As always, read ingredient lists. (LogOut/ You are welcome! I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. It comprises a peninsula surrounded by the North Sea (west), the Waddenzee (north), and the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel; east). My isolation was a great little vacation from real life. -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? Zero sodium/zero sugar. Is that for fresh as they may have dye? I do most of my shopping at Trader Joe's and only get a few from the local markets. YUMMY I am looking forward to it as I am starving :) It's my big meal of the day as the rest of the time I usually have small snacks/meals through the day to regulate my blood sugars!! The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. Best of luck to you! Beans great protein source while on LID. I have heard tales of people ending up in the hospital because they didnt consume salt on LID. I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. I have tried to call and email them but did not get a response. I will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :) Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. Better to be safe than sorry :) Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. Trader Joses Chicken & Green Chile Tamales these tamales do not contain cheese or iodized salt. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:40:38. It is a LOW iodine diet, not a NO iodine diet, afterall. Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free! 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. I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! On the ConAgra site, you can search for stores that carry their Fleischmann's products by zip code. I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. FOR EXAMPLE: Frosted Shredded Wheat are ok to eat! Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. My wife and I are heading to Trader Joe's tomorrow and I am taking suggestions on what I just have get. Keeping a good thought for you! Thank you for the kind comment. Rice is a good source of energy, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate, and vitamin E. Cyndi, recipesforsustenance Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. This list is amazing!! My husband with diagnose and we are starting his LID diet. They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. 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. Best wishes! Lots of Hugs as Always, recipesforsustenance HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! -Enjoy life semi-sweet mini chips (dairy, nut, & soy free) I LOVE to eat and they don't even consider the hormonal changes I'm going through! I really appreciate how detailed this is! Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! Keebler Club Crackers a variety of Keebler crackers with allowed ingredients (dont get the cheese flavored ones) are safe for LID. Plus both stores have an excellent selection of fresh fruits, veggies and meats. I am so glad my blog has been helpful to yall! Im so sorry your son is going through this. I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. The company does not use iodized salt in the products that contain salt and they do not use carrageenan. I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. 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! Grandpa wanted us to bring him a peanut butter and spun honey sandwich along with some pretzels :) Mom had her peanut butter and sugar free blackberry jam sandwich with cheetos. Can anyone confirm.. On my way for my second dose of RAI (higher dose). Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Rice - Iodine occurs naturally in rice. * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist Zero sodium; 80 calories/serving. Whole Foods 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. She got the intubation tube out last night and came off the breathing machine!!! 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 found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). I've been determined to find good stuff to eat on this irritating LID diet. Thank you for your many comments and views. Just click on the link! Jul 21, 2012 10:41 PM. Look for the "Where to Buy button" in the upper middle part of their web page. Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. Oct 14, 2022 @ 01:15:26, You are so welcome! From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. 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). Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. Thank you!!!!! "low sodium"; Zero sodium; I added kosher salt to the jar. Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. Having a knowledgeable doctor makes a big difference. Best wishes! If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! I've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. ? * Corn tortillas Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! Our first 21 days on the diet we pretty much followed the diet from the thyca cookbook and it was so hard. Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. I think I will deserve comfort. Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. Non-Dairy Knowing myself, I would feel bad if I didn't follow the LID to the best of my ability. Im confused about butter. It is flavored, but has no sweeteners and no sodium (LaCroix, Perrier, Trader Joe's sparkling water). 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 emailed customer service and they wrote back that they contain salt which I knew, but they do not know if theres iodine in them. I hope LID got to be a little easier for you. 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. Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. and I know from inquiries Unilever & Frito Lay do not use iodized salt. I am so glad you are finding my blog helpful! Is it really helpful to place plastic around computers and phones. Thank you for the list. In an attempt to try to stay sane, and of course do my best to make the RAI treatment effective, I've been trying to eat everything in moderation, just in case something I'm consuming has a high iodine content. The Smart Balance with Olive Oil should be fine for the low iodine diet. Thanks all ! Jun 14, 2021 @ 19:06:44. Anyone have Amy other easy tips? Can anyone help? I knew there was more. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. Find other members in this community to connect with. Dole Fruit Squish'ems! Thank you so much for posting this!!! , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . Mar 27, 2021 @ 15:54:08, The first time I did LID was so hard. They also have a Facebook group for support. The first time I did LID, I was miserable. These last two are "finds" for the LID list :) Trader Joes Coconut Creamer I like this coffee creamer better than the So Delicious brand. 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 However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. Doing RAI at home. * Yumnuts - dry roasted and flavored (but NO SALT!) I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) Best of luck! "It's healthy (50 calories and 2 grams of fat per cup), very tasty, and can be eaten as a main or a side." Plus, it's inexpensive at $2.99 per bag. As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. 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. Lots to choose from i made lots of baked garlic fries with their russet potatoes and their ketchup is so good! They were a bit pricey for the quantity, so dried beans are always a good option (but they take forever to cook!) The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. I burned all my energy and then some but I am thankful I went to be there for grandma and my family! made by Dole and some cashew and almond bars. Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. Sugar is little higher than we generally prefer, but when on the LID.go for it! Water, tomato, tomato paste, vinegar, iodized salt, onion, Chilpotle peppers, coriander, soybean oil, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum, caramel color and spices. Feb 16, 2021 @ 21:03:58. You can ask questions and even post pics of food products for confirmation if they are allowed on the diet. Kosher recipesforsustenance I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. Im so sorry to hear that both you and your husband have (or had) thyroid cancer. This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. :). Your body needs salt to live and if you do not consume salt, there will be severe consequences. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. Time an time again, I was told that they did not use iodized salt and if they did, they would have to list it in the ingredients list as iodized salt. 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! Its great on oatmeal. I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. As always, read labels before buying product. Ill keep a good thought for him (and you). This helps me hugely since I went vegan this year! I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. David Sunflower Seeds These are a great salty snack. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. Other brands, such as Eden for example, say No Salt Added, but have kombu seaweed added (so stay away from those). Beef flavor bouillon. I just bought trader joe's salt free corn chips and hummus. It is best if rice is limited on LID. 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. Trader Joe's. "This Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry is super simple to make in under 10 minutes," Silverman says. Thank you so much for posting this. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. Second thank you, thank you and thank you for all of your research and phone calls. Ha ha! I had my second go around with being on a LID for the last 3 weeks. Hope to hear from you! Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:24:58. 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! However, you are right about the hummus several have sea salt! recipesforsustenance Missy Sutherland Cadwell ~Wanda. and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. What worked for you? 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. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Purchased at Whole Foods. Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. Im back on the LID diet. I am so happy that I found this site! But Im just eating a lot of basmati rice, unsalted French fries, baked potatoes (not skin) unsalted tortilla chips, unsalted pretzels, Hellmans Vegan Mayo, Hash browns, and egg whites. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. 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. 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 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. As of May 3, my iodine level was high. Getting ready to start LID diet in prep for my second round of RIT. Are you sure you want to block this member? I almost bought them but I never seen it anywhere that anyone on a LID diet bought these products. So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. 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! My iodine level didn't drop enough when checked via blood work. Zero % sodium. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. The hashbrowns were delicious cooked in a little olive oil and served alongside scrambled egg whites. 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. - Whole Foods Brand Boxed No Salt Added Chickpeas (it comes in a small box and was at the very bottom of the canned bean shelf). -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store. I found a kosher supplier in New York that would ship it to me. 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. 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 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! 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. icanbreath. Low Iodine Diet (LID) for radiation iodine therapy with Trader Joe's Use the Tabs below to see our daily LID menu by meal. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? Try not to worry about messing up. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! 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. -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) 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. I read and re-read the ingredients list. The instant ones have sodium. This blog was a time and life saver!! Very supportive group. I hope you will find some of the meal ideas on this blog helpful. Jun 24, 2020 @ 21:03:43. -Trader Joe's Unsalted White Organic Corn Tortilla Chips 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. 6 weeks is a long time to be on this diet. I used it to make Beef Stew and it was rich and tasted great. Youve made it so easy. I used it to cook a chicken dish that my family loved! There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. Are you sure you want to block this member? 3g sugar. I know it's a low iodine dietso I am hoping with moderationI'm good. There are several Kens salad dressings that are suitable for LID>. REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. Kens Steakhouse Zesty Italian dressing this dressing is great to have on hand for salads (and to use as a marinade). *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. As long as you read labels and know what ingredients are not allowed, you are good. RAI I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! Im so glad you found my blog helpful! I have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby, as well as a local health food store. Will be using after the LID. It is best if rice is limited on LID. Should I be drinking distilled water? Just check the labels. They have a list of safe foods. Texas Pete Hot Sauce I was pretty excited when I found out I could have this hot sauce while on LID. Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? Looked forever for a bar of chocolateThis was it! 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. He came back and said they use uniodized salt in the their products, so they should all be ok!! Smithfield Bacon This bacon does not contain iodized salt. 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. 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. Some people do not realize that iodine is in sea salt as well as kosher salt. It was great to have on hand to make soups. Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. Oreos Oreos are vegan and as long as they are a flavor that doesnt contain prohibited ingredients, they are acceptable for LID. Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. 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 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. Hi! They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! It has really helped me get ready for the LID. i that what is thyca patients should do? Thank you so much! Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. Best price is at Wal-Mart. 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. These TJ spreads do not contain any. Oct 11, 2015 4:24 PM. One day I had to eat breakfast outa fresh egg white omelette with veggies. Mar 08, 2020 @ 16:45:36. Last blood work my TSH was .14.what does that mean? Mar 18, 2022 @ 02:37:56, Im sorry you are going through this. Thanks in advance, Trader Joes Tabbouleh has no iodine BTW and it is VERY GOOD if you like Tabbouleh. I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! recipesforsustenance Zero % sodium; low sugar. I cant image. Turned out the diet was way worse than the RAI. THANKS SO MUCH!!!! 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. 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. https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. My understanding is that it is only the items with the Trader Joe's label. I am so glad I found this. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. You are so welcome! It tastes pretty good too! Is that good? As stated many times their own made products use non-iodine salt. I don't use milk or creamer in my coffee but use too so I know that it's tough to go without. Customer Relations I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. Zero sodium- make sure they are "old fashioned" and not INSTANT! Unsalted/ Low Iodine Products We Used - Blogger Flowers. I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. contain no added salt. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. Most Thomas Bagel Thins are also LID-friendly. THANK YOU! It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery.
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