I think I can handle natural pb and banana's for sandwiches often but I probably need a little more in the option category. Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. I knew there was more. I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. I wish you the best of health in the future. Our first 21 days on the diet we pretty much followed the diet from the thyca cookbook and it was so hard. Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. 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. 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. When asked how she felt she said "I feel like shit" LMAO so we know grandma is on the mend and will be home soon enough :) I am so relieved!!! 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!). Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. I have the cookbooks but am wanting breakfast and snack ideas not in the cookbook. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? They researched each item on their lists and have it in writing from the food company that their products do not contain iodized salt. Lots to choose from i made lots of baked garlic fries with their russet potatoes and their ketchup is so good! 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. 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. They are Organic, low organic sugar, no coloring, no sodium, etc. I don't think the ground beef is USDA organic, but it is from TJs. I used it to cook a chicken dish that my family loved! La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves goes great with peanut butter. I was shopping for bread in Trader Joes, and one of their employees offered to call and see which ones were low iodine. I hope all goes well with your RAI and you get the best results possible. recipesforsustenance Best wishes! Better to be safe than sorry :) You can microwave them for a quick meal. Does anyone know what it is? I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. made by Dole and some cashew and almond bars. You can do it, though! Rapunzel No Salt Added Vegetable Bouillon Ibought this vegan vegetable bouillon at Earth Fare. For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. Thank you so much! Im confused about butter. Best of luck! First time looking at your site. Also, it MUST be the "Soy Free" variety." Apr 18, 2020 @ 03:42:37. I hope LID got to be a little easier for you. Purchased at Whole Foods. I typically drink tap water, or water from a Brita filter at home, and water from a water dispenser at the office (not sure what kind). * Variety of unsalted tortilla chips Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. 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'm the one that confirmed it with trader joes. I have a dozen Sherri Berries chocolate dipped strawberries being delivered on the day of my WBS. I have been making my own bread but like knowing I have this in the freezer. No Granola THANKS SO MUCH!!!! Oh that's great LIamdig! I am starting to hear canola oil may not be as good as we think. Here is a link: http://www.conagrafoods.com/our-food/brands/fleischmanns-margarine-spread. * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. I just bought trader joe's salt free corn chips and hummus. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. Far better than last year's LID diet. ughhhh this is not for the weak. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . Non-Dairy Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese Style Spread a vegan, soy-free cream cheese alternative that does not contain iodized salt. Hello all real quick question. Trader Joes Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter Im not going to lie, I didnt care for this peanut butter that much. 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!!! Missy Sutherland Cadwell Do you know of any other cheese substitutes? We got a call this morning and I am happy to say grandma is doing great all things considered! Change). I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. Egg white with water for the wash. Matza meal with my salt, paprika and onion powder for the dredgecooked in a little hot oil. = Rough. Both my husband and I have thyroid cancer, his being Papillary and mine Follicular. * Yumnuts - dry roasted and flavored (but NO SALT!) It is flavored, but has no sweeteners and no sodium (LaCroix, Perrier, Trader Joe's sparkling water). Thanks, Kareylynn. I am wondering how did you determine if the foods listed had iodine salt in them?? However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Rice - Iodine occurs naturally in rice. 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! Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! Beef flavor bouillon. KBye ~ Wendi. Oreos Oreos are vegan and as long as they are a flavor that doesnt contain prohibited ingredients, they are acceptable for LID. 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. Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! 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. Things are going to be okay. * Earth Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread - as you can tell from the name, there is no soy, no dairy, it is gluten and lactose free and vegan friendly - only down side is there is a teeeeennnnyy tiny bit of salt in it but less than 2% so I'm willing to risk it (plus it taste good!) Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. ? Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. 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. Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. Rice Noodles I found these rice noodles at an Asian Market. Thank you for this! Also, Pomi makes a box of chopped tomatoes with no salt added. Jaguar (family friend) bought her lunch while mom and grandpa had sandwiches brought from home. My 17 yr old son has to have the RAI. Thank you for your many comments and views. No iodized salt in Trader Joes Brand Products! Thank you so much for this list!! Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. Wasnt given a large enough dose the first time ad the dr I had then didnt have me follow this diet beforehand. I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! I was a nervous wreck when I started reading about the LID. Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. (LogOut/ Trader Joes Vegetable Samosas found in the frozen food section, these mini samosas are delicious. 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. My wife and I are heading to Trader Joe's tomorrow and I am taking suggestions on what I just have get. Went to Trader Joes. Ending week two of my second round with LID. Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. 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. 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 packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! I have a 17 year old son too. Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. My iodine level didn't drop enough when checked via blood work. It was great to have on hand to make soups. I have Trader Joe's Organic Jellys and they are all great tasting. 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. recipesforsustenance I also ate out at Chipotle and had grilled veggie burritos without dairy. The instant ones have sodium. Some people do not realize that iodine is in sea salt as well as kosher salt. It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. She was able to get me fresh veggies. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Plus both stores have an excellent selection of fresh fruits, veggies and meats. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. There are also a lot of ingredients in their foods that I dont know what they are. Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. We get in the car to finally head home after a long day but my day is not over yet!!! * Unsalted tortilla chips Mar 08, 2020 @ 16:45:36. I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. I worried about the salt or possible exposure to excess iodine, but since the meat did not taste like it had salt or seasoning at all I figured I should be pretty safe :) I had 16 days left before my RAI and I don't think that little bit of exposure if any will do much harm at least this far out :) I hope I am right! Mar 18, 2022 @ 02:37:56, Im sorry you are going through this. Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! 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 dont like to cook so a lot of these will be perfect for me. Find other members in this community to connect with. Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? No lactose, no salt. Thank you so much for this site.. Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. Last blood work my TSH was .14.what does that mean? I think I will deserve comfort. David Sunflower Seeds These are a great salty snack. You are welcome! I love Trader Joe's! I might have a shrimp cocktail followed by a maine lobster before I start on dessert though..GRIIIINNNNN..Have a great one good people! Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. I know it's a low iodine dietso I am hoping with moderationI'm good. Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. 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! The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. This is a low iodine diet, not a no salt diet. how do you tell if they are LID? Anyone know? I found it thru someone on here. I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. The David brand does not contained iodized salt. This blog was a time and life saver!! Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. thanks is iodine bad for us survivors? 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. Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? Keeping a good thought for you! Oscar Mayer brand bacon is LID-safe too. The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. We got this, recipesforsustenance 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 could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. I did read that Trader Joes does not use iodized salt in their brand products. -Poland Springs Sparkling water (raspberry lime essence) Thank you for this post. Beans great protein source while on LID. Thank goodness. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. 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. Mar 27, 2021 @ 15:54:08, The first time I did LID was so hard. Thank you so much! Im glad I found this site. Im so glad you found my blog helpful! Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. 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. - I made the honey whole wheat banana bread (substituted 4 egg whites for the 2 eggs that the recipe calls for and used kosher salt) and added the enjoy life semi sweet mini chips and chopped walnuts--such a yummy breakfast!) Used when making crock pot beef roast. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. I'm starting my LID on Thursday the 21st. Flowers. Jun 24, 2020 @ 21:03:43. potassium iodide is what you need to look for in salt (aside from sea salt). The only ingredient is coconut. I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. My experience with thyroid cancer with emphasis on Low-Iodine Diet recipes and menus. Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. So, I hope I am not out of line by posting this but I was kind of hoping that you all might share some of your "yee-haw, I can eat this" snack/food ideas that you discovered you could eat while on the 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. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store. LID Life Community does list several types of Pop Tarts as safe. What are the chances? Im so sorry your son is going through this. Trader Joes Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread Nasty, unless you like the taste of cardboard. I was able to find out that corporate for trader Joes has guaranteed that they do not use iodize salt in any of their trader joes name bran products DO STAY . How did you find out that these products were LID safe? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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! Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! Kosher salt can be easily found in the grocery store next to the table salt. These TJ spreads do not contain any. and what about chicken or vegetable stock..is there a company that is LID safe? Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! recipesforsustenance She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. potassium iodide is the iodine in iodized salt. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. I cant image. -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. Hope all is going well for you. I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. You can ask questions and even post pics of food products for confirmation if they are allowed on the diet. HI!!! Good luck to you! Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. On my third round of LID, I found a wonderful resource, http://lidlifecommunity.org. 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.). Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? : ) . Im assuming it was good since you posted all of these items. Very supportive group. Hi everyone!! I will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. 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! 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. By the time we got back up there I think we were there about 20 minutes before the doctor came out to let us know everything went great in surgery and that grandma was already up in the ICU recovering from surgery! I am so glad I found your blog. Broccoli), -Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado, -Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro, and Lime, -Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado Salad. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Not sure what to doif anything.? Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. Some of the items may be made in a factory that does make products with soy but as for the ingredient, they have products that do not contain these. When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! Noord-Holland, English North Holland, coastal provincie (province), northwestern Netherlands. Zero % sodium; low sugar. No Sulfur Dioxide I've been determined to find good stuff to eat on this irritating LID diet. It is a LOW iodine diet, not a NO iodine diet, afterall. It is very hard to find foods that are okay on LID. The "fixings" were all fresh had no seasoning on them at all. At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. As of May 3, my iodine level was high. Try not to worry about messing up. Best wishes! There's also a great Facebook group for LID. I have tried to call and email them but did not get a response. On my way for my second dose of RAI (higher dose). undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. 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. The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. I am also dairy (milk products) free, but almost no need to mention that since milk is not allowed on the LID anyway. 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! 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. Doing RAI at home. Good Luck! Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Rice Iodine occurs naturally in rice. I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack
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