I cant image. 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 found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. recipesforsustenance "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. how do you tell if they are LID? undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. recipesforsustenance Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. It comprises a peninsula surrounded by the North Sea (west), the Waddenzee (north), and the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel; east). I followed the guidelines from thyca.org (http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf). I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. Thank you for this post. 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! and what about chicken or vegetable stock..is there a company that is LID safe? Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. Frozen Hash Browns. Turned out the diet was way worse than the RAI. 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've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. I learn more each time I do LID and want to share because I know how hard it can be. It does get easier each time. Best wishes!! Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. recipesforsustenance All feedback will be appreciated. Thanks for all the info! The "fixings" were all fresh had no seasoning on them at all. This blog was a time and life saver!! I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. My 17 yr old son has to have the RAI. I was a nervous wreck when I started reading about the LID. 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 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. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. I could have sworn I picked this product up last year while on LID and sea salt was listed as an ingredient. It comes in a small 7 oz box (found it on the shelf of a local health food store). I was really nervous the first time. My MD got a urine iodine on me and it was well under what she wanted it to be! Both also had a good selection of fruit popsicles and sorbet that would be LID friendly to sooth any sweet tooth. I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! Is trader joe's fair trade? They are quite filling and tasty :) Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says Good Luck! I have RAI in two weeks.. recipesforsustenance Try not to worry about messing up. Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. Trader Joe's I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. It turned out pretty good all things considered. That took a weight off my shoulders, however I will probably still be a little cautious since grandma is 77! Thanks all ! Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. Drain and put the squash into a bowl. They carry many, many other labels, so go for the Trader Joe's label only and you should be all right. Time an time again, I was told that they did not use iodized salt and if they did, they would have to list it in the ingredients list as iodized salt. recipesforsustenance I burned all my energy and then some but I am thankful I went to be there for grandma and my family! Pringles Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. 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. I have had my surgeries and find out on Tuesday about treatment, but am sure I will have scanThanks again. I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. I think I will deserve comfort. Thank you so much for this list!! Also, some food suggestions help too. These TJ spreads do not contain any. 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. I just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! Hi everyone!! Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. Can radiation seep through plastic? Does anyone know what it is? Thank you for this awesome list! The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . Calling and speaking with the Nuclear Safety Officer at my hospital helped alleviate many of my fears. I figured that since I was only drinking coffee with this non-dairy creamer once a day, it was something I was comfortable consuming. Best wishes to you, as well. I had to read the ingredients on the hummus though.some of them listed Sea Salt and some listed just salt.both were Trader Joe brand, So you really need to read the labels carefully. Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. Am I missing something with Trader Joes? I've been using the trader joes album along with the other albums and want to thank everyone who has worked so diligently putting them together butit's still hard. 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. Oreos Oreos are vegan and as long as they are a flavor that doesnt contain prohibited ingredients, they are acceptable for LID. Thanks in advance, I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. I have a 17 year old son too. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! It is best if rice is limited on LID. Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. Went to Trader Joes. Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. 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. Egg white with water for the wash. Matza meal with my salt, paprika and onion powder for the dredgecooked in a little hot oil. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. what an eye opener this has been. I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. I am so glad you are finding my blog helpful! They will also specify if they use sea salt instead of non-iodized salt, so you can avoid those products! Far better than last year's LID diet. I got a call today to go on LID and off my Cytomel. Missy Sutherland Cadwell ~Wanda. contain no added salt. The only downside is that the products are a bit pricey. I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? Trader Joe's. "This Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry is super simple to make in under 10 minutes," Silverman says. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Amanda. Keep in the refrigerator to avoid oil/ peanut butter separation. Use the Tabs below to see our daily LID menu by meal. Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free! I took a puzzle book, pen, pencil and paper to doodle/write on to keep my mind occupied if everyone else there fell asleep. If a company changes their recipe, they have to list the new ingredient on the label. Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. There's also a great Facebook group for LID. 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. I figured I married him for better or worse, at least we can do this part of the journey together. Make sure you read labels. : ) But, its better than any other vegan cheese I have ever tasted and it does not contain soy ingredients. I hope RAI went well and you are recovering well. 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! Aug 25, 2018 @ 13:15:21. I recently had a totally thyroidectomy and am now starting the LID in 2 days. Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. 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! I assume you are preparing to do a whole body scan. YUMMY I am looking forward to it as I am starving :) It's my big meal of the day as the rest of the time I usually have small snacks/meals through the day to regulate my blood sugars!! I dont love how it tastes in coffee, though. 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. Are you sure you want to block this member? Look for the "Where to Buy button" in the upper middle part of their web page. ;-). Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:21:30. Also I would like to have some bread or bagel but I guess I get confused when I read Thomas Bagels and it says it contains soy but yet its soybean, but not sure if that is soybean oil which we can have or soy beans. Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves goes great with peanut butter. I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. 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. Kosher salt can be easily found in the grocery store next to the table salt. I almost bought them but I never seen it anywhere that anyone on a LID diet bought these products. REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. They have two other flavors, Vanilla and Hazelnut. Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . Hi everyone! Jaguar (family friend) bought her lunch while mom and grandpa had sandwiches brought from home. Keebler Club Crackers a variety of Keebler crackers with allowed ingredients (dont get the cheese flavored ones) are safe for LID. I do have Trader Joe's close, if anyone has a list they would like to share I am willing to take all the help offered. Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. : ), Bernita Fraliex Dole Fruit Squish'ems! is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. Hunts regular ketchup is actually fine for LID too. She was able to get me fresh veggies. 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/. http://cookieandkate.com recipesforsustenance (LogOut/ Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? She was only in surgery about 2 hours maybe less!!! From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. 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 We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". Thanks this will help. * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist LID Life Community is a good resource and may give you some food ideas. Filled with seasoned ground beef, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and salsa, tacos make for a quick and easy meal. I shopped there and talked to an employee that wasn't as informative or helpful . Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. * Variety of unsalted tortilla chips Best wishes! I used it to cook a chicken dish that my family loved! Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) t" and several Thyca Inspire folks have talked to the manufacturer who state the salt is iodine-free. I don't use milk or creamer in my coffee but use too so I know that it's tough to go without. I dont like to cook so a lot of these will be perfect for me. I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. They are Organic, low organic sugar, no coloring, no sodium, etc. I contacted the company to see what type of salt they used in their products and got this response: I have received your inquiry regarding our Texas Pete Hot Sauce and the salt in our products. However, it's likely very safe for the 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! Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. No Granola I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. recipesforsustenance and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. The Key Lime Flavor is my favorite. Oct 01, 2021 @ 20:23:05, First, I am sorry that your Thyroid Caner brought you to this point. They also have a coconut based creamer for coffee. Find other members in this community to connect with. Noord-Holland, English North Holland, coastal provincie (province), northwestern Netherlands. I hope everything is going well for you. -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) 75% cacao. Keeping a good thought for you! -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". Good luck to you! Smithfield Bacon This bacon does not contain iodized salt. Im so sorry your son is going through this. I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. recipesforsustenance Bridget Thompson Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. We start the diet on the 11th. I also found a salad dressing/marinade. Trader Joes Organic Coconut Milk coconut milk without the weird preservatives found in other canned coconut milk. Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. Will continue to buy these after the LID! Have thyroid cancer and gonna have to have treatment and do this diet, recipesforsustenance I have been going out of my mind trying to find something to eat. Hard to believe you can have bacon on LID. Will be using after the LID. There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. Trader Joe's does not use any iodized salt in our product labels. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. No one is very savvy about iodine, but just let them know that any sea ingredient (kelp, fish, etc.) Ingredients list 10 mg of sodium. Just click on the link! Zero sodium; 40 calories/serving. Sep 08, 2017 @ 13:05:04. icanbreath. Mar 18, 2022 @ 02:37:56, Im sorry you are going through this. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. . Some brands contain salt, so read labels. The amount varies by typeof rice and where it was grown. - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet I just bought trader joe's salt free corn chips and hummus. Best wishes! Coconut milk can also be used to make a non-dairy whipped cream. Coconut milk can also be used as a coffee creamer in a pinch. You can find unsalted canned beans, but its more economical to just cook dried beans at home and season with kosher salt. Tomatoes in a can? The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. 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 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. I will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :) I really appreciate how detailed this is! Thank you! For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. Of course, there may be regional differences so you should always check the ingredients list. Best wishes! Uncle Bens 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. Glad to see Publix brands too! recipesforsustenance This is day 3 of my LID and I'm not gonna liethis is tough! Trader Joes Tabbouleh has no iodine BTW and it is VERY GOOD if you like Tabbouleh. Sugar is little higher than we generally prefer, but when on the LID.go for it! Rice is also very low in iodine. 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. 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 :) Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. This community is sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, an Inspire trusted partner. I hope everything goes well with your RAI treatment. Thank you for the list. Some people do not realize that iodine is in sea salt as well as kosher salt. Sep 04, 2019 @ 19:52:37. I hope all goes well for him. I made the best chicken fingers ever last week. Very supportive group. I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. 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. I know it's a low iodine dietso I am hoping with moderationI'm good. Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. I left for Seattle around 6am and finally got home around 8pm last night! I think I was so hypo the first time I made a few mistakesNow that I'm doing my 6 month WBS I guess I'll find out how bad those mistakes were! Apple Cranberry juice. -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) They have a list of safe foods. Lid and Trader Joes - Thyroid cancer - Inspire any tomato sauce already prepared we can use? Better to be safe than sorry :) My understanding is that it is only the items with the Trader Joe's label. I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. This helps me hugely since I went vegan this year! Its a brand new bed bought at christmasIt has a water proof bed lineris it safe or should I sleep on an airbed? IBS/Crohn's LID considerations- slideshow video, The Low Iodine Diet, Tips, Ideas & Recipes, My LID Pinterest Board- info resources/food/snack/product ideas, Low Iodine Free Cookbook- 100+ pages of recipes- PDF, LID Recipe Book- from Thyroid Cancer Canada, Thyroid Cancer Basics- 56 page PDF overview from ThyCa, Check Your Neck- Free Low Iodine Cookbook, Dr. Oz short video "How to Test Your Thyroid", Thyroid Cancer Survivors Assn.- Excellent Resouce. We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips Stick to the guidelines and you should be fine. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! Organic Bragg's Hawaiian fat free apple cider and tropical fruits with ginger dressing. Coconut Milk great for making curries (both Thai and Indian). Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. recipesforsustenance Im assuming it was good since you posted all of these items. Ive been kinda bummed out trying to find things I actually like to eat. I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! This in no way tastes like cheese. I am so glad I found this. I did read that Trader Joes does not use iodized salt in their brand products. It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. I see they have organic Trader Joes Ketchup and tortilla chips. I used it to make Beef Stew and it was rich and tasted great. Plan to use this seasoning after the LID! I love Trader Joe's! Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: They were a bit pricey for the quantity, so dried beans are always a good option (but they take forever to cook!) I have heard tales of people ending up in the hospital because they didnt consume salt on LID. I cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. I was shopping for bread in Trader Joes, and one of their employees offered to call and see which ones were low iodine. 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! Its easy to do in the crockpot. I know there was a cream that was nondairy and LID safe, for coffee, in the freezer section in whole foods but I don't remember the name. Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. We'll start with questions about LID and move onto questions about RAI. Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. As of May 3, my iodine level was high. 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. You are so welcome! This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. How did you find out that these products were LID safe? when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. This put the surgery off until 11am. Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. I probably would not use their products to be on the safe side. You are welcome! Products I Used on LID | On a Butterfly's Wings Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. 150 calories per serving. They also have a Facebook group for support. This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. Mar 08, 2020 @ 16:45:36. I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. All are completely LID friendly, no dairy, no soy, no iodized salt and really so tasty I almost felt guity! I hope LID got to be a little easier for you. 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). Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:24:58. 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.
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