Food
Food/Product Questions related to the IP Protocol
- Can I be on the Protocol if I'm a vegetarian?
- Can I eat only unlimited vegetables as my 4 cups per day?
- Can I split the whole protein throughout the day?
- How is the Ideal Salt different from my regular salt?
- How many "extras" can I have beside the foods listed on the phase sheets?
- What is defined as regular milk?
- Why is there so much sodium (salt) in your soups?
- Where do I find recipes?
- Why does it says "(beef)" in the ingredient list of some IP product when there is apparently no meat ingredients ?
- Is there any issue with a dieter wanting to split up their store-bought protein (i.e. fish, chicken, etc.) and have 1/2 (3-4 oz) at both lunch and dinner (in their salad), along with an Ideal Protein drink?
- Is the sugar-free wine allowed on the Protocol?
- Is the gum Xylitol (only available at health food stores) permitted?
- Are the Edamame soy beans permitted on the Protocol?
- Is tofu allowed on the diet?
- Can dieters eat “sugar-free” candy only containing sugar alcohol?
- Can I have sparkling water?
- Can I use Shirataki noodles as a pasta alternative?
- Do I have to eat all 4 cups of vegetables every day?
- Does popcorn count as a vegetable?
- Why do some products use Sucralose as the sweetener?
- Why isn't diet soda recommended?
- Can I have more than 4 cups of veggies per day?
- Can I add creamer to my coffee?
- Are water flavorings permitted?
- What products contain collagen protein?
- Why can I only have salmon once a week?
- Why can't I have cooked onions?
- What are the leanest cuts of meat?
- Why can't I have nuts and seeds?
- How important is that evening protein packet?