[Iolani]

I started IP 6 weeks ago and I am happy with the results. I have been reading about people mixing IP packets and some alternative packets. How does one go on deciding which IP packets to stick with and which ones to get from the alternative ones? Is this done just strictly based on "taste" or other info?

Sorry if this question has been answered previously.

Thanks

[lisa32989]

The alternative thread would have been a good place to ask this.
Personally, I had to cut a BUNCH of IP products when I cut soy/gluten for health reasons so I found other products that would work for me.

[scorbett1103]

Originally Posted by Iolani

I started IP 6 weeks ago and I am happy with the results. I have been reading about people mixing IP packets and some alternative packets. How does one go on deciding which IP packets to stick with and which ones to get from the alternative ones? Is this done just strictly based on "taste" or other info?

Sorry if this question has been answered previously.

Thanks

That's completely up to you. For me, there were a few IP products I really liked and so I kept using them, and bought alternative brand produts to round out what I needed each week. As long as you are choosing alternative products that match IP products nutritionally (and there are guidelines for this posted several times in the Alternatives thread) and following the 1 restricted-2 unrestricted rule, it doesn't matter whether you use IP or alternative products.

[anhager]

Which soy/gluten products did you cut from the IP program? I'm having thyroid issues and wonder if cutting out those products might help....

[lisa32989]

Check this thread

The new (to the US) pudding cups are soy protein/gluten-free, also

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...soy-stuff.html

[anhager]

Lisa,
Thank you so much! Any input on the ADS advantage carb control drinks?

[lisa32989]

Originally Posted by anhager

Lisa,
Thank you so much! Any input on the ADS advantage carb control drinks?

You mean EAS?
Soy.
The Internet will provide you the info you need for ingredients.

[anhager]

Thanks so much!