I am so happy that I found this site! I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. Turned out the diet was way worse than the RAI. Jun 04, 2019 @ 20:51:50. , recipesforsustenance The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. 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. I am a mediocre cook at best so making my own foods for the next 2 weeks is going to be rough. thanks is iodine bad for us survivors? I discovered that a LID will cause the leisions you go away. Many thanks, recipesforsustenance I was very surprise to see that oreos are ok to eat since chocolate is not allowed. Oct 01, 2021 @ 20:23:05, First, I am sorry that your Thyroid Caner brought you to this point. I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. So I made a trail mix for my snack kashi cereal pinapple chips dried fruit and dark chocolate chips and almonds .. are dark chocolate chips ok they have no milk or salt I got them at trader joes and does any one know about coconut milk in a can can I use that in my coffee. Cyndi, recipesforsustenance Used when making crock pot beef roast. After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! This blog was a time and life saver!! ? I'm in the process of making a food list so I can shop and prepare. It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. As always, read ingredient lists. Mar 18, 2022 @ 02:37:56, Im sorry you are going through this. 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. Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. 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. Sweet!!!!!!! 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. FOR EXAMPLE: Frosted Shredded Wheat are ok to eat! I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. This put the surgery off until 11am. You can do it, though! No sodium; no milk products. It is flavored, but has no sweeteners and no sodium (LaCroix, Perrier, Trader Joe's sparkling water). Gluten-Free Im scheduled for a Scan as well! *I was looking for no salt foods. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store. This was heaven sent! Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. And Jaime Milan, EatingWell's digital news and lifestyle editor, can't resist picking up a bouquet on her weekly grocery run. Trader Joes Tabbouleh has no iodine BTW and it is VERY GOOD if you like Tabbouleh. It turned out pretty good all things considered. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats They researched each item on their lists and have it in writing from the food company that their products do not contain iodized salt. Peter Pan 100% Natural Peanut Butter I called the consumer information number on the package (1-800-222-7370) and inquired about the salt in the product. Thanks, Kareylynn. I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. potassium iodide is what you need to look for in salt (aside from sea salt). LID is not easy, but Im glad I could help make it a little less stressful for you. ~Wanda.. Sincerely, I hope you will find some of the meal ideas on this blog helpful. 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 just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! Have thyroid cancer and gonna have to have treatment and do this diet, recipesforsustenance Hi! Lots of Hugs as Always, Here is a quick run down of the items so that if any one is near these stores they can run out and get this stuff too! 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 Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. Best wishes! Read labels. I tried to be as strict with the LID as possible. Best wishes! Also, some food suggestions help too. Beans great protein source while on LID. HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. 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! :). Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. Beef flavor bouillon. The ingredients of the shreds are: Filtered water, tapioca flour, expeller pressed non-GMO canola and/or safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, vegan natural flavours, inactive yeast, vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid (vegan, for flavour), titanium dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral). I also went to Trader Joes and found their Cinnamon Almonds are ok - raw almonds, sugar and cinnamon and they are sooooo good!!!! recipesforsustenance Broccoli), -Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado, -Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro, and Lime, -Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado Salad. Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! It comes in a small 7 oz box (found it on the shelf of a local health food store). Today was my first day and I was feeling SO overwhelmed. The ingredients of the mozzarella style shreds I posted are: Filtered water, tapioca flour, expeller pressed non-GMO canola and/or safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, vegan natural flavours, inactive yeast, vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid (vegan, for flavour), titanium dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral) per their website. I have yet to run into a large manufacturer who uses iodized salt in their products. This product does contain sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). Yes, I need to see the big picture and not focus on the bad, but that's easy for them to say! when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. 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! traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet, Papillary and follicular thyroid cancer (differentiated), Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2), Mental challenges of living with thyroid cancer, ThyCa fundraising and thyroid cancer research grants. Their organic fruit leathers are good too!! I dont love how it tastes in coffee, though. One nice thing is that if a TJ item is made with Sea Salt it says so on the label, if it says Salt as an ingredient it is non-iodized. I have never heard of that condition, but its so interesting that low iodine diet helps. I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. I hope all goes well with your scan! recipesforsustenance I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips I got some ground beef at Trader Joe's this past weekend just to eat. -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". Will continue to buy these after the LID! Not sure what to doif anything.? For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. 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! It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. When I asked them, they told me to ask my oncologist. Trader Joes Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread Nasty, unless you like the taste of cardboard. how do you tell if they are LID? Between 2008 and 2012 I purchased all my dairy products there because they were cheaper than the regular grocery store. My MD got a urine iodine on me and it was well under what she wanted it to be! I'm starting my LID on Thursday the 21st. I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. Hello all real quick question. -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: -Mother's Sodium Free Plain Whole Grain Brown Rice Cakes Does anyone know what it is? I was considering wearing the same old jamas the entire time and throwing them awaybut then wondered if I shower often will this not be helpful? When possible, I have added photos of our meals, pictures of food ingredients and links to recipes. I used Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites to make omelettes, migas, and scrambled egg whites. Ill keep yall in my thoughts. * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Rice Iodine occurs naturally in rice. So yesterday went shopping at 2 great (albeit pricey and sometimes hard to find) grocery stores and boy, I did good. I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist Trader Joe's No iodized salt in Trader Joes Brand Products! The Smart Balance with Olive Oil should be fine for the low iodine diet. Youve made it so easy. It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. any tomato sauce already prepared we can use? I hope all goes well with your RAI and you get the best results possible. I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack Filled with seasoned ground beef, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and salsa, tacos make for a quick and easy meal. 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. 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. What worked for you? Hi Suzi, We do not used iodized salt in our Thai Kitchen or Simply Asia products. - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) 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. You can microwave them for a quick meal. I figured that since I was only drinking coffee with this non-dairy creamer once a day, it was something I was comfortable consuming. Jan 16, 2023 @ 20:14:36. Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. They have a list of safe foods. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . But I don't want to put my spouse at risk when he returns to the room. I have a 17 year old son too. Thank you for this awesome list! Smithfield Bacon This bacon does not contain iodized salt. Trader Joes Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter Im not going to lie, I didnt care for this peanut butter that much. Ingredients list 10 mg of sodium. This is day 3 of my LID and I'm not gonna liethis is tough! Thanks for all the info! Hope this helps! Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. You are welcome! It has really helped me get ready for the LID. One day I had to eat breakfast outa fresh egg white omelette with veggies. The company does not use iodized salt in the products that contain salt and they do not use carrageenan. No Corn Syrup recipesforsustenance Feel crappy AND not eat comfort foods? At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. It seems to good to be true. 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. Thanks!! Kens Steakhouse Zesty Italian dressing this dressing is great to have on hand for salads (and to use as a marinade). I figured I married him for better or worse, at least we can do this part of the journey together. You can find unsalted canned beans, but its more economical to just cook dried beans at home and season with kosher salt. contain no added salt. Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. Organic Bragg's Hawaiian fat free apple cider and tropical fruits with ginger dressing. There are also a lot of ingredients in their foods that I dont know what they are. I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! Having a knowledgeable doctor makes a big difference. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. Jul 04, 2017 @ 16:11:44. That took a weight off my shoulders, however I will probably still be a little cautious since grandma is 77! Missy Sutherland Cadwell I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! I ended up taking a lot with me, but I had no idea how long we would be there so I planned out so I would be covered until late last night :) I packed banana chips, apple chips, unsalted tortilla chips from Trader Joe's, fresh strawberries, "cuties", unsalted sunflower seeds, hard candies, Kosher salt (non iodized of course) in my salt grinder, my pepper grinder, garlic powder, lime juice and a couple other seasonings, an avocado to make guacamole, a knife so I could cut my avocado and bottled waters :) I really appreciate how detailed this is! This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. : ), Bernita Fraliex 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 :) Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. Sep 08, 2017 @ 13:05:04. 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. Far better than last year's LID diet. So knowing that, grandpa was extremely relieved knowing grandma was in the ICU now and was on her way to recovery! They have two other flavors, Vanilla and Hazelnut. Non-Dairy I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. I have Trader Joe's Organic Jellys and they are all great tasting. 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. Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. Texas Pete Hot Sauce I was pretty excited when I found out I could have this hot sauce while on LID. I mean you can eat a lot on LID if you cook everything from scratch but when youre sooo tired thats hard to do so this helps so much! 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. Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves goes great with peanut butter. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. Pringles Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. Finally feeling like I can survive this diet. However, you are right about the hummus several have sea salt! Try not to worry about messing up. Best wishes!! 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. Oh that's great LIamdig! Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. 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). Its easy to do in the crockpot. She was able to get me fresh veggies. ;-). Of course, you should follow the directions for LID your doctor gave you. Some brands contain salt, so read labels. 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! I loved the no salt chips and salsa. Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? I got so sad for not having an accurate explanation on why and what food should i take. However, it's likely very safe for the LID. Mar 08, 2020 @ 16:45:36. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. Customer Relations Coconut milk can be used in Indian or Thai curries or soups. I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. I have also enjoyed their fire roasted no salt salsa. icanbreath. I will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. Im so glad you found it useful. Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. Amy Thanks this will help. Change). what an eye opener this has been. I hope all goes well. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. 6 weeks is a long time to be on this diet. How did you find out that these products were LID safe? When do you stop driving after going HYPO? What a great site! The aches have improved but the rest of me feels strange. Knowing myself, I would feel bad if I didn't follow the LID to the best of my ability. if iodized salt is used, it's supposed to be listed as such. I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! Thank you so much! Vegetables lots and lots of fresh vegetables. Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. I also found a salad dressing/marinade. I love Trader Joe's! 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. No idea if it will be good but I'm excited to try it I am ok, just extremely sore from that! I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? I knew there was more.
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