Ha ha! 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 plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. Our first 21 days on the diet we pretty much followed the diet from the thyca cookbook and it was so hard. THANKS SO MUCH!!!! I know it's a low iodine dietso I am hoping with moderationI'm good. 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/. Milan says, "It's such a nice treat to start off a new weekand they're usually always under $7!" ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Best of luck to you! Just check the labels. Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. But I don't want to put my spouse at risk when he returns to the room. HI!!! Our whole foods isn't open yet and may not be open til late fall 2012 and no Trader Joes here either. I am so glad my blog has been helpful to yall! Best wishes! Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. any tomato sauce already prepared we can use? Hope your LID went well. A reading of the labels of the stuff listed showed no salt, no dairy and no soy (the big "3" to avoid in my opinion). I am a mediocre cook at best so making my own foods for the next 2 weeks is going to be rough. 20 Types of Low Iodine Foods and Why You Need a Low Iodine Diet I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. Glad to see Publix brands too! They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. It does get easier each time. I start my LID tomorrow, and am now reading about distilled water. The ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. Youve made it so easy. Ending week two of my second round with LID. Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. I bought mom and grandpa coffee, mom and I a vitamin water (since I drank all that I had brought) and grandpa a gatorade :) I had planned on making guacamole for lunch, but the avocado was over ripe and was about guacamole when I cut it open so it got pitched and I ended up buying some lunch! I love Trader Joe's! -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) Thank you for these great ideas. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. Kens Steakhouse Zesty Italian dressing this dressing is great to have on hand for salads (and to use as a marinade). Frozen Hash Browns. 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 was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. Aug 25, 2018 @ 13:15:21. I have tried to call and email them but did not get a response. Is that good? Hi everyone!! I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats Also, grom what I learned and researched, LID can/does make a difference. icanbreath. What are the chances? I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). I know there was a cream that was nondairy and LID safe, for coffee, in the freezer section in whole foods but I don't remember the name. Do you know of any other cheese substitutes? Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says Trader Joes Tabbouleh has no iodine BTW and it is VERY GOOD if you like Tabbouleh. - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) Coconut Milk great for making curries (both Thai and Indian). Thank you so much! No Sulfur Dioxide It doesnt taste half bad. No Corn Syrup So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. In fact, cup of cooked brown rice only has 1mcg. recipesforsustenance 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. Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. what an eye opener this has been. Can anyone help? I have been to Whole foods, and Wal-mart, on my way to Trader Joes to see if they have any there. What worked for you? They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. Thanks, Kareylynn. These TJ spreads do not contain any. Here is a sample of vegetables you can eat: asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, radishes, lettuce, celery, bell peppers, kale, chiles (jalapenos, serranos, habaneros, poblano, New Mexican, Anaheim, cubanelles, Hatch, etc), tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes (skin must be removed), turnips, turnip greens, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, spinach, eggplant, mustard greens, squash (zucchini, yellow squash, Hubbard, spaghetti squash, acorn, pumpkin, butternut, etc), Brussels sprouts, green beans, collards, parsnips, okra, Swiss chard, rutabaga, jicama, kohlrabi, snow peas, rapini, bok choy, beets, corn, tomatillos, etc, Thank you so much for this posting, and all the work you did! As always, read labels before buying product. when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) Filled with seasoned ground beef, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and salsa, tacos make for a quick and easy meal. 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. Today was my first day and I was feeling SO overwhelmed. I did, however, find a NO SALT sprouted multi grain bread made by Alvarado Street Bakery in the freezer at my Boney's market. Best wishes! Are you sure you want to block this member? * Corn tortillas Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. recipesforsustenance My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. Find other members in this community to connect with. recipesforsustenance 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 have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. 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. My dr told me I have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid, has goitre, lose weight etc) and she told me i should take *more* iodine rich food. A few other bonuses are that a lot of this stuff is gluten free and organic. We get home and at my moms/grandparents I needed to fill my mom's pill box for the week so she could take her pills. Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. I have read so many things about LID - I thought I read that there is a bread, peanut butter, chips and a salsa that are all allowed on the diet. I called the manufacturer and they gave me distributors in Boise to call and none of them have it. Organic Bragg's Hawaiian fat free apple cider and tropical fruits with ginger dressing. I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . So I cut up the hamburger patty, lettuce, tomato and onions and seasoned it all with the stuff I brought with me and made it into somewhat of a taco salad with my unsalted chips! Im sorry you have thyroid cancer. Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. The Tuscan Pane does not contain sea salt. Thanks all ! I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. Can anyone confirm.. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. 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. I hope all goes well for your husband. After that grandpa wanted another smoke so we walked out so he could have a smoke and get that "load" off his chest so to speak :) He walked with us up to the valet service and waited until the car was brought up. *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! -Enjoy life semi-sweet mini chips (dairy, nut, & soy free) The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . (LogOut/ The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. I'm starting my LID on Thursday the 21st. I got some ground beef at Trader Joe's this past weekend just to eat. I will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :) Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free! Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. Plan to use this seasoning after the LID! It is best if rice is limited on LID. I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). Yay! , recipesforsustenance Purchased at Fresh Market. I might have a shrimp cocktail followed by a maine lobster before I start on dessert though..GRIIIINNNNN..Have a great one good people! After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative This yogurt is delicious! Now I see that Strawberry is a no-no! So for dinner tonight I am having a modified taco salad with proper seasoning minus the sour cream and cheese and with my Trader Joe's unsalted chips!!! I have been making my own bread but like knowing I have this in the freezer. They never tested my iodine before RAI (therapeutic or testing doses). I contacted Thai Kitchen via their Facebook page to ask if they use iodized salt in their products and got this response, Hi Suzi, We do not used iodized salt in our Thai Kitchen or Simply Asia products. It comprises a peninsula surrounded by the North Sea (west), the Waddenzee (north), and the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel; east). Thank you!!!!! With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. I am also dairy (milk products) free, but almost no need to mention that since milk is not allowed on the LID anyway. Rice Noodles I found these rice noodles at an Asian Market. I tried to be as strict with the LID as possible. Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. Its great on oatmeal. Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. You are welcome! Also I would like to have some bread or bagel but I guess I get confused when I read Thomas Bagels and it says it contains soy but yet its soybean, but not sure if that is soybean oil which we can have or soy beans. 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. There's also a great Facebook group for LID. I have never heard of that condition, but its so interesting that low iodine diet helps. Knowing myself, I would feel bad if I didn't follow the LID to the best of my ability. I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. Zero sodium.while it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. Hello all real quick question. how do you tell if they are LID? Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! Anyone have Amy other easy tips? Jun 14, 2021 @ 19:06:44. FYI, this bread doesnt contain salt or dough conditioners. Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. Thank you for this! Jul 21, 2012 10:41 PM. If done right and portion controlled this should not affect my sugars too much so that gives me a ton of hope :) not only for me, but for those who are also diabetic and having to do the LID :) Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. Salt free, gluten free and no MSG. 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. potassium iodide is the iodine in iodized salt. Jewels, I understand that it is "low, not no iodine", but some people think they could just have that little bitnot realizing it adds up. I have Celiac Dermititis Herpetiformis which iodine acts as an irritant. Sweet!!!!!!! So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. Are you sure you want to block this member? I hope RAI went well and you are recovering well. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? I am finding that the opposite is true, I am having a hard time keeping my sugars up enough because my endo does not want my sugars below 90 but so far I am barely there!!! Yes, I need to see the big picture and not focus on the bad, but that's easy for them to say! Mar 27, 2021 @ 15:54:08, The first time I did LID was so hard. You can do it, though! Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a safe bet. I start my LID tomorrow. 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. They also have lots of items that do not contain soy or soybean products like soybean oil, soy lethicin, or vegetable oils that contain soy. They also have a coconut based creamer for coffee. You are welcome! Best wishes!! recipesforsustenance I have the cookbooks but am wanting breakfast and snack ideas not in the cookbook. Hi everyone! 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 cannot determine if I should or should not include Nutrisystem foods during LID.. There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. Looked forever for a bar of chocolateThis was it! Hang in there, mama. 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). Ingredients list 10 mg of sodium. Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. Zero sodium; 80 calories/serving. Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! Both my husband and I have thyroid cancer, his being Papillary and mine Follicular. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. Gluten-Free 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. Hi Question.. Bridget Thompson You are so welcome! Egg white with water for the wash. Matza meal with my salt, paprika and onion powder for the dredgecooked in a little hot oil. They also have a Facebook group for support. The "fixings" were all fresh had no seasoning on them at all. Today I found a product that might help you. recipesforsustenance Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. If they are, which ones? Customer Relations 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. Rapunzel No Salt Added Vegetable Bouillon Ibought this vegan vegetable bouillon at Earth Fare. recipesforsustenance You can microwave them for a quick meal. Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Rice - Iodine occurs naturally in rice. Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. Mar 08, 2020 @ 16:45:36. I got some unsalted veggies, unsalted tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, green onions, sweet onions, avocados, granny smith apples, imitation butter to make that butter in the book, fresh blackberries, some fruit squish'ems! Water, tomato, tomato paste, vinegar, iodized salt, onion, Chilpotle peppers, coriander, soybean oil, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum, caramel color and spices. I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? Im so glad you found it useful. I started today on LID and I must say quite confusing. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. Zero sodium; 40 calories/serving. I see they have organic Trader Joes Ketchup and tortilla chips. 3 before RAI and 2 after RAI. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. It was great to have on hand to make soups. Zero % sodium. Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. recipesforsustenance The Key Lime Flavor is my favorite. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. Coconut milk can be used in Indian or Thai curries or soups. Purchased at Whole Foods. There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. Please check back and let me know how you are doing. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. I wish my Trader Joes was closer 80 miles away. Does anyone know what it is? 75% cacao. Trader Joes Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread Nasty, unless you like the taste of cardboard. I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: 100% Natural It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. Noord-Holland, English North Holland, coastal provincie (province), northwestern Netherlands. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. I went to that website its amazing!!! You can find unsalted canned beans, but its more economical to just cook dried beans at home and season with kosher salt. Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. Having a knowledgeable doctor makes a big difference. They are quite filling and tasty :) Broccoli), -Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado, -Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro, and Lime, -Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado Salad. Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! 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. ughhhh this is not for the weak. The first time I did LID, I was miserable. You are so welcome! I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) -Morton's Course Kosher salt--Morton's website says that it is not iodized even though the box itself does not say "this product does not contain iodine". Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? It is a LOW iodine diet, not a NO iodine diet, afterall. recipesforsustenance Trader Joes Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter Im not going to lie, I didnt care for this peanut butter that much. : ) But, its better than any other vegan cheese I have ever tasted and it does not contain soy ingredients. However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. 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. Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. Thank you for this post. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. I packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! Oh that's great LIamdig! ;-). Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:23:56, You are so welcome! Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. 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. Ill keep yall in my thoughts. I have also enjoyed their fire roasted no salt salsa. Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. 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. Went to Trader Joes. The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. Hope to hear from you! When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. Keep in the refrigerator to avoid oil/ peanut butter separation. : ), Bernita Fraliex 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.