This post includes a summary of a study published in Epilepsia Volume: 44 Issue: 6 Pages: 847-851 JUN 2003 and a recipe for hot beef satays.
Study title and authors:
The ketogenic diet: Adolescents can do it, too
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Author(s): Mady MA, Kossoff EH, McGregor AL, Wheless JW, Pyzik PL, Freeman JM
Johns Hopkins Med Inst, Dept Neurol, Pediat Epilepsy Ctr, Baltimore, MD 21205 USAUniv Texas, Texas Comprehens Epilepsy Program, Houston, TX USA
This study can be accessed at: http://cel.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?product=CEL&action=retrieve&SrcApp=Highwire&UT=000183840300015&SID=R2Bpc8kEOGgH9GKB324&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=Highwire&mode=FullRecord&customersID=Highwire
The study reported that the ketogenic diet is an effective treatment for adolescents with epilepsy.
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Recipe of the day
Hot Beef Satays
Ingredients:
450g/1lb beef sirloin, rump or topside steaks, cut into 2.5cm/1inch cubes
For the Marinade:
30ml/2tbsp coconut milk
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1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely crushed
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
1 large handful freshly chopped coriander
Extra coriander leaves and finely chopped red chilli, to garnish
Method:
1.Prepare the marinade ingredients in a large shallow bowl.
2.Thread equal amounts of the beef cubes onto 4 short metal or wooden skewers, place into the marinade and coat the beef cubes. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
3.Cook the steaks according to preference on a preheated grill or barbecue, turning once.
4.Serve the satays scattered with extra coriander leaves and chopped red chilli.