[dread78645]

But Ithink diet is very personal each one of us need to eat what works for us considering indvidual needs.

Without a doubt.

I know I use to stock up on the pasta, Coke, Tums, and Excedrin on my weekly shopping trips. After starting Atkins in '98 I don't buy (or need to buy) any of them anymore.

Just my experience. YMMV

[oceanperch]

I don't take anything for tummy anymore either veggies, fish and New York steaks. Two Years.

Been soda free and more water for over six months now.

However I do eat what I want once a week at the local Steak house including soda with my meal.

No processed food is the biggie and if I do buy pre made tomato paste or such I don't buy anything with the word SPices in the ing. list.

Rare occasions I use Mylanta associated with my fall/winter urge for spaghetti.

And I have to eat at normal intervals no more of this 12hr no food stuff.