I have some house guests (family) who will be staying with us for about a week. One of them is a former Weight Watchers counselor, and firmly believes low fat, high carb is THE way…she pretty much only eats cereal, granola, pasta, rice, etc. The other (former medical professional) is obese but walks around bragging about how good his cholesterol is (due to statins). He loves all the keto-friendly foods, but proclaims they are bad…ya know saturated fat and all. So, how can I be a good hostess? I don’t want all that carbage in my house, but that is all they eat. Should I just suck it up and serve the junk, but eat keto for myself? How have you handled?
Non-Keto House Guests
KetoFied
(Jaidann)
#2
I am not sure you are going to have a choice here unfortunately. If this was me, I would give them what they want because that’s what they want BUT I would eat my own food. Whatever is left over when they get ready to leave just goes with them!
carl
(carl)
#3
I would let them eat their food and do their thing. If they ask, share what you know. If they try to push nonsense say “Show me the science and I’ll change my diet.”
Fiorella
#4
I’d prepare meals with choices - served family style. So, platters on the table where you pick what you want. Don’t want the fried bacon for breakfast? Ok, don’t take it. Have the sautéed zucchini instead. Rather have a wheat roll instead of keto almond bread muffin…ok then…go ahead. That way you eat what you want to eat and they eat what they want.
You also teach them a lesson…so, when you are at their house, I would expect they return the favour.
ron-coleman
(I am a Dog (Dog's eat until they burst!))
#5
I would cook 2 lb of bacon at a time and tell then it is your health food and don’t touch! If you have any keto books I would leave them out.
The dudes put together a handy booklet that explains the ketogenic diet in 23 pages–that could be a good reference as well.http://pwop.com/download/TheKetogenicDietInANutshell.pdf
MarkGossage
(bulkbiker)
#6
When family come and I cook they eat what I put on the table or they don’t eat.
When I go to their place I eat what I want of the food they provide and avoid stuff I don’t want to eat. It’s not rocket science… assuming they know you are keto why would they expect anything else?
Maybe that’s why they don’t come to me so often… (no great loss there.!)
Sara_Lamberto
(Sara Lamberto)
#10
I’m going to have to prepare myself with a list b/c one of his favorite phrases is “there’s no science behind that.” Plus, I know keto could help with his cholesterol and prediabetes!
Kyz
#11
We had some guests over for my grandsons birthday party a few weekends ago. It was only one meal, but I made chicken wings (keto), bought pizza (that we ate the toppings only from), and some fruits/veggies. We sent non-keto food home with the others, and I also took that opportunity to clear out the carbs from my pantry and send stuff home with them!
I would start each meal with what YOU want, then maybe add another thing or two on the side for them. Have lots of salads too. Surely a big chef salad would be healthy to them? (And you can doctor it up with the really good stuff.)
If that fails, maybe ejector chairs where they sit?
janknitz
(jketoscribe)
#12
I’d do exactly what I already do for my family. Meals are meat, fish, eggs, full fat dairy, and lots of non-starchy vegetables. I don’t see how they could argue with that…but they will.
I make some carby sides for them (e.g. rice, noodles, potatoes) sometimes (not always). You can also provide some fruit and low fat dairy creamer and some yogurt for them,and a loaf of bread if they want toast in the morning. And maybe one of those infernal cooking sprays because they wouldn’t dare touch real fat.
Everyone will be so busy playing the “holier than thou” game that nobody will miss the carby junk food they surely live on at home, and you don’t have to buy cereal or pop tarts.
Let them make their own breakfasts–if they want egg white omelets make sure they save the yolks for you!
When you make your delicious, voluptuous chicken thighs, toss a dried out old skinless breast in the pan for them. Leave the sauce on the side for them to choose to use it or not.
Make a salad and let each person put dressing on their own portion–you can put out vinegar and lemon slices out if they don’t want your full fat dressing.
Bet they’ll still eat dessert. Make a nice keto dessert but don’t tell them it’s keto unless they ask. They probably won’t.
It doesn’t have to be difficult.
When I’m a houseguest in someone else’s home, I bring my own pre-made breakfast cereal (made of coconut, seeds and nuts) and fixings for coffee (coconut oil and coconut milk). We are generally out and about at lunch time, and I offer to pay for dinner out at the restaurant of their choice since I can almost always find something to eat. This way nobody feels that they have to cater to me, and generally my hosts try to choose restaurants that will work for me, too. A friend said I was her easiest houseguest EVER! It would be nice if our houseguests did the same!
Kyz
#13
I’m actually leaving on a trip today, but I’m staying with my parents. Who are very on board with how I’m eating. My mom, who is diabetic, has started eating keto since I started talking to her about it. Good luck with your house guests! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
MiKetoAF
(Mike W.)
#15
Just start with a nice salad of greens. Let them add their vinaigrette and some celery, while you add crumbled bacon, chunks of cheese, avocado, hard boiled eggs, and a nice fatty ranch by the giant spoonful. Yum!
Mare
#16
For me, the issue is one of hospitality. If I invite houseguests, I want to be welcoming. I always ask them what they prefer for breakfast. Because of my physical limitations, I take them out for other meals (I pay), so that what they eat is up to them, and I eat as I always do.
Personally, I don’t get upset when they ask for cereal, etc. for breakfast. My guests are adults and entitled to eat what they prefer.
anonymous78
(anonymous78)
#17
Over the past couple of years being keto and dealing with various social situations with various people, I have become comfortable eating keto while others eat what they choose to eat. How we look after our bodies is a very personal matter. I am able now to leave it as that. Hope all goes well with your guests.