I got a call today to go on LID and off my Cytomel. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. Sweet!!!!!!! I have found things like frozen peas (love them on my salads and just with rice as a side) that have 0 sodium and then some that have as much as 200 mg per serving for just plain peas..no sauce or anything! Am I missing something with Trader Joes? It tastes pretty good too! * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Rice Iodine occurs naturally in rice. Best wishes!! I was shopping for bread in Trader Joes, and one of their employees offered to call and see which ones were low iodine. Thank you for your email. What a great site! Look for the "Where to Buy button" in the upper middle part of their web page. Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says 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. Just check the labels. I am so happy that I found this site! This blog was a time and life saver!! 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. Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. Make sure you read labels. Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. My iodine level didn't drop enough when checked via blood work. To clarify, someone posted that they contacted TJ's and the response they received indicated that the foods with the Trader Joe's label use iodine-free salt in those products with salt. Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. Jun 14, 2021 @ 19:06:44. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. Thank you!!!!! Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. 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. Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. The Smart Balance with Olive Oil should be fine for the low iodine diet. Missy Sutherland Cadwell Oreos Oreos are vegan and as long as they are a flavor that doesnt contain prohibited ingredients, they are acceptable for LID. Can anyone help? -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. ? Anyone know? Thank you so much! I think I will deserve comfort. t" and several Thyca Inspire folks have talked to the manufacturer who state the salt is iodine-free. The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. We wonder why we're all taking pills for out blood pressure when two slices of bread can have half a days sodium serving before we even put anything on it!!!! I hope all goes well with your RAI and you get the best results possible. I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary diet. Its great on oatmeal. Seeing it all written out helps me to think about everything that I can have on a low iodine diet instead of what I cannot have. Cyndi, recipesforsustenance Bridget Thompson This is day 3 of my LID and I'm not gonna liethis is tough! Here is the link to my original post https://www.inspire.com/groups/thyca-thyroid-cancer-survivors-association/discussion/no-iodized-salt-in-trader-joes-brand-products/. and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. They are also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. recipesforsustenance contain no added salt. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. Best wishes! Purchased at Whole Foods. I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. Thank you for these great ideas. You are so welcome! 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. Best wishes! I'm starting my LiD today and I spend some time in Trader aloes looking for Iodine free foods. I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). Looked forever for a bar of chocolateThis was it! ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. You are so welcome! Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free! It is best if rice is limited on LID. Just click on the link! Better to be safe than sorry :) I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. Im confused about butter. recipesforsustenance I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. You can microwave them for a quick meal. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. I just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. Of course, you should follow the directions for LID your doctor gave you. An airbed does not seem comfortable. Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. recipesforsustenance recipesforsustenance You are so welcome! Mar 20, 2022 @ 17:36:41, Im sorry you are having to have a second dose of RAI. I've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. Best wishes! If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. Unfortunately we have limited to almost nothing here in the Philippines when it comes to LID diet ingredients 6 weeks prior to scan is a real struggle , recipesforsustenance Second thank you, thank you and thank you for all of your research and phone calls. And, I'm taking the advice the radiologist gave me--"Don't freak out if you accidentally have something with iodine in it". I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. Dole Fruit Squish'ems! I started today on LID and I must say quite confusing. That's right- we're from the south! These TJ spreads do not contain any. Thank you in advance!! Thank you for this awesome list! My MD got a urine iodine on me and it was well under what she wanted it to be! Zero sodium- make sure they are "old fashioned" and not INSTANT! Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. Thank you for this! I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. My wife and I are heading to Trader Joe's tomorrow and I am taking suggestions on what I just have get. Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. I went to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and was able to find a bunch of great stuff that is really LID friendly. The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. It does get easier each time. I went over to the Nutrisystem site and looked at ingredient lists for several foods they sell and they were full of non-allowed ingredients (like sea salt, dairy, soy). I've noticed I've been jittery and feeling anxious today My hearts feels like its racing and I'm a bit short of breath at times.not sure of its what I'm eating/not eating or my meds. Oct 01, 2021 @ 20:23:05, First, I am sorry that your Thyroid Caner brought you to this point. Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:23:56, You are so welcome! Have thyroid cancer and gonna have to have treatment and do this diet, recipesforsustenance We got a call this morning and I am happy to say grandma is doing great all things considered! undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. I did, however, find a NO SALT sprouted multi grain bread made by Alvarado Street Bakery in the freezer at my Boney's market. The ingredients listed are only rice and water. Non-Dairy Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. can anyone tell me what products are sold at Trader Joes that are allowed on the LID? Im assuming it was good since you posted all of these items. Do you know of any other cheese substitutes? I've been determined to find good stuff to eat on this irritating LID diet. Or should I stick to veg only or organic chicken? The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops, Download our free Low-Iodine Cookbook (PDF), Rally for Research and Thyroid Cancer Research Grants. Their fresh ciabatta bread, too. Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. After we ate lunch and visited a bit, we all walked outside for a smoke break and to keep from being so stiff just sitting and waiting. Mar 27, 2021 @ 15:54:08, The first time I did LID was so hard. It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. This sure helped! Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. Doing RAI at home. Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. I am so glad I found your blog. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? 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. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. 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. Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. 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! This product does contain sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). I have spent countless hours researching what I can and cannot eat on LID and I have never read that enriched flour is on the do not eat list. What an arduous task to deal with while also dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and insurance stuff..I just keep looking until 1/28 when I will be done with the after RAI WBS and on to living until the next US in March. 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. I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. Have one who knows what he is talking about now so all will be good, recipesforsustenance -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats Zero sodium/zero sugar. Coconut milk can be used in Indian or Thai curries or soups. Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. By calling the consumer hotlines for the products or by messaging the company on Facebook, I was able to confirm the products do not contain iodized salt and that expanded what I was able to eat. 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. No lactose, no salt. This helps me hugely since I went vegan this year! I was considering wearing the same old jamas the entire time and throwing them awaybut then wondered if I shower often will this not be helpful? Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! 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. If they are, which ones? thanks for this super helpful Im so happy I have more options not having time and not knowing how to cook makes it difficult this is my second time doing the lid diet Im on day 2 =) missing coffee oatmeal and reg eggs and mayonnaise manly lol =) and the fact that I cant go out i have to cook all but hey I did it once I will do it again =), recipesforsustenance I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? I had one for a snack on day 4 :) 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. Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Plan to use this seasoning after the LID! Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! Best wishes to you, as well. yes, iodine is naturally occurring in sea salt. Jan 16, 2023 @ 20:14:36. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. Is that for fresh as they may have dye? They have a list of safe foods. I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. As always, read ingredient lists. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? Plus both stores have an excellent selection of fresh fruits, veggies and meats. Im so glad you found my blog helpful! I know she is not out of the woods yet, but I know she is on her road to recovery :) I also asked her docs yesterday about taking extra precautions after my RAI if I should take a few extra days staying away from grandma since she just had this surgery but they assured me that after my 7 days of isolation I would pose no risk to grandma anymore than I would any other non-pregnant adult! On my way for my second dose of RAI (higher dose). Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese Style Spread a vegan, soy-free cream cheese alternative that does not contain iodized salt. I almost bought them but I never seen it anywhere that anyone on a LID diet bought these products. Youve made it so easy. I discovered that a LID will cause the leisions you go away. Will be using after the LID. thanks is iodine bad for us survivors? and gluten free flours and I see that only basmati rice is LID compliant, and the manufacturers don't usually list the type of rice they use in the GF products. SomI picked up a load of sandwich bread there that did not include "sea salt" but now I'm concerned it may use Iodine Conditioners. Are you sure you want to block this member? Zero sodium/zero sugar. You are so welcome! I am staying between 75-96 consistently since I started the LID! -Trader Joe's Unsulphured dried mangos and pineapple No whammies! Thank you so much for doing the homework on so much of this. I dug out my back pack and started filling it up with things I thought I would need for a long day in Seattle! Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. http://cookieandkate.com Rice is a good source of energy, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate, and vitamin E. I loved the no salt chips and salsa. I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. I emailed customer service and they wrote back that they contain salt which I knew, but they do not know if theres iodine in them. How did you find out that these products were LID safe? http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. I cant image. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. Did you contact the sellers to make sure of the type of salt they used? Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) 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). Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. Try not to worry about messing up. It is very hard to find foods that are okay on LID. Zero sodium; 40 calories/serving. By researching which type of salt food companies use allowed me to add a lot more products to my LID diet the next time I did it. I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. I loved their unsalted tortilla chips, and the unsalted nuts at TJ's were the best!! I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! made by Dole and some cashew and almond bars. Thank goodness. They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. In fact, cup of cooked brown rice only has 1mcg. Uncle Ben's 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. Thank you so much for posting this!!! Kosher * Corn tortillas I was up the entire night before, couldn't get comfortable, couldn't sleep and well my anxiety was a bit elevated worrying about grandma! -Enjoy life semi-sweet mini chips (dairy, nut, & soy free) I am starting to hear canola oil may not be as good as we think. Thank you for the list. Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. 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 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! Aug 25, 2018 @ 13:15:21. I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. Feel crappy AND not eat comfort foods? I have never heard of that condition, but its so interesting that low iodine diet helps. I've found a few products, through the help of this website and through scouring the shelves of grocery stores, that have made cooking and eating while on the LID diet a bit easier. I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. I will need my coffee when I start LID it is my One guilty Pleasure, and with dealing with cancer, RAI and everything else, this is one thing I want to enjoy. 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.

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