu7859]

I prefer to call it not ketogenic diet/way of eating, but KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE! Because not only it changes the eating patterns, it alters your life: you become calm, not dependent on food, your brain works superbly, thus you can be much more productive. Also endurance increases, your G.I problems pass away, skin becomes clear and hormones balance out and much more. It does put your body to homeostasis if it's done right. Imagine how all these alterations can change your life!

[@juliebryant6438]

Yep. The "foods" that are geared towards children has so much sugar along with the pops they drink.

[@jdmosaics]

Julie Bryant Agree! It is all “non food and sweet poison” that is making children addicted ( sometimes for life) by the makers of these insidious products. I don’t know how they can sleep straight at night, knowing full well they are damaging many many children’s health so they can be wealthy! Makes my blood boil!! Parents have to make a stand, refuse and boycott those manufacturers who will not change their ways. Cheers

[@loves2spin2]

I think this is wonderful! I am a grandmother. The problem is that I cannot do keto. I get really bad symptoms of anxiety when I do... I wish I could figure out how to get around that.

[@jdmosaics]

Maybe it is electrolytes? Research more about that side of this way of eating, a Dr B has a vid about this. Cheers

[@alisonjane5364]

If you persist it will go away pretty quickly. Also make sure you are getting enough electrolytes and keeping hydrated. And make sure you are not under eating. My hubby used to get anxiety and the shakes when his blood sugars were low and used to have to eat every few hours. Now on lchf diet he is burning fat easily and never gets anxiety or the shakes and only eats twice a day. It took a couple of weeks for him to adapt.

[@loves2spin2]

Thank you. My anxiety did not appear until I was Keto for about 2 weeks. It just got worse and worse. I could not sleep. I felt awful. It would be really hard to persist through that... particularly NOT knowing if it would go away. I might, at some point, try again. :)

[@loves2spin2]

p.s. how do I make SURE my electrolytes are in good balance?

[@jdmosaics]

Yolanda aah yes, everyone is different. It does seem quite normal to not sleep well around about the time you become fat adapted. Your body has switched from being fueled on sugar to being fueled on fat. It can be a bit disconcerting but it does settle and in fact many people say they then sleep better or at least deeper and wake up more refreshed with much more energy than when eating high carb/sugar diets. If you do want to try again maybe research the things that are of concern to you before hand, Dr Berry has made wonderful vids on most info needed about Keto way of eating.. Cheers

[@lifeontheclothesline]

My oldest child is not on keto, but the moment he eats a meal heavy on carbs his mood and digestive system go to the shitter.

[@RiverWoods111]

This subject came up in a group and a bunch of people who follow the Keto WOE, started in with, "Oh you should consult your pediatrician!" I answered, since most pediatricians have 6 hours to maybe 15 hours of nutrition and are not really qualified to answer the question, that may not be a good idea. I then went on to ask why would a parent not want to teach their kids the proper way of eating? I didn't know this way of eating when I was raising my adult kids and as a result my 25 year old is obese just like me! I feel horrible that I failed because I didn't find the answer sooner! I know I didn't have the information, but still I taught her to eat low fat diet. I also read every single WOE book out there but Atkins! I also don't understand why people keep saying "Kids need different things than adults!" WTF? They are just small adults and if Keto can cure diabetes in adults and or prevent it, then it can do the same in kids. It took 7 days for the WOE to fix my IBS! Why should we set up our kids with a way of eating that is unhealthy and just hope they don't get sick and dye before they are 40! Trust me we laid my nephew to rest at the age of 36 from diabetes...

Oh my gosh I love you 🙌🏼 You’re so straight to the point 😊 thank you!

[@helenalovelock1030]

I’m finally convinced because of you.

[@ChicagoDoItYourself]

I read or heard here... what human even 200 years ago took an ear of corn or a soy bean and squeezed the oil out of it and cooked with it later.. pffft vegetable oils were bad for us before GMO... can't imagine how much worse it is now..

[@kristinamatney3243]

I learned how they were made yesterday. That will not be on my grocery list again

[@2000priyam]

Dr. Berry, thanks for all the info you give. I follow you regularly. I know you have said in one of the videos that kids can also adopt keto lifestyle. Can you please do a detailed video on this? Because they are still growing, what do need extra than adults on keto? My husband and I take magnesium 300 mg daily. But I don't know what to give to my 11 year old daughter.

[@jackson2417]

As a school nurse and seeing the extremely high number of 5th and 6th graders that already have + acanthosis frightens me. When I make the referral for the to see their pediatrician for follow up evaluations, they always come back and say "the doctor says my child does not have diabetes!!! They said for them to diet and exercise". That's it. That's all of the education that the parent and child get from their doctors. So I try to explain to them what is happening to their child and what can help them. I live on Keto but have been directed to never suggest this way of eating to anyone by nursing administrators because it's not been studied enough and "not evidence based medicine". I skirt around it but feel I am not really helping them. What should I do? I always start by telling them to avoid all sugar... then, cut rice, pasta, potatoes, grains, juice, all junk food. The school is mostly very low income and they tell me that they cannot afford to feed their family without rice, pasta, beans etc. And the kids are on free lunch so they are eating all junk food ... for breakfast and lunch. Total junk. It makes me sad and sick to see what the kids are fed. Where do I start to help these kids? It breaks my heart to think of how many future type 2 diabetics we have in our school. Please help me help these kids Dr. Berry.

[@charliegeorge4247]

A very relevant topic for parents.

[@mauimedows]

Love your videos ! Excellent information

[@KetoMama777]

I love keto I have osteoarthritis in my knees and 50 lbs off has really helped I feel better I look better and I'm going to continue this the rest of my life even though half the doctors say it's going to kill me haha

I heard a few pregnant friends saying, after seeing how much weight I lost, that they don't do keto 'cause pregnant and/or lactating women should not do diets, for the baby's health. It would be interesting to hear your opinion on that.

[@IAmTheHinox]

Keto is perfectly fine while pregnant. It's what we did 50,000+ years ago. The baby takes what it needs from mom's body so as long as she has enough calories/energy to support the baby, it will all work out.

[@alyssabolyard4677]

I have been Keto for 6 weeks, doing IF and have done a 30 hour fast all while nursing my 8 month old. This woe has not affected my milk supply at all. If nothing else, it increases the fat content of the milk satisfying baby longer.

[@grannysquareswagonwheels2604]

I wouldn't recommend going from high carb/low fat to high fat/low carb overnight while pregnant or lactating, I would recommend switching over slowly. However if they are already Keto and then become pregnant and then breastfeed then I would say there is no need to go off keto.

[@jannyjoslater]

I was pregnant and then nursing on a lchf diet 14 years ago. Had a beautiful healthy 7lb 11oz baby boy. Gained 13 lbs, lost 12 of it before leaving the hospital. Felt great.

I've been doing keto myself since last september, so I kinda suspected it's ok, but I wanted to be sure before affirming anything.

[@adeypoos]

ovolactoporcinebovine pescatarian. Love it

[@natashadismuke1150]

Thanks for this particular video!!! I am going to purge our house in 3 months and have informed my 10 yr old (sugar addict) and husband. I have been keto since 7/2017. My 3 yr old is autistic and multiple sensory issues as well as hypotonia. I am def. Putting my 10 yr old, 3 yr old, and 2 yr old on a lchf diet!!! I am waiting 3 mo because it will be summer time and schools out. I know this is going to be super tough and a complete disaster d/t keto flu/withdrawal. Dr. Berry, what is your take on high fat diets to help heal the brain in cases such as autism? I watched the magic pill amd also starting to initiate the Nemecheck protocol (I tested it and had positive results with my sons behaviors already) Just want to get my family in a better place.

[@noeliagarcia2415]

I’ve started my research on the keto diet because i have a 9 year old son diagnosed with adhd and autism... i’ve been fighting against the sistem telling me that he needs medication... now he understands that sugar is very dangerous for him... he loves salmon, nuts, butter... he is learning to love his broccoli, zuchinni, salads, because he understood that that is his best medicine... his grades are A’s and B’s... they keep trying to convice me to give him medication.. the sistem has all the aids he needs, therapies, assistants, etc.. but that is more expensive for them that to give him a pill

[@grannysquareswagonwheels2604]

Yes, let's go from high fat breastmilk to low fat food (SMH). Ugh, I wish I had known this when I had my kids. I can only feed my grandbabies good food and hope that my kids and grandkids learn from my example now.

[@muhammadsaadhashmi9561]

Many teenagers complained of not growing during ketogenic diet.

[@7sunneterrell244]

Great information

[@hula62]

I worked in day care and preschool. Parents got in trouble if they didn't have all food groups in their lunch. Fruit was considered a "Fruit roll ups" I know kids who are addicted to sugar.

[@wildflower1335]

Wonderful Dr Berry! I am sharing this for sure with my great granddaughter who's due August 4th! Thank you! Would you do a video on the importance of breast feeding and preparing the nipples before starting? ( I caught a brief conversation between you & Neisha but can't find it!

[@sashaxian]

I’m trying to get my family to adopt the ketogenic diet-but my husband is concerned that it will cause my already slim 12 yr old daughter to lose weight. Could you suggest possible options for portions or calorie in-take for my child? My husband is also very slim and he is hesitant to start a diet where he could lose weight as well... or some place to find out more information for children? Ps my child does not have any of the illnesses associated with children being put on this Leto diet- I have been following the diet for 4 weeks and have been feeling amazing and we love for my loved ones to reap the same reviews from this way of eating- thank you for sharing your channel- my husband will have a bit more respect for the information you provide since you are a medical doctor and not a blogger talking about a fad diet

[@KenDBerryMD]

The ketogenic diet only causes weight loss in those people who need to lose weight

[@foggylog19]

If they did lose weight increase fat intake, but I have taken a month to start loosing. So not always a big drop in wt

[@lauraquecan4347]

This video was very helpful! Thank you! How often do you recommend children to eat? Right now they eat 4 times, breakfast, lunch snack and dinner. I was thinking about cutting out the snack. Is that ok for kids who grow so much?

[@victoriabeckfinat225]

I've never understood the "your kid will be ostracized for not eating the cake, cookies, and all the rest" argument lol. Out of all things I've never seen a child get made fun of for, not eating junk food was never one.

[@magicdaveable]

Veggies, nuts, and berries 50,000 years ago? I seriously doubt it. Lab work? That is probably a bad idea to bother visiting a doctor to get orders for labs. Sorry Doc, even though most of my family was/is members of the Allopathic Medical Community I do not agree with the practice of having lab tests done to determine health. My reasoning is that the parameters used to measure lab results are bogus. I will visit a physician if I am genuinely in need of help. If I break a bone (not likely) or need to have a serious wound sutured then seeing a physician would be necessary. Perhaps some people have weak immune systems and really need to visit a physician several times a year but I don't catch colds or other communicable seasonal illnesses. My theory is that my lifestyle regularly exercises my immune system so if my body is invaded with an infection my immune response is powerful and rapid. As for blood work is concerned I no longer bother checking blood glucose. I have understood the cholesterol propaganda perpetrated by the Allopathic Community since the 1960's when I was in high school. My Dad (M.D.) was a heavy cream drinker. He ate butter, real sour cream, and drank heavy cream. He and I had long involved discussions about the nutritional need for fat and particularly animal fat. That was when I learn about high fat, low carb diet used to treat Epilepsy. He learned it from his Dad (M.D.). My 30 year old son is a proponent of the carnivorous approach to ketogenesis.

[@helloiamnotacrazedbuttstab2109]

Autism and the like has been on the rise and I was wondering why. The only thing I could think of that could effect health was the improvement of technology and the increase in unhealthy sugary foods. So, I looked up things about carbs and autism and apparently there’s actually a little bit of information pertaining to it. Some parents would put their children showing autistic symptoms on a low carb or ketogenic diet and sometimes their symptoms would decrease. I couldn’t find anything much about pregnant women who were doing Keto and the effects of their child but apparently a Keto baby’s head starts off bigger compared to a standard diet baby. After a certain time their development evens out, but I have no idea if it effected autism in some way. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I’m nervous because my family has a lot of people with autism, learning disabilities, other brain disorders and I’m trying to see if there’s something I can do to help my child whilst they are in the womb to hopefully prevent any disorders. I’m already of the mindset that I just won’t have babies just in case and let my family line die off lol. But babies are so cute..

[@seemysigns]

Hi! I'm new to Keto and have a quick question about macros. I have been meeting my protein goal, staying under on my carbs, but I've been going over on my fat macro. Will this stall weight loss? I've seen so many mixed opinions. TIA!! Your videos are great!!!

[@breakingthespells2041]

Great point about a human mother's breast milk!

[@movedwe1849]

I’ve gotten an extreme bad stomachache and it’s still hurting! I don’t know if it’s either keto, or me just eating two meals a day