Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. Cyndi, recipesforsustenance Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. Also, grom what I learned and researched, LID can/does make a difference. THANKS SO MUCH!!!! Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! I have yet to run into a large manufacturer who uses iodized salt in their products. Best wishes! Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. Trader Joes Organic Super Dark Chocolate with Almonds it didnt feel like I should be eating this chocolate.it was too yummy. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. Can anyone confirm.. I found Muir Glen makes a salt-free basil flavored canned tomato sauce and I picked up 2 cans but would love some feedback on if it is ok from other people's experience. Rice Noodles I found these rice noodles at an Asian Market. 20 Trader Joe's Items Our Editors Won't Leave the Store Without Anyone have Amy other easy tips? I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary diet. . I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. 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! She got the intubation tube out last night and came off the breathing machine!!! 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. All feedback will be appreciated. Oct 11, 2015 4:24 PM. Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. NO salt. Hunts regular ketchup is actually fine for LID too. 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. Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. Anyway, I was looking for suggestions on how to stay healthy and happy during this time like vitamin supplements or drinking lots of water or exercising lightly? Did the LID last year before my RAI, now preparing for WBS and Thyrogen. * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) Both my husband and I have thyroid cancer, his being Papillary and mine Follicular. 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! Anyone know if that's a fact or if I an eat the bread I bought? This product does contain sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! Amy Low Iodine Diet (LID) for radiation iodine therapy with Trader Joe's One day I had to eat breakfast outa fresh egg white omelette with veggies. I have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby, as well as a local health food store. any tomato sauce already prepared we can use? Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. Thank you for letting me know. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet Will continue to buy these after the LID! Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. I dont like to cook so a lot of these will be perfect for me. They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. Of course, you should follow the directions for LID your doctor gave you. I was a nervous wreck when I started reading about the LID. I hope you will find some of the meal ideas on this blog helpful. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). 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!!! In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/, http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf, http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines, https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956, https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf, Follicular Variant of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. My isolation was a great little vacation from real life. Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! I went over to the Nutrisystem site and looked at ingredient lists for several foods they sell and they were full of non-allowed ingredients (like sea salt, dairy, soy). She was able to get me fresh veggies. So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. You are welcome! You can do it, though! Thank you for the list. I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. I have been to Whole foods, and Wal-mart, on my way to Trader Joes to see if they have any there. 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. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. Thanks for all the info! These tacos shells are fine for LID. For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. Coconut Milk great for making curries (both Thai and Indian). Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. Sweet!!!!!!! After that grandpa wanted another smoke so we walked out so he could have a smoke and get that "load" off his chest so to speak :) He walked with us up to the valet service and waited until the car was brought up. Beans great protein source while on LID. It comprises a peninsula surrounded by the North Sea (west), the Waddenzee (north), and the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel; east). Im so happy my blog was helpful to you. We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: They never tested my iodine before RAI (therapeutic or testing doses). 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. Many thanks, recipesforsustenance RAI If they are, which ones? Sep 08, 2017 @ 13:05:04. https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. Have thyroid cancer and gonna have to have treatment and do this diet, recipesforsustenance 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 :) Their hummus is amazing with their whole wheat tortillas it was my go to for most of the time when I didn't feel like eating as well as their whole wheat bread and avocado. Sugar is little higher than we generally prefer, but when on the LID.go for it! I used Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites to make omelettes, migas, and scrambled egg whites. We start the diet on the 11th. Sep 04, 2019 @ 19:52:37. 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). * And I can't seem to find no salt margarine. Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. -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". : ), Bernita Fraliex Oct 01, 2021 @ 20:23:05, First, I am sorry that your Thyroid Caner brought you to this point. I also used an awesome resource, LID Life Community (www.lidlifecommunity.org). So knowing that, grandpa was extremely relieved knowing grandma was in the ICU now and was on her way to recovery! As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. I knew there was more. t" and several Thyca Inspire folks have talked to the manufacturer who state the salt is iodine-free. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? There's also a great Facebook group for LID. 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! They are sweet to taste, have 14g of carbs 13g of sugars but it's natural sugars! I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! Coconut milk can be used in Indian or Thai curries or soups. Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. THANK YOU! Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . jani, unless we have to be on the diet, you still avoid iodine products? Amanda. It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. I was really nervous the first time. I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. -Cucumber Refrigerated Salad- keeps for 2 mo! Thank you for your email. On the ConAgra site, you can search for stores that carry their Fleischmann's products by zip code. They are also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. As always, read ingredient lists. 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!!! No Granola and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. Drain and put the squash into a bowl. I called the manufacturer and they gave me distributors in Boise to call and none of them have it. I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. You can microwave them for a quick meal. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! Purchased at Fresh Market. Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. The ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. Thank you so much for this site.. Doing RAI at home. Lid and Trader Joes - Thyroid cancer - Inspire They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Best of luck! The Key Lime Flavor is my favorite. Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! I also went to Trader Joes and found their Cinnamon Almonds are ok - raw almonds, sugar and cinnamon and they are sooooo good!!!! They are Organic, low organic sugar, no coloring, no sodium, etc. Oh that's great LIamdig! I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. 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 Your body needs salt to live and if you do not consume salt, there will be severe consequences. 100% Natural Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. Thanks this will help. 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. Some Daiya cheese substitutes contain sea salt, but some do not. Apr 10, 2016 @ 12:20:27, You are most welcome! I've been determined to find good stuff to eat on this irritating LID diet. Also, it MUST be the "Soy Free" variety." Is that for fresh as they may have dye? Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. Youve made it so easy. , recipesforsustenance When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. He came back and said they use uniodized salt in the their products, so they should all be ok!! Zero % sodium; low sugar. I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? Beef flavor bouillon. The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. ughhhh this is not for the weak. 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? Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . My wife and I are heading to Trader Joe's tomorrow and I am taking suggestions on what I just have get. Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. I used it to cook a chicken dish that my family loved! Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative This yogurt is delicious! We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. No lactose, no salt. I made the best chicken fingers ever last week. Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. ;-). I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. Hard to believe you can have bacon on LID. thanks is iodine bad for us survivors? The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. Milan says, "It's such a nice treat to start off a new weekand they're usually always under $7!" Jaguar (family friend) bought her lunch while mom and grandpa had sandwiches brought from home. The only downside is that the products are a bit pricey. I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. recipesforsustenance Is that advised? Keep in the refrigerator to avoid oil/ peanut butter separation. Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. Good Luck! The David brand does not contained iodized salt. Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a safe bet. 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. Salt free, gluten free and no MSG. Today I found a product that might help you. yes, iodine is naturally occurring in sea salt. The ingredients listed are only rice and water. I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. They are quite filling and tasty :) The hashbrowns were delicious cooked in a little olive oil and served alongside scrambled egg whites. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. 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! Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. "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. HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. I also found a salad dressing/marinade. I hope all goes well with your scan! Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. I still have almost two weeks to go. Getting ready to start LID diet in prep for my second round of RIT. Their granola cereals, many breads, dark chocolate bars, guacamole-like mashed avocados, coconut creamer, toasted almonds and frozen veggies made for a very tasty LID diet. Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. 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. Lots to choose from i made lots of baked garlic fries with their russet potatoes and their ketchup is so good! I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. I burned all my energy and then some but I am thankful I went to be there for grandma and my family! Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. I hope all goes well with your low iodine diet and second treatment. Should I be drinking distilled water? HI!!! Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says I hope all goes well with your RAI and you get the best results possible. This is a link: https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956. Better to be safe than sorry :) * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. 75% cacao. http://cookieandkate.com 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. recipesforsustenance 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. Thank you so much! Trader Joes Tabbouleh has no iodine BTW and it is VERY GOOD if you like Tabbouleh. Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) The company does not use iodized salt in the products that contain salt and they do not use carrageenan. Oct 14, 2022 @ 01:15:26, You are so welcome! This list is amazing!! 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! Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. Low Sodium * Can't seem to find the Rich's coffee Richand noticed there is soy in coffee mate. I love Trader Joe's! 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. Grandma was suppose to be in surgery at 9am, but because she had received blood a few weeks ago for a gastrointestinal bleed, they had to re-type and cross her blood before surgery. I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. I see they have organic Trader Joes Ketchup and tortilla chips. 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. 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!). 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 will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :) In fact, cup of cooked brown rice only has 1mcg. Im sorry you have thyroid cancer. recipesforsustenance That site has been so helpful in finding food items that dont contain iodine. I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. recipesforsustenance recipesforsustenance (LogOut/ Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store. Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. I took a puzzle book, pen, pencil and paper to doodle/write on to keep my mind occupied if everyone else there fell asleep. Sincerely, It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. icanbreath. This granola is delish! I am so glad my blog has been helpful to yall! -Trader Joe's Unsalted White Organic Corn Tortilla Chips 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. Smithfield Bacon This bacon does not contain iodized salt. recipesforsustenance recipesforsustenance What a great site! They also have a Facebook group for support. I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. Ive been kinda bummed out trying to find things I actually like to eat. I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! 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. Best wishes to you, as well. It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. 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! I got so sad for not having an accurate explanation on why and what food should i take. Trader Joes Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter Im not going to lie, I didnt care for this peanut butter that much. Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. RAI in 6 days! It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. I am starting to hear canola oil may not be as good as we think. As always, read labels before buying product. recipesforsustenance Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. Most Thomas Bagel Thins are also LID-friendly. I got some ground beef at Trader Joe's this past weekend just to eat. I start my LID tomorrow. 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! I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. Zero sodium/zero sugar. I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). 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.