Different Dietary Needs in One House

These two things can work well together. Rely on lean proteins and fresh veggies... You can make 2 different sides if you feel you need to, just serve them for 2 days... You both get a little something of what you want and don't cook anymore than normal because you have leftovers for the next day. Good luck!

One of my favorite easy, easy recipes that fit both needs sized for 2 people...

2 -3 Carrots - I slice mine on a bias because they are prettier.
1 bunch of asparagus - break off bottoms cut into 1 - 1.5 inch pieces.
1 container of snap peas - as is...
1/2 bag (~25-30) medium peeled/ deveined/ cooked shrimp, thawed and drained.
2T of Creole seasoning
1/4t red pepper
Pam cooking spray...

With medium/high heat, heat skillet. Spray hot skillet with Pam. Add carrots. Cook stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes. Add peas in pods. Cook another 3-5 minutes. Pour in shrimp and asparagus. Add seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Cover let steam for 5 minutes. Stir and serve...

Now if you really want to you can serve it over rice, but I eat mine as is...

Go lowish carb and lowish sugar because
1. she needs your support right now
2. it is very good for you too

The best way to get the cholesterol down is through weight loss.

What specifically are you concerned about in your mom's diet?

Limit bread, pasta, pizza, white potatoes, rice, corn
Eat this: eggs, dairy, meats, nuts, fish, beans, chick peas, lentils, peas,
Eat this: fats and oils like butter, olive oil,
Eat lots of this: spinach, kale, romaine, collards, swiss chard, mushrooms, celery and tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, okra, sumer squash, winter squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, green beans, garlic, onions,

Here are some recipes:
http://authoritynutrition.com/7-healthy-low-carb-meals/

My body has always reacted negatively to every ketogenic diet that I've ever tried. They've done wonders for others I know, but my body just can't handle to amount of meat proteins that most of the diets suggest. I've gone on a primarily vegetarian diet with limited meat consumption and more complex carbs - tons of fruits and veggies. It took a lot of experimenting while I was living alone to figure out what worked for my body, but now I'm having to find the balance of my needs with my mother's needs since I've moved back home. The ketogenic diet would probably be great for her though so I'll talk to her about trying to make it work.

My LDL was slightly elevated at a check-up after losing 80 pounds. The fact that it had gone up after losing weight was what concerned my doctors, but it was just a slight elevation so they didn't suggest meds unless it continued to go up. My HDL was very high - probably due to all the freaking avocado and coconut I consume - and triglycerides were normal. My dietary needs at this point are mostly preventative. Hopefully that increase was just a temporary fluke, and I'll drop points as I continue to lose weight.

Mom is my main concern right now.

The Ketogenic diet would be ideal for her. It allows one to forego some temptations for others. I can tell you that, while it is convenient to get protein from meat sources, it is not nearly required. I am a meat eater, and I love bacon, so I eat bacon and ground beef pretty regularly. But that is not the only place to get them.

Eggs provide a GREAT source of protein, vitamins, and fat. Zero carbs in eggs. You can have whey protein shakes with some Unsweetened Almondmilk, and the only carbs will come from the powder. Cheese can go on just about everything, and it is an excellent source of both fat and protein. A good portion of the carbs you are recommended to eat come from greens such as lettuce, spinach, kale, etc. Salted butter and kale in a frying pan are just mmmmm that is one of my favorite dishes. I eat cheese chopped straight off the block. The proportions are ideal. With the greens, you can make salads, and there are a lot of fatty dressing you can use, and then sprinkle some seeds/nuts as a topping. My average salad is about 500-700 calories, depending on how much cheese or sunflower kernels I add in. But be careful of dressings....check the ingredients, because too many companies nowadays use HFCS. There are plenty of non-animal sources of protein, but you would have to ask the edible-flora community about that one. The furthest I travel in that department is what I listed....and avocados. I love avocados.

Ketogenic diets have a lot of saturated fats, but they work hand in hand with it. Blood pressure goes down, and studies are finding that a diet that has a good amount of saturated fats reduce the indicators of risk of heart disease (I don't know about genetic risk, but I can give sources for the former).

May I ask how long you were on those ketogenic diets you speak of? It takes most people about a week or two to adjust, both muscularly and gastrointestinally, as the body switched from searching for glycogen to processing the fat and turning the cells into ketones; it is normal to feel discomfort or sick when starting out. Some people will experience this harsher than others. But how long were you strictly on the diet (with no cheats---those can create disaster for the diet process, and ultimately create failure)?

As for your mom, this diet has been touted by medical professionals to pretty much eliminate diabetes, if it is followed to a T, along with a TON of peripheral medical benefits. She can measure ketones (what the fat cells turn into to be used for energy) right along with her blood sugar, on the same meter! (https://storefront.novacares.com/storefront/specials.html)

everyone loves to push keto but for me it was the most miserable diet ever...

my question is, does SHE want to change her diet? you cant put your mom on a diet. if you cook you can cook for both of you in a low cholesterol low sugar/carb way. but you cant change her if she doesnt want to.

honestly i dont see why it has to be two different issues. everyone can benefit from low cholesterol, whether they have a problem or not so really its only you who doesnt need the diabetic recipes but i am sure they would be good for you too and you can always eat what you want for snacks and such.

keto measures all the carbs except fiber. you can eat all the fiber you want, and can even make that your entire carb count, if possible. If you have 100g carbs in a day, but half of that was due to fiber, then you only ate 50g of carbs that matter (which were from sugar or starch sources).

Fat and protein are pretty variable....you can eat anything between 60-85% fat, with a minimum of 10% protein (as a percentage of total calories, not mass) and still maintain ketosis and muscle mass. On a 2000C per day diet, that is just 50g protein, which amounts to about 8-10 oz meat. Anyone can eat that in one meal. But here is the kicker: most fat sources already have protein in it! Easy as pie to make your quota each day. In 4 weeks doing this, I find it so hard to miss!

Oh, and I did notice: on this diet, I have no gas!!! It is pretty cool. Who doesn't want less gas?

but my body just can't handle to amount of meat proteins that most of the diets suggest.
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How many grams of protein do you consume per day now ? What is your main source of protien ?