August 4, 2018 Meeting Recap

We had 16 Ketonians attend the August 4, 2018 meetup held at Thomson Reuters in Eagan, MN.  This was the first time at this location, thanks to Ro for coordinating the ability to use this space.

Small Talk

We had small talk for a few minutes while people gathered.

Introductions

We each introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent keto success?

Several items were mentioned including making fried chicken breaded with psyllium husk, improved dexa scan results, staying keto while at a social outing with lots of carbage, making fathead pizza for the first time, having more energy during band practice and many more.

Announcements

Next meetups will be:

  • September 8 at Thomson Reuters in Eagan
    (Ro's workplace : 610 Opperman Dr, Eagan, MN 55123)
  • October 6 at a location to be determined.
  • November 3 at a location to be determined.

Picnic updates:

Unfortunately I (John) didn't do any work on the picnic.  If / when / where the picnic will happen is still up in the air.  If you have any thoughts or ideas be sure to post them on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/MinnesotaKetonians/.

Mini Ketofest updates:

We would still like to host a mini Ketofest in Minnesota.  Planning will likely start in September / October with locations and dates to be determined.  Ro will be working on coordinating some of the efforts.  Let her know if you would like to assist!

Treats

John brought Carrie Brown's Peanut butter ice cream with some Keto & Company brownies cut into crouton sized pieces to go on top.

Ro brought some pork loin cooked in an Instant Pot with gravy made using the juices from the pork, konjac flour, coconut milk and spices.

Lynn brought cheese crisps.

Main Topic / Additional Discussion

The main topic was: Ketofest Recap

Five Minnesota Ketonians went to Ketofest in 2018.  It was bigger and better than last year.  Over 60 attendees volunteered to help with various activities over the course of the festival.  It helped us feel like we were part of Ketofest.

Other item mentioned over the course of the meeting:

  • WARNING Whey Protein Isolate raises Insulin (link to study here).  Try to avoid, especially if you are Type 2 Diabetic.
  • The Intensive Dietary Management 36 and 42 hour fasting protocols are the most popular and extremely effective when used consistently.
  • Brenda's Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a great keto option if you are craving bread.
  • Edx.org offers a free online class, Autophogy: Research Behind the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The course is instructed by Nobel Prize winner Yoshinori Ohsumi. Michael is taking the course and finds it very interesting.
  • Fasting - a great movie covering fasting.  Available to watch through Amazon Prime.
  • The Magic Pill - Another great movie about the ketogenic diet.  It is available on Netflix.
  • Eat Rich and Live Long by Ivor Cummins and Jeffry Gerber
  • The Drive - a podcast by Peter Attia that covers health.  Recommended by Lynn.
  • University of Minnesota Coronary Calcium Scan - For $99 you can get a Coronary Calcium Scan.  It may give you some peace of mind if you are worried about your heart health.
  • IDM Program to be published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).  This is the first modern information published about fasting in a peer reviewed journal.  This will help to legitimize fasting in the medical community.  Therapeutic Use of Intermittant Fasting for People with Type II Diabetes as an Alternative to Insulin should be published some time in October.

Next Meetup

  • Date and Location - September 8 at Thomson Reuters in Eagan
                                      (Ro's workplace : 610 Opperman Dr, Eagan, MN 55123)
  • Main Topic - Open
  • 15 minute "My Keto Story" - Brenda (John if Brenda can't make it.)
  • Recipe walk through - Lynn

If I've forgotten anything or if there are any errors or updates necessary please contact MinnesotaKetonians@gmail.com.