No Corn Syrup ? Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. I could have sworn I picked this product up last year while on LID and sea salt was listed as an ingredient. Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves goes great with peanut butter. Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. Change). These tacos shells are fine for LID. Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! *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! Organic Bragg's Hawaiian fat free apple cider and tropical fruits with ginger dressing. If you should have any further questions please contact me. I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! Best wishes! My favorite ingredient from the LID. Apr 18, 2020 @ 03:42:37. It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. This is a low iodine diet, not a no salt diet. "low sodium"; Zero sodium; I added kosher salt to the jar. Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. My husband with diagnose and we are starting his LID diet. I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. Progresso Unsalted Chicken Broth contain no added salt. I recently read that they don't like you to use the canned no salt added tomato products because of the way they treat the can. -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. Zero sodium- make sure they are "old fashioned" and not INSTANT! Others here have gotten written confirmation from them that any salt used in Trader Joe's branded food is iodine-free. We got a call this morning and I am happy to say grandma is doing great all things considered! Thank you for letting me know. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. The doc said she would have the intubation tube and on a breathing machine until last night or this morning, and her drainage tube in her chest (they found fluid in her lung during the surgery) would be in until they got the fluid out or up to 2 days. I really appreciate how detailed this is! 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. 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. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a safe bet. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. recipesforsustenance Jul 04, 2017 @ 14:04:03. I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. Sour Candy/Gum Products Used After the RAI, 1st Food Request After RAI/LID Diet Ended, Tangerine Pumpkin Snack- Great for Halloween & Thanksgiving, Middle Eastern Salad- Full of Fresh Veggies, Strawberry & Kale Salad- omit cheese during LID, Chimichurri Sauce for chicken/beef/veggies, Almond Milk- quick & easy to make at home, Easy Garlic Broccolini (or use reg. Frozen Hash Browns. 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. Best wishes! They are sweet to taste, have 14g of carbs 13g of sugars but it's natural sugars! Thank you for this! Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! 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! This whole process is hard because no one around me quite gets it and I sometimes feel guilty for being down about what I'm going through. Thank you so much for this site.. I got so sad for not having an accurate explanation on why and what food should i take. I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. potassium iodide is what you need to look for in salt (aside from sea salt). Thank you for your email. RAI in 6 days! Smithfield Bacon This bacon does not contain iodized salt. I dont love how it tastes in coffee, though. We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites Whole eggs and egg yolks are not allowed on LID, but egg whites are fine. 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.). They will also specify if they use sea salt instead of non-iodized salt, so you can avoid those products! I packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! I'll ask the grocers at Whole Foods and Trader Joes for helpbut just throwing this out thereI'm also bummed about saying a goodbye (for a few weeks) to soy milk and I see my favorite almond milk has sea salt in it! Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free! No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. Hello all real quick question. I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. I have a 17 year old son too. There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. Your body needs salt to live and if you do not consume salt, there will be severe consequences. Conr tortillas were good with their ground turkey. Im so sorry to hear that both you and your husband have (or had) thyroid cancer. -Trader Joe's Unsalted White Organic Corn Tortilla Chips Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:24:58. My isolation was a great little vacation from real life. - 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!) I have been going out of my mind trying to find something to eat. I've been determined to find good stuff to eat on this irritating LID diet. recipesforsustenance recipesforsustenance I almost bought them but I never seen it anywhere that anyone on a LID diet bought these products. Zero% sodium; 160 cal./serving; gluten free. Beans great protein source while on LID. There are also a lot of ingredients in their foods that I dont know what they are. HI!!! I ended up buying a hamburger patty (no bread at all as they keep their meat separate from their bread until you order a burger) with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced onions. Im so glad you found my blog helpful! When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. But I don't want to put my spouse at risk when he returns to the room. Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. Better to be safe than sorry :) Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. I am starting to hear canola oil may not be as good as we think. recipesforsustenance As i search thru the Web on the dos and donts i realised i should avoid it. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. THANK YOU! I dug out my back pack and started filling it up with things I thought I would need for a long day in Seattle! Keep in the refrigerator to avoid oil/ peanut butter separation. Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Thank you for the list. Apple Cranberry juice. 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. The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. 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. It is very hard to find foods that are okay on LID. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. 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 It doesnt taste half bad. Sweet!!!!!!! Texas Pete Hot Sauce I was pretty excited when I found out I could have this hot sauce while on LID. My iodine level didn't drop enough when checked via blood work. Its great on everything . Hope your LID went well. I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? My understanding is that it is only the items with the Trader Joe's label. Good luck to you! I was shopping for bread in Trader Joes, and one of their employees offered to call and see which ones were low iodine. LID Life Community does list several types of Pop Tarts as safe. The first time I did LID, I was miserable. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? 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. Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. Hope that helps! I got a call today to go on LID and off my Cytomel. Im back on the LID diet. I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack I cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. On the ConAgra site, you can search for stores that carry their Fleischmann's products by zip code. I just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. Pringles Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. David Sunflower Seeds These are a great salty snack. I have heard tales of people ending up in the hospital because they didnt consume salt on LID. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. ~Wanda. Zero sodium.while it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! Trader Joes Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter Im not going to lie, I didnt care for this peanut butter that much. https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. Most Thomas Bagel Thins are also LID-friendly. Its easy to do in the crockpot. I'm starting my LiD today and I spend some time in Trader aloes looking for Iodine free foods. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. Hi everyone! Purchased at Whole Foods. Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . My wife and I are heading to Trader Joe's tomorrow and I am taking suggestions on what I just have get. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. Trader Joes Coconut Creamer I like this coffee creamer better than the So Delicious brand. Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! 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. Will continue to buy these after the LID! Purchased at Fresh Market. It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. The only ingredient is coconut. Jun 04, 2019 @ 20:51:50. I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. I have read that you should just keep all the clothes you wear in the room with you and not wash them for like 8 days to allow radiation to dissipate. THANKS SO MUCH!!!! From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. 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. An airbed does not seem comfortable. Lots to choose from i made lots of baked garlic fries with their russet potatoes and their ketchup is so good! The Smart Balance with Olive Oil should be fine for the low iodine diet. -Trader Joe's unsalted nuts (I like the "Just a Handful of Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds"-- they come in individual serving packs--great for a quick snack) I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. We start the diet on the 11th. 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. As of May 3, my iodine level was high. I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. Calling and speaking with the Nuclear Safety Officer at my hospital helped alleviate many of my fears. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. Thank you!!!!! This list is amazing!! Hi! I hope all goes well with your scan! They have a list of safe foods. 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. It was such a relief to hear she made it through the surgery :) The doc told us that the next 48 hours are critical after this type of surgery but she would be in ICU 2-3 days then moved to a regular room for another 3-4 days and that she may be home by Saturday if she cooperates with the rehabilitation team if she doesn't she will go to a rehabilitation facility for 1-2 weeks! Things are going to be okay. I hope all goes well. Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. recipesforsustenance I thought I would have to be extremely careful with fruits and such, but I learned shortly after being diagnosed which fruits spike my sugars and almost none do thankfully! I recently had a totally thyroidectomy and am now starting the LID in 2 days. I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! Courtney :). * 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!) Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. 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. Far better than last year's LID diet. On my second round of LID, I started calling, emailing, or sending Facebook messages to different food companies (many products have the contact info on the label). Thank you so much for posting this!!! Bridget Thompson Thanks in advance, Do you know of any other cheese substitutes? I read and re-read the ingredients list. Did you contact the sellers to make sure of the type of salt they used? Thank you! recipesforsustenance Thank you in advance!! I have a dozen Sherri Berries chocolate dipped strawberries being delivered on the day of my WBS. Customer Relations Our whole foods isn't open yet and may not be open til late fall 2012 and no Trader Joes here either. Make sure you read labels. Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. Ill keep a good thought for him (and you). The amount varies by typeof rice and where it was grown. 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. Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. 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! It comes in a small 7 oz box (found it on the shelf of a local health food store). Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. yes, iodine is naturally occurring in sea salt. 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. It is best if rice is limited on LID. I figured I married him for better or worse, at least we can do this part of the journey together. As always, read ingredient lists. I cannot determine if I should or should not include Nutrisystem foods during LID.. 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! This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) Soybean oil and soy lecithin are allowed on LID in moderation. I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! I tried to be as strict with the LID as possible. 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 AWAY FROM ANYTHING THAT STATES SEA SALT. 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 might have a shrimp cocktail followed by a maine lobster before I start on dessert though..GRIIIINNNNN..Have a great one good people! I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. Trader Joes Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread Nasty, unless you like the taste of cardboard. Kind Regards, Tonya E. Parker, Quality Assurance Manager, TW Garner Food Company., Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste -I use this for curries and soups. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . And, I'm taking the advice the radiologist gave me--"Don't freak out if you accidentally have something with iodine in it". Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar 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. It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. Finally I get home completely wiped out, sore from my fall earlier and I can't even think about making anything for dinner so I grabbed one of my new cashew & almond bars and it hit the spot! Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says Turned out the diet was way worse than the RAI. Plus, frito-lay posts it on their website in FAQs that they do not use iodized salt. Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. jani, unless we have to be on the diet, you still avoid iodine products? Delicious with the Elmhurst Milked Cashews. -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) Im so glad you found the site useful. No whammies! They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. : ), Bernita Fraliex Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. I also like their Organic unsalted tortilla chips! 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 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. The only downside is that the products are a bit pricey. It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. 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. I ate a lot of the TJ Just Clusters cereal with their Coconut Milk (I'm a guy - cereal for every meal is always appropriate!). The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. Oct 01, 2021 @ 20:23:05, First, I am sorry that your Thyroid Caner brought you to this point. * Unsalted tortilla chips Zero sodium/zero sugar. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Their fresh ciabatta bread, too. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. Anyone besides me gluten free and facing the LID? Gluten-Free Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. 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. 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. I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. what else can I put on my coffee.I still need to make my Mayo My WBS is scheduled for next wed how soon after do you think I will get my Rai ,I know I have to wait for the radiologist to call me with the results then schedule .I just want to be done ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! Now I see that Strawberry is a no-no! They also have imported chocolate bars at the register, packages of 3 dark bars that are good. I have cancer and am doing the radioactive iodine treatment next week. Trader Joes Organic Super Dark Chocolate with Almonds it didnt feel like I should be eating this chocolate.it was too yummy. You are so welcome! Non-Dairy Thank you for this awesome list! undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. I have tried to call and email them but did not get a response. Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. 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. The David brand does not contained iodized salt. ughhhh this is not for the weak. I followed the guidelines from thyca.org (http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf). Ugh! Or should I stick to veg only or organic chicken? I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. I loved their unsalted tortilla chips, and the unsalted nuts at TJ's were the best!! Maybe 5 minutes after eating it I crashed hard, I slept so hard I did not take my night pills and did not wake up until my son woke me up at 6:45am this morning and then I promptly fell asleep until 11:30 am!!!

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