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). Oct 01, 2021 @ 20:23:05, First, I am sorry that your Thyroid Caner brought you to this point. RAI No idea if it will be good but I'm excited to try it any tomato sauce already prepared we can use? Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. if iodized salt is used, it's supposed to be listed as such. recipesforsustenance This makes things so much easier!! We got this, recipesforsustenance Ha ha! I have been going out of my mind trying to find something to eat. - 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 also ate out at Chipotle and had grilled veggie burritos without dairy. I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. Have thyroid cancer and gonna have to have treatment and do this diet, recipesforsustenance 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. Thanks!! Both also had a good selection of fruit popsicles and sorbet that would be LID friendly to sooth any sweet tooth. I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. Thanks all ! This is a low iodine diet, not a no salt diet. As always, read labels before buying product. Im so glad you found it useful. Knowing myself, I would feel bad if I didn't follow the LID to the best of my ability. Anyone know if that's a fact or if I an eat the bread I bought? Trader Joe's does not use any iodized salt in our product labels. Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. 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). I have the cookbooks but am wanting breakfast and snack ideas not in the cookbook. I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. 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. It does get easier each time. Many thanks, recipesforsustenance My husband's RAI was 9/21/12 and his LID ended 48 hours later. recipesforsustenance Things are going to be okay. I LOVE to eat and they don't even consider the hormonal changes I'm going through! From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. Use the Tabs below to see our daily LID menu by meal. No lactose, no salt. recipesforsustenance It was at this point from sheer exhaustion that I lost my footing and fell onto/into a wooden bench at a very funny angle and got a bit hurt! The instant ones have sodium. Dole Fruit Squish'ems! Trader Joe's Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. Progresso Unsalted Chicken Broth contain no added salt. Have one who knows what he is talking about now so all will be good, recipesforsustenance It turned out pretty good all things considered. I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. 75% cacao. Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . She got the intubation tube out last night and came off the breathing machine!!! Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. We get in the car to finally head home after a long day but my day is not over yet!!! Thank you so much for doing the homework on so much of this. Best wishes! No red dyes. I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. i that what is thyca patients should do? Thank you for the kind comment. I'm starting my LID on Thursday the 21st. Both my husband and I have thyroid cancer, his being Papillary and mine Follicular. Its easy to do in the crockpot. Aug 19, 2019 @ 23:49:39. That's right- we're from the south! , recipesforsustenance Hope that helps! traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet. So, if it says salt as an ingredient, it is LID safe (of course you'll still need to look at the other ingredients in the product to see if they are LID safe). I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. I started today on LID and I must say quite confusing. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. Non-Dairy And, it is delicious toasted. I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. How did you find out that these products were LID safe? recipesforsustenance 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. 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 . Low Sodium I see they have organic Trader Joes Ketchup and tortilla chips. Thanks this will help. Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! Is that for fresh as they may have dye? I am staying between 75-96 consistently since I started the LID! 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 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! I hope all goes well with your low iodine diet and second treatment. I was shopping for bread in Trader Joes, and one of their employees offered to call and see which ones were low iodine. Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. I also went to Trader Joes and found their Cinnamon Almonds are ok - raw almonds, sugar and cinnamon and they are sooooo good!!!! I have Trader Joe's Organic Jellys and they are all great tasting. Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. Jul 04, 2017 @ 14:04:03. I did read that Trader Joes does not use iodized salt in their brand products. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. 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. Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. 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. But I don't want to put my spouse at risk when he returns to the room. I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Purchased at Whole Foods. 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. Im glad I found this site. I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. So yesterday went shopping at 2 great (albeit pricey and sometimes hard to find) grocery stores and boy, I did good. 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 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 One of them is StrawberryI also use Apricot and Blueberry even before the LID. Change). Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. : ) But, its better than any other vegan cheese I have ever tasted and it does not contain soy ingredients. Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. 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!). 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.). I was a nervous wreck when I started reading about the LID. (LogOut/ 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. Between 2008 and 2012 I purchased all my dairy products there because they were cheaper than the regular grocery store. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. Did you contact the sellers to make sure of the type of salt they used? Trader Joes Organic Coconut Milk coconut milk without the weird preservatives found in other canned coconut milk. I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. Hi! 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 :) No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. what an eye opener this has been. 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. This product does contain sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. I did, however, find a NO SALT sprouted multi grain bread made by Alvarado Street Bakery in the freezer at my Boney's market. 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. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. = Rough. Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. Good luck to you! Rice is also very low in iodine. We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". Please check back and let me know how you are doing. This is a link: https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956. I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. Try not to worry about messing up. 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? Yes!!! SomI picked up a load of sandwich bread there that did not include "sea salt" but now I'm concerned it may use Iodine Conditioners. By researching which type of salt food companies use allowed me to add a lot more products to my LID diet the next time I did it. However, you are right about the hummus several have sea salt! Keeping a good thought for you! Ill keep yall in my thoughts. Feb 16, 2021 @ 21:03:58. The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. Hope this helps! 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. At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. We wonder why we're all taking pills for out blood pressure when two slices of bread can have half a days sodium serving before we even put anything on it!!!! Doing RAI at home. Oscar Mayer brand bacon is LID-safe too. Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? :). http://cookieandkate.com Our whole foods isn't open yet and may not be open til late fall 2012 and no Trader Joes here either. I was very surprise to see that oreos are ok to eat since chocolate is not allowed. Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? Courtney :). http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. recipesforsustenance Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? I will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :) That site has been so helpful in finding food items that dont contain iodine. HI!!! ~Wanda.. I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! Good Luck! I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. I will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. My isolation was a great little vacation from real life. Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. recipesforsustenance * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist Aug 25, 2018 @ 13:15:21. recipesforsustenance I shopped there and talked to an employee that wasn't as informative or helpful . Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. I hope RAI went well and you are recovering well. What a great site! You are welcome! Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. 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. She was able to get me fresh veggies. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. Best wishes! See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. It is flavored, but has no sweeteners and no sodium (LaCroix, Perrier, Trader Joe's sparkling water). The only ingredient is coconut. Thanks for all the info! Plus both stores have an excellent selection of fresh fruits, veggies and meats. Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? t" and several Thyca Inspire folks have talked to the manufacturer who state the salt is iodine-free. Jewels, I understand that it is "low, not no iodine", but some people think they could just have that little bitnot realizing it adds up. 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. Thanks, Kareylynn! On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. One day I had to eat breakfast outa fresh egg white omelette with veggies. They also have lots of items that do not contain soy or soybean products like soybean oil, soy lethicin, or vegetable oils that contain soy. I emailed customer service and they wrote back that they contain salt which I knew, but they do not know if theres iodine in them. HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. Can radiation seep through plastic? 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! 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. It comprises a peninsula surrounded by the North Sea (west), the Waddenzee (north), and the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel; east). Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! Thank you so much! We got a call this morning and I am happy to say grandma is doing great all things considered! Did the LID last year before my RAI, now preparing for WBS and Thyrogen. Also, some food suggestions help too. I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? It was great to have on hand to make soups. I had one for a snack on day 4 :) Purchased at Whole Foods. I have read so many things about LID - I thought I read that there is a bread, peanut butter, chips and a salsa that are all allowed on the diet. Thank you so much for this list!! Hi! Conr tortillas were good with their ground turkey. I still have almost two weeks to go. He came back and said they use uniodized salt in the their products, so they should all be ok!! FYI, this bread doesnt contain salt or dough conditioners. We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. 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! Trader Joes Organic Super Dark Chocolate with Almonds it didnt feel like I should be eating this chocolate.it was too yummy. I don't think the ground beef is USDA organic, but it is from TJs. So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. I hope everything goes well with your RAI treatment. Zero sodium; 40 calories/serving. I am a mediocre cook at best so making my own foods for the next 2 weeks is going to be rough. -Trader Joe's Unsalted White Organic Corn Tortilla Chips I am wondering how did you determine if the foods listed had iodine salt in them?? 365 Brand Cashew Butter This is a delicious nut butter from Whole Foods. Their organic fruit leathers are good too!! However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. 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! 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. We'll start with questions about LID and move onto questions about RAI. There's also a great Facebook group for LID. Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:24:58. icanbreath. 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. I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. I read and re-read the ingredients list. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. Better to be safe than sorry :) Thanks in advance, Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:40:38. The hashbrowns were delicious cooked in a little olive oil and served alongside scrambled egg whites. Having a knowledgeable doctor makes a big difference. When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. 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. I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. My iodine level didn't drop enough when checked via blood work. I tried to be as strict with the LID as possible. -Trader Joe's Unsulphured dried mangos and pineapple Rice. My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! Sep 08, 2017 @ 13:05:04. 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!!! Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. LID Life Community does list several types of Pop Tarts as safe. When I asked them, they told me to ask my oncologist. * And I can't seem to find no salt margarine. The beddo I wash the sheets, throw them awaywhat? These TJ spreads do not contain any. (LogOut/ Last blood work my TSH was .14.what does that mean? Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! I am so glad you are finding my blog helpful! Thanks-a-Lot, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, and Thin Mints are all vegan and do not contain iodized salt. * Can't seem to find the Rich's coffee Richand noticed there is soy in coffee mate. I have heard tales of people ending up in the hospital because they didnt consume salt on LID. 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. I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary diet. There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. When I finally woke up this morning I was SORE!!! 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. Also, Pomi makes a box of chopped tomatoes with no salt added. An airbed does not seem comfortable. Im sorry you have thyroid cancer. I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. So knowing that, grandpa was extremely relieved knowing grandma was in the ICU now and was on her way to recovery! Here is the link to my original post https://www.inspire.com/groups/thyca-thyroid-cancer-survivors-association/discussion/no-iodized-salt-in-trader-joes-brand-products/. So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. I was miserable and hungry. It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. Of course, there may be regional differences so you should always check the ingredients list. Thank you for your email. 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. They are also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. I'm the one that confirmed it with trader joes. I've noticed I've been jittery and feeling anxious today My hearts feels like its racing and I'm a bit short of breath at times.not sure of its what I'm eating/not eating or my meds. Some people do not realize that iodine is in sea salt as well as kosher salt. Amy recipesforsustenance If you should have any further questions please contact me. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. 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.

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