Purchased at Whole Foods. Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. Zero% sodium; 160 cal./serving; gluten free. I'm a 29-year old vegetarian living in DC, diagnosed with stage I papillary carcinoma a few months ago, and on week 1 of the LID diet. I have been dreading this low iodine diet and no hormones for weeks and now it's here - and I know it's going to hard. I hope RAI went well and you are recovering well. No Granola I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. Hi Suzi, We do not used iodized salt in our Thai Kitchen or Simply Asia products. Better to be safe than sorry :) undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Ingredients list 10 mg of sodium. Rice is also very low in iodine. I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. This list is amazing!! I hope everything is going well for you. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:21:30. Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! My husband is on LID for the first time, and youve helped tremendously! most companies respond very quickly. Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. Thank you so much- I know Im a bit late to the party but I have hyperthyroidism and I am low iodine for my RAIU test next week! Lid and Trader Joes - Thyroid cancer - Inspire Delicious with the Elmhurst Milked Cashews. Did you contact the sellers to make sure of the type of salt they used? Best of luck to you! My experience with thyroid cancer with emphasis on Low-Iodine Diet recipes and menus. I ended up taking a lot with me, but I had no idea how long we would be there so I planned out so I would be covered until late last night :) I packed banana chips, apple chips, unsalted tortilla chips from Trader Joe's, fresh strawberries, "cuties", unsalted sunflower seeds, hard candies, Kosher salt (non iodized of course) in my salt grinder, my pepper grinder, garlic powder, lime juice and a couple other seasonings, an avocado to make guacamole, a knife so I could cut my avocado and bottled waters :) Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:23:56, You are so welcome! Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. I was miserable and hungry. Its great on everything . Im sorry you have thyroid cancer. This whole process is hard because no one around me quite gets it and I sometimes feel guilty for being down about what I'm going through. Its a brand new bed bought at christmasIt has a water proof bed lineris it safe or should I sleep on an airbed? Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. Plus, frito-lay posts it on their website in FAQs that they do not use iodized salt. Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. I start mine in three weeks and need to have some convenience items to have in the car - I have two children and with activities every night it is not possible to make things in the cookbook everyday. I used Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites to make omelettes, migas, and scrambled egg whites. Tips for Less Stressful LID Food Preparation: **Always consult with your medical treatment team and follow their current food list during your LID**, Some blog readers reported their physicians told them to avoid beets during the LID- These chips contain mostly sweet potatos with some beet chips- if you have been advised to avoid beets- simply pick out the beet chips and save for another family member. It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. I have Celiac Dermititis Herpetiformis which iodine acts as an irritant. Now I see that Strawberry is a no-no! Regular, Double Stuff, Golden Oreos are all great little pick-me-ups. It was great to have on hand to make soups. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. There are also a lot of ingredients in their foods that I dont know what they are. Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. "low sodium"; Zero sodium; I added kosher salt to the jar. Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. Best price is at Wal-Mart. Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. Smithfield Bacon This bacon does not contain iodized salt. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. They are quite filling and tasty :) - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) Used when making crock pot beef roast. Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. , recipesforsustenance Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. Anyone know? I am so glad I found this. Grandma was suppose to be in surgery at 9am, but because she had received blood a few weeks ago for a gastrointestinal bleed, they had to re-type and cross her blood before surgery. I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. Last blood work my TSH was .14.what does that mean? : ), thank you ,thank you, my best wishes for you, recipesforsustenance Thank you! Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Dole Fruit Squish'ems! Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. Does anyone know what it is? -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) Organic Bragg's Hawaiian fat free apple cider and tropical fruits with ginger dressing. 365 Brand Cashew Butter This is a delicious nut butter from Whole Foods. *Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread - totally free of salt, dairy, and soy - is heavy and dense but, call things considere, taste pretty good - plus it is nice for those of us w/o bread machines! Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. I mean you can eat a lot on LID if you cook everything from scratch but when youre sooo tired thats hard to do so this helps so much! You can ask questions and even post pics of food products for confirmation if they are allowed on the diet. She got the intubation tube out last night and came off the breathing machine!!! Her cardiac team came in before hand several times to go over the surgery with all of us there (grandma, grandpa, mom, me and a family friend) and told us to expect her to be in surgery at least 3 hours but anywhere from 3-4 to be on the safe side. Or should I stick to veg only or organic chicken? There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. Yes, Tostitos brand items are okay to eat on LID (as long as they do not contain any forbidden ingredients) Tostitos and Frito-Lays brand products do not contain iodized salt. I start my LID tomorrow. I followed the guidelines from thyca.org (http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf). She was only in surgery about 2 hours maybe less!!! http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. I might have a shrimp cocktail followed by a maine lobster before I start on dessert though..GRIIIINNNNN..Have a great one good people! I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. Hope your LID went well. recipesforsustenance I found on another site that the chicken chile verde burritos were safe for LID, but looking at the ingredients, it has enriched flour and I thought that was on the do not eat list. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. These last two are "finds" for the LID list :) Fed ex 2nd day (wonder what that would cost?) Things are going to be okay. https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. They have Unsalted, Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips and they are amazing, just not salty. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. So I made a trail mix for my snack kashi cereal pinapple chips dried fruit and dark chocolate chips and almonds .. are dark chocolate chips ok they have no milk or salt I got them at trader joes and does any one know about coconut milk in a can can I use that in my coffee. Based on what I have read, there is a lot of information available about LID diets, but quite a bit of information that my doctor did not address with me, and some conflicting information. Make sure you read labels. Anyone have Amy other easy tips? Zero sodium/zero sugar. My isolation was a great little vacation from real life. Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. Bottom line is Trader Joes Brand (products that they manufacture themselves) products use non-iodized salt. Zero sodium/zero sugar. Zero sodium.while it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! Coconut milk can also be used to make a non-dairy whipped cream. Coconut milk can also be used as a coffee creamer in a pinch. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. As long as it does not contain dairy or other banned ingredients, chocolate is fine for LID. We then walked around a bit so he could get some air, breath a bit and then we all headed back up to the cardiac surgery waiting room. If a company changes their recipe, they have to list the new ingredient on the label. No sodium; no milk products. I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! On my third round of LID, I found a wonderful resource, http://lidlifecommunity.org. We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. I have also enjoyed their fire roasted no salt salsa. I have never heard of that condition, but its so interesting that low iodine diet helps. THANKS SO MUCH!!!! It many not be a ton of food but it was nice for me to find a handful of things that I could eat/snack on. Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. So, if it says salt as an ingredient, it is LID safe (of course you'll still need to look at the other ingredients in the product to see if they are LID safe). I dont like to cook so a lot of these will be perfect for me. Zero % sodium. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. I am so glad you are finding my blog helpful! They have two other flavors, Vanilla and Hazelnut. Good luck to you! They will also specify if they use sea salt instead of non-iodized salt, so you can avoid those products! Coconut Milk great for making curries (both Thai and Indian). As long as you read labels and know what ingredients are not allowed, you are good. From clothing to flowers to wine, you can purchase just about anything Fair Trade.Notable brands like Athletica, Patagonia, Kashi Foods, Honest Tea, and select products from Whole Foods, Aldi, Trader Joe's, General Mills, and Kroger have joined the Fair Trade movement. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. I have had my surgeries and find out on Tuesday about treatment, but am sure I will have scanThanks again. Also, grom what I learned and researched, LID can/does make a difference. I hope all goes well. No idea if it will be good but I'm excited to try it I do have Trader Joe's close, if anyone has a list they would like to share I am willing to take all the help offered. These TJ spreads do not contain any. Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar I am ok, just extremely sore from that! Time and time again I was told that they did not use iodized salt and if they did it would be listed as iodized salt in the ingredients list. Second thank you, thank you and thank you for all of your research and phone calls. Flowers. Also, it MUST be the "Soy Free" variety." Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. I start my LID tomorrow, and am now reading about distilled water. -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. I have been going out of my mind trying to find something to eat. Low Sodium Thank goodness. The ingredients of the mozzarella style shreds I posted are: Filtered water, tapioca flour, expeller pressed non-GMO canola and/or safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, vegan natural flavours, inactive yeast, vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid (vegan, for flavour), titanium dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral) per their website. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. Sincerely, Cyndi, recipesforsustenance My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. Customer Relations SO good that I'm planning to continue with these products and a few others found at other stores such as: Daiya brand cheese shreds, Kirkland's Dark Chocolate Super Fruits (at Costco) and a product called Just Mayo. Ok - seriously, I have hunted high and low for "Rich's coffee creamer - non dairy" and no where in Boise Idaho can I find it. They are till cheaper on a lot of things but they have also had to raise their prices because of the catastrophes going on in the USA in recent years (floods, droughts, bird flu, etc.). Here is a quick run down of the items so that if any one is near these stores they can run out and get this stuff too! Here are some of the fruits you can eat on LID: Bananas, apples, kiwi, peaches, pears, all berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc), pineapples, mangoes, cherries (not Maraschino cherries, though because of the red food dye), all citrus (oranges, lemons, grapefruit, limes, mandarin oranges, clemantines, tangerines, etc), grapes, pomegranates, figs, papaya, avocados, plums, persimmons, and melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, etc). I cannot determine if I should or should not include Nutrisystem foods during LID.. It is best if rice is limited on LID. It doesnt taste half bad. Look for the "Where to Buy button" in the upper middle part of their web page. It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! I went to that website its amazing!!! There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. I hope you will find some of the meal ideas on this blog helpful. Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. When possible, I have added photos of our meals, pictures of food ingredients and links to recipes. Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. Conr tortillas were good with their ground turkey. She was able to get me fresh veggies. * Can't seem to find the Rich's coffee Richand noticed there is soy in coffee mate. Of course, you should follow the directions for LID your doctor gave you. Anyway, I was looking for suggestions on how to stay healthy and happy during this time like vitamin supplements or drinking lots of water or exercising lightly? * And I can't seem to find no salt margarine. Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. I was told that ConAgra Foods does not use iodized salt in their products and if they did, it would be labeled as iodized salt in the ingredients list. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. I guess I am a little frustrated as it seems that no matter what I want to eat, there is some list somewhere that says NO! I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. Can radiation seep through plastic? There are many ways to consume iodine unknowingly. At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? One day I had to eat breakfast outa fresh egg white omelette with veggies. Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? No red dyes. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I have smart balance with olive oil that I eat when Im not on an LID diet but cant tell if this is ok to eat during the diet. I am so glad my blog has been helpful to yall! I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). Glad to see Publix brands too! Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. So yesterday went shopping at 2 great (albeit pricey and sometimes hard to find) grocery stores and boy, I did good. Yes, I need to see the big picture and not focus on the bad, but that's easy for them to say! Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. Is trader joe's fair trade? It seems to good to be true. Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. I figured I married him for better or worse, at least we can do this part of the journey together. They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet Bridget Thompson You can have pasta and LID-safe bread (dough conditioners found in commercial breads contains iodine), so I am pretty certain enriched flour is not a problem. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . This blog chronicles the cooking adventures of preparing and eating a low iodine diet in preparation for radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy for treatment of follicular variant papillary thyroid cancer. The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. Ha ha! traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet, Papillary and follicular thyroid cancer (differentiated), Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2), Mental challenges of living with thyroid cancer, ThyCa fundraising and thyroid cancer research grants. Trader Joes Unsulfured Dried Apricots I used these dried apricots in a nut and dried fruit snack mix that contained unsalted almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, raisins, and dried apricots. Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Coconut Milk Creamer (Sweet Creme) One of the few non-dairy coffee creamers I have found that is vegan and does not contain seaweed products or sea salt. This morning the drainage tube came out which means they got all the fluid out of her lung (reducing the risk for pneumonia) and she was sitting up and eating cheerios! Im glad I found this site. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. Calling and speaking with the Nuclear Safety Officer at my hospital helped alleviate many of my fears. I hope all goes well for your husband. That's right- we're from the south! I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! i that what is thyca patients should do? Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! Thank you for this! Best wishes! Apple Cranberry juice. Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. David Sunflower Seeds These are a great salty snack. I got it in writing from Trader Joe's, the link to thread where I post the response I got back from Trader Joes is above. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. Is it really helpful to place plastic around computers and phones. HI!!! Noord-Holland, English North Holland, coastal provincie (province), northwestern Netherlands. The only downside is that the products are a bit pricey. I left for Seattle around 6am and finally got home around 8pm last night! Did the LID last year before my RAI, now preparing for WBS and Thyrogen. Peter Pan 100% Natural Peanut Butter I called the consumer information number on the package (1-800-222-7370) and inquired about the salt in the product. Vegetables lots and lots of fresh vegetables. IBS/Crohn's LID considerations- slideshow video, The Low Iodine Diet, Tips, Ideas & Recipes, My LID Pinterest Board- info resources/food/snack/product ideas, Low Iodine Free Cookbook- 100+ pages of recipes- PDF, LID Recipe Book- from Thyroid Cancer Canada, Thyroid Cancer Basics- 56 page PDF overview from ThyCa, Check Your Neck- Free Low Iodine Cookbook, Dr. Oz short video "How to Test Your Thyroid", Thyroid Cancer Survivors Assn.- Excellent Resouce. Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Rice - Iodine occurs naturally in rice. Courtney :). I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. Our first 21 days on the diet we pretty much followed the diet from the thyca cookbook and it was so hard. 20 Types of Low Iodine Foods and Why You Need a Low Iodine Diet Oscar Mayer brand bacon is LID-safe too. It is best if rice is limited on LID. I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. You can do it, though! and what about chicken or vegetable stock..is there a company that is LID safe? * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist Drain and put the squash into a bowl. Best wishes! I hope all goes well for him. Stick to the guidelines and you should be fine. Thanks in advance, I loved their unsalted tortilla chips, and the unsalted nuts at TJ's were the best!! I got a call today to go on LID and off my Cytomel. I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Basmati it is said that basmati rice is the best rice for LID because it has a lower amount of naturally occurring iodine. Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. It comprises a peninsula surrounded by the North Sea (west), the Waddenzee (north), and the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel; east). I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. Beef flavor bouillon. I also ate a lot of their hummus, peanut filled pretzels, PB&J sandwiches with their bread and organic carrot juice (it's worth a try!). Im scheduled for a Scan as well! Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. I just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! I found it thru someone on here. * Unsalted tortilla chips If I wasn't as strict with the LID (starting it sooner and eliminating as much iodine as possible) then my RAI treatment would have been delayed even longer. Its great on oatmeal. Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! The beddo I wash the sheets, throw them awaywhat? Many thanks, recipesforsustenance Hello all real quick question. Im so glad you found the site useful. They were a bit pricey for the quantity, so dried beans are always a good option (but they take forever to cook!) Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. However, you are right about the hummus several have sea salt! Im so sorry your son is going through this. Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. I also used an awesome resource, LID Life Community (www.lidlifecommunity.org). Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? I wish you the best of health in the future. They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Not to burst anyone's bubble-but my docs said not to use/trust any product that companies say they use non-iodized salt-unless they can put it in writing! I had to read the ingredients on the hummus though.some of them listed Sea Salt and some listed just salt.both were Trader Joe brand, So you really need to read the labels carefully. They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants.
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