Mar 18, 2022 @ 02:37:56, Im sorry you are going through this. Zero sodium/zero sugar. Thank you so much! Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! I am so glad you are finding my blog helpful! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! 150 calories per serving. This is day 3 of my LID and I'm not gonna liethis is tough! An airbed does not seem comfortable. I assume you are preparing to do a whole body scan. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. Of course, there may be regional differences so you should always check the ingredients list. * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) I discovered that a LID will cause the leisions you go away. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet. (LogOut/ I have been making my own bread but like knowing I have this in the freezer. Hope to hear from you! contain no added salt. This list is amazing!! I hope LID got to be a little easier for you. The ingredients listed are only rice and water. -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) Trader Joes Organic Super Dark Chocolate with Almonds it didnt feel like I should be eating this chocolate.it was too yummy. Sweet!!!!!!! Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) 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!!! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Awesome post! That's right- we're from the south! * Earth Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread - as you can tell from the name, there is no soy, no dairy, it is gluten and lactose free and vegan friendly - only down side is there is a teeeeennnnyy tiny bit of salt in it but less than 2% so I'm willing to risk it (plus it taste good!) By the time we got back up there I think we were there about 20 minutes before the doctor came out to let us know everything went great in surgery and that grandma was already up in the ICU recovering from surgery! 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. * Unsalted tortilla chips 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!!! So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. I have cancer and am doing the radioactive iodine treatment next week. * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. Rice is a good source of energy, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate, and vitamin E. Oct 01, 2021 @ 20:23:05, First, I am sorry that your Thyroid Caner brought you to this point. Thanks this will help. The first time I did LID, I was miserable. However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. Trader Joe's does not use any iodized salt in our product labels. I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet, Papillary and follicular thyroid cancer (differentiated), Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2), Mental challenges of living with thyroid cancer, ThyCa fundraising and thyroid cancer research grants. 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! Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! * Variety of unsalted tortilla chips I have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby, as well as a local health food store. I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. Some Daiya cheese substitutes contain sea salt, but some do not. Its easy to do in the crockpot. It seems to good to be true. Jul 04, 2017 @ 14:04:03. Yes, Tostitos brand items are okay to eat on LID (as long as they do not contain any forbidden ingredients) Tostitos and Frito-Lays brand products do not contain iodized salt. However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. how do you tell if they are LID? I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: -Mother's Sodium Free Plain Whole Grain Brown Rice Cakes Am I missing something with Trader Joes? Apr 18, 2020 @ 03:42:37. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). I hope everything is going well for you. It is best if rice is limited on LID. Egg white with water for the wash. Matza meal with my salt, paprika and onion powder for the dredgecooked in a little hot oil. I cant image. 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. and I know from inquiries Unilever & Frito Lay do not use iodized salt. recipesforsustenance They have two other flavors, Vanilla and Hazelnut. On my third round of LID, I found a wonderful resource, http://lidlifecommunity.org. Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Beef flavor bouillon. is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. 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. When possible, I have added photos of our meals, pictures of food ingredients and links to recipes. La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. What are the items that are favorites of others? yes, iodine is naturally occurring in sea salt. They have Unsalted, Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips and they are amazing, just not salty. With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. I loved their unsalted tortilla chips, and the unsalted nuts at TJ's were the best!! Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. They also have a Facebook group for support. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. 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 :) Hope that helps! , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . : ), Bernita Fraliex I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) Cyndi, recipesforsustenance I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. recipesforsustenance I am staying between 75-96 consistently since I started the LID! You are so welcome! No Granola Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. 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). Thanks, Kareylynn. Between 2008 and 2012 I purchased all my dairy products there because they were cheaper than the regular grocery store. Thank you for these great ideas. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:40:38. My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. 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. Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. They will also specify if they use sea salt instead of non-iodized salt, so you can avoid those 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! Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. It turned out pretty good all things considered. 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 packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! They also have a coconut based creamer for coffee. I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. 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. Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. Flowers. I thought I would have to be extremely careful with fruits and such, but I learned shortly after being diagnosed which fruits spike my sugars and almost none do thankfully! David Sunflower Seeds These are a great salty snack. Trader joes sodium free whole wheat bread its actually pretty good i just sprayed some olive oil on it and had it with egg whites for lunch very good. Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. Hi everyone! I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? My experience with thyroid cancer with emphasis on Low-Iodine Diet recipes and menus. . I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. My husband is on LID for the first time, and youve helped tremendously! There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. Take care and good luck! -Enjoy life semi-sweet mini chips (dairy, nut, & soy free) Will continue to buy these after the LID! I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? You can have pasta and LID-safe bread (dough conditioners found in commercial breads contains iodine), so I am pretty certain enriched flour is not a problem. Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. I am having RAI next Friday.. 1st and Last!! Mar 20, 2022 @ 17:36:41, Im sorry you are having to have a second dose of RAI. Gluten-Free In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. Hi Suzi, We do not used iodized salt in our Thai Kitchen or Simply Asia products. and what about chicken or vegetable stock..is there a company that is LID safe? I have been going out of my mind trying to find something to eat. I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. Im back on the LID diet. Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. Youve made it so easy. -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) Also, some food suggestions help too. Thank you for the list. 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. recipesforsustenance Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. 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. A reading of the labels of the stuff listed showed no salt, no dairy and no soy (the big "3" to avoid in my opinion). 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. I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). This put the surgery off until 11am. Plus both stores have an excellent selection of fresh fruits, veggies and meats. Jun 14, 2021 @ 19:06:44. 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. All are completely LID friendly, no dairy, no soy, no iodized salt and really so tasty I almost felt guity! Zero % sodium; low sugar. Knowing myself, I would feel bad if I didn't follow the LID to the best of my ability. Best wishes! You can do it, though! Ugh! Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. I have also enjoyed their fire roasted no salt salsa. 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. Thank you in advance!! Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. Mar 17, 2017 @ 23:33:18. recipesforsustenance 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. There are several Kens salad dressings that are suitable for LID>. The Key Lime Flavor is my favorite. They are sweet to taste, have 14g of carbs 13g of sugars but it's natural sugars! -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) I hope RAI went well and you are recovering well. Apple Cranberry juice. It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! what else can I put on my coffee.I still need to make my Mayo My WBS is scheduled for next wed how soon after do you think I will get my Rai ,I know I have to wait for the radiologist to call me with the results then schedule .I just want to be done ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Anybody like me out there? I have never heard of that condition, but its so interesting that low iodine diet helps. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. Are you sure you want to block this member? It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. I don't use milk or creamer in my coffee but use too so I know that it's tough to go without. . Coconut milk can be used in Indian or Thai curries or soups. As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! Also, Pomi makes a box of chopped tomatoes with no salt added. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! 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 went to that website its amazing!!! Im confused about butter. Jaguar (family friend) bought her lunch while mom and grandpa had sandwiches brought from home. (Didn't think to ask.) I start my LID tomorrow. Anyone know? Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. Make sure you read labels. -Poland Springs Sparkling water (raspberry lime essence) when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. Started LID yesterday. Aug 19, 2019 @ 23:49:39. Thank you for this post. icanbreath. * Corn tortillas Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. Can radiation seep through plastic? 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. Beans great protein source while on LID. We start the diet on the 11th. The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. Im so sorry your son is going through this. THANKS SO MUCH!!!! Change). The ingredients of the shreds are: Filtered water, tapioca flour, expeller pressed non-GMO canola and/or safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, vegan natural flavours, inactive yeast, vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid (vegan, for flavour), titanium dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral). They never tested my iodine before RAI (therapeutic or testing doses). Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. Is it really helpful to place plastic around computers and phones. The company does not use iodized salt in the products that contain salt and they do not use carrageenan. most companies respond very quickly. I am so glad I found your blog. I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam Thank goodness. Coconut Milk great for making curries (both Thai and Indian). The Tuscan Pane does not contain sea salt. 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. 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. Hang in there, mama. I got a call today to go on LID and off my Cytomel. Soybean oil and soy lecithin are allowed on LID in moderation. 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. - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?)