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Proti-thin chocolate shake, ProtiDiet chicken noodle soup, berry smoothie and Proti-thin barbecue chips on a counter

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Protein-sparing modified fast (PSMF): what it is, how IPA fits

on Sep 30 2026
What a protein-sparing modified fast is, why it's done with supervision, and how IPA foods relate to it.
Proti-thin vanilla shake, dark chocolate pudding, ProtiDiet chicken noodle soup and a ProCare multivitamin bottle

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IPA diet after bariatric surgery: where IPA foods can fit

on Sep 30 2026
Your surgical team sets the stages and the protein goal. Here's where IPA foods can fit inside that plan.
Caramel cocoa bar, Proti-thin gelatin, ProtiDiet chicken noodle soup, custard toffee pudding and Proti-thin lemon drink

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IPA restricted vs unrestricted foods: how to check a label

on Sep 30 2026
Two tiers, one label check: see what makes an IPA food unrestricted or restricted, with two real products checked.
Proti-thin barbecue chips, berry smoothie, ProtiDiet chicken noodle soup, double berry bar and Soma-Vit bottle on a counter

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What to eat on an IPA plan, phase by phase

on Sep 30 2026
What each IPA phase focuses on, how we sort IPA foods by label, and why your provider's plan comes first.