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 :) Purchased at Fresh Market. Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. Good Luck!! Thank you for this post! Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. This blog was a time and life saver!! 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. My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. 6 weeks is a long time to be on this diet. recipesforsustenance Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? No iodized salt in Trader Joes Brand Products! Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! I think I can handle natural pb and banana's for sandwiches often but I probably need a little more in the option category. 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. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! 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! 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 am staying between 75-96 consistently since I started the LID! See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! Im glad I found this site. So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. I hope all goes well. They are quite filling and tasty :) It is flavored, but has no sweeteners and no sodium (LaCroix, Perrier, Trader Joe's sparkling water). Sep 04, 2019 @ 19:52:37. How did you find out that these products were LID safe? When do you stop driving after going HYPO? "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. Apr 18, 2020 @ 03:42:37. Jun 24, 2020 @ 21:03:43. I was told that ConAgra Foods does not use iodized salt in their products and if they did, it would be labeled as iodized salt in the ingredients list. * Corn tortillas The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. 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! Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Best wishes! * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. I'm in the process of making a food list so I can shop and prepare. Lots of Hugs as Always, recipesforsustenance I assume you are preparing to do a whole body scan. 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. No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. They do Cary non dairy vegan cheese. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. Delicious with the Elmhurst Milked Cashews. Smithfield Bacon This bacon does not contain iodized salt. The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. Thank you so much for this list!! Use the Tabs below to see our daily LID menu by meal. I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. Purchased at Whole Foods. You are so welcome! This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! If a company changes their recipe, they have to list the new ingredient on the label. I cant image. It is NOT iodized. 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. Zero sodium/zero sugar. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! 75% cacao. 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). FYI, this bread doesnt contain salt or dough conditioners. Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. 100% Natural Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. I knew there was more. 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). Find other members in this community to connect with. I have a 17 year old son too. Of course, there may be regional differences so you should always check the ingredients list. recipesforsustenance 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? Oh that's great LIamdig! Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. 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. I found it thru someone on here. The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. recipesforsustenance Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. recipesforsustenance I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. I hope all goes well for your husband. 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!!!! There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. Rice Noodles I found these rice noodles at an Asian Market. It was great to have on hand to make soups. Is that for fresh as they may have dye? Im back on the LID diet. Other brands, such as Eden for example, say No Salt Added, but have kombu seaweed added (so stay away from those). I was really nervous the first time. Should I be drinking distilled water? recipesforsustenance I could have sworn I picked this product up last year while on LID and sea salt was listed as an ingredient. Best of luck to you! 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. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. It includes the west Frisian island of Texel off its northern tip. Mar 27, 2021 @ 15:54:08, The first time I did LID was so hard. : ) . It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. , recipesforsustenance I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. I left for Seattle around 6am and finally got home around 8pm last night! 3g sugar. I figured that since I was only drinking coffee with this non-dairy creamer once a day, it was something I was comfortable consuming. 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. I am finding that the opposite is true, I am having a hard time keeping my sugars up enough because my endo does not want my sugars below 90 but so far I am barely there!!! Thank you thank you thank you for this!!! Mar 18, 2022 @ 02:37:56, Im sorry you are going through this. Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. Anyone have Amy other easy tips? I have tried to call and email them but did not get a response. most companies respond very quickly. recipesforsustenance ~Wanda.. It is best if rice is limited on LID. Yay! i that what is thyca patients should do? If I wasn't as strict with the LID (starting it sooner and eliminating as much iodine as possible) then my RAI treatment would have been delayed even longer. I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. Im assuming it was good since you posted all of these items. 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. Cyndi, recipesforsustenance The Tuscan Pane does not contain sea salt. I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary diet. Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) We'll start with questions about LID and move onto questions about RAI. This put the surgery off until 11am. 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. Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. I also found a salad dressing/marinade. 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. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. Change). Trader Joes Organic Super Dark Chocolate with Almonds it didnt feel like I should be eating this chocolate.it was too yummy. Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) I don't think the ground beef is USDA organic, but it is from TJs. I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. (Didn't think to ask.) Hang in there, mama. I have never heard of that condition, but its so interesting that low iodine diet helps. As always, read labels before buying product. Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. I wish you the best of health in the future. Non-Dairy Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. Will continue to buy these after the LID! I have been reading through postsand trying to answer my questions through those so as not to bother anyonebut geez that takes too much timeso I have decided to postand many of you veterans will find yourself repeating yourself and for that I apologize. The instant ones have sodium. LID is not easy, but Im glad I could help make it a little less stressful for you. Trader Joes Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter Im not going to lie, I didnt care for this peanut butter that much. Looked forever for a bar of chocolateThis was it! Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. 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. 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. The ingredients listed are only rice and water. They never tested my iodine before RAI (therapeutic or testing doses). They were a bit pricey for the quantity, so dried beans are always a good option (but they take forever to cook!) Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. Getting ready to start LID diet in prep for my second round of RIT. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. Best wishes to you, as well. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). Water, tomato, tomato paste, vinegar, iodized salt, onion, Chilpotle peppers, coriander, soybean oil, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum, caramel color and spices. -Poland Springs Sparkling water (raspberry lime essence) Thank you for your many comments and views. They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. ~Wanda. Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. No lactose, no salt. Try not to worry about messing up. This is day 3 of my LID and I'm not gonna liethis is tough! Feel crappy AND not eat comfort foods? I dont like to cook so a lot of these will be perfect for me. With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. (LogOut/ Bottom line is Trader Joes Brand (products that they manufacture themselves) products use non-iodized salt. She then needed to go to Walmart to pick up a few things so we headed over there and I found some stuff there for me on the LID! I did, however, find a NO SALT sprouted multi grain bread made by Alvarado Street Bakery in the freezer at my Boney's market. Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! Im so glad you found it useful. David Sunflower Seeds These are a great salty snack. Hunts regular ketchup is actually fine for LID too. They will also specify if they use sea salt instead of non-iodized salt, so you can avoid those products! I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! I cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. I am having RAI next Friday.. 1st and Last!! In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. 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. We start the diet on the 11th. I shopped there and talked to an employee that wasn't as informative or helpful . 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). No Corn Syrup HI!!! Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:23:56, You are so welcome! I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. He came back and said they use uniodized salt in the their products, so they should all be ok!! I start my LID tomorrow. My favorite ingredient from the LID. What are the items that are favorites of others? I discovered that a LID will cause the leisions you go away. Im so sorry your son is going through this. Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. I hope everything goes well with your RAI treatment. Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. Zero sodium- make sure they are "old fashioned" and not INSTANT! Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby, as well as a local health food store. Did the LID last year before my RAI, now preparing for WBS and Thyrogen. Zero % sodium; low sugar. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. Ive been kinda bummed out trying to find things I actually like to eat. Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. I would like to think I am superwoman and will not experience any symptomsbut better check with you all. 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 am a mediocre cook at best so making my own foods for the next 2 weeks is going to be rough. Ok - seriously, I have hunted high and low for "Rich's coffee creamer - non dairy" and no where in Boise Idaho can I find it. 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. It is a low iodine diet, not a no iodine diet. Sincerely, Yes, I need to see the big picture and not focus on the bad, but that's easy for them to say! 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. I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. Good luck to you! Things are going to be okay. Calling and speaking with the Nuclear Safety Officer at my hospital helped alleviate many of my fears. As i search thru the Web on the dos and donts i realised i should avoid it. Oct 14, 2022 @ 01:15:26, You are so welcome! I went to that website its amazing!!! Thank you so much! I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. Trader Joes Coconut Creamer I like this coffee creamer better than the So Delicious brand. 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 :) I start my LID tomorrow, and am now reading about distilled water. Hope to hear from you! Thank you for these great ideas. What a great site! 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 hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. Progresso Unsalted Chicken Broth contain no added salt. That took a weight off my shoulders, however I will probably still be a little cautious since grandma is 77! I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. The David brand does not contained iodized salt. 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. Jul 21, 2012 10:41 PM. 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. 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 Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. Our whole foods isn't open yet and may not be open til late fall 2012 and no Trader Joes here either. Ingredients list 10 mg of sodium. Gluten-Free They have Unsalted, Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips and they are amazing, just not salty. I took a puzzle book, pen, pencil and paper to doodle/write on to keep my mind occupied if everyone else there fell asleep. I also used an awesome resource, LID Life Community (www.lidlifecommunity.org). Thanks this will help. Their organic fruit leathers are good too!! Best wishes! Coconut milk can be used in Indian or Thai curries or soups. Hi! Not sure what to doif anything.? Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. Thank you for the list. -Mother's Sodium Free Plain Whole Grain Brown Rice Cakes Some people do not realize that iodine is in sea salt as well as kosher salt. Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. Thanks in advance, Hope your LID went well. 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. Most Thomas Bagel Thins are also LID-friendly. Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. Anyone besides me gluten free and facing the LID? Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. However, you are right about the hummus several have sea salt! Tips for Less Stressful LID Food Preparation: **Always consult with your medical treatment team and follow their current food list during your LID**, Some blog readers reported their physicians told them to avoid beets during the LID- These chips contain mostly sweet potatos with some beet chips- if you have been advised to avoid beets- simply pick out the beet chips and save for another family member. Does anyone know what it is? Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. Tomatoes in a can? 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/. Not to burst anyone's bubble-but my docs said not to use/trust any product that companies say they use non-iodized salt-unless they can put it in writing! Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. * Can't seem to find the Rich's coffee Richand noticed there is soy in coffee mate. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam 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 doesnt taste half bad. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. Rice is also very low in iodine. Whole Foods potassium iodide is what you need to look for in salt (aside from sea salt). This in no way tastes like cheese. The doc said she would have the intubation tube and on a breathing machine until last night or this morning, and her drainage tube in her chest (they found fluid in her lung during the surgery) would be in until they got the fluid out or up to 2 days. I'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. Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves goes great with peanut butter. Aug 19, 2019 @ 23:49:39. Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly.
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