I think I will deserve comfort. 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!!! I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. RAI Last blood work my TSH was .14.what does that mean? is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! Rice. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. -Morton's Course Kosher salt--Morton's website says that it is not iodized even though the box itself does not say "this product does not contain iodine". I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. Noord-Holland, English North Holland, coastal provincie (province), northwestern Netherlands. 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 got some ground beef at Trader Joe's this past weekend just to eat. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. Are you sure you want to block this member? if iodized salt is used, it's supposed to be listed as such. Texas Pete Hot Sauce I was pretty excited when I found out I could have this hot sauce while on LID. Ending week two of my second round with LID. http://cookieandkate.com Jan 19, 2022 @ 11:56:42. So yesterday went shopping at 2 great (albeit pricey and sometimes hard to find) grocery stores and boy, I did good. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. I just bought trader joe's salt free corn chips and hummus. ughhhh this is not for the weak. It is best if rice is limited on LID. 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 have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. And Jaime Milan, EatingWell's digital news and lifestyle editor, can't resist picking up a bouquet on her weekly grocery run. I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! potassium iodide is the iodine in iodized salt. recipesforsustenance Best wishes! For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. 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. They also have a coconut based creamer for coffee. The first time I did LID, I was miserable. Ive been kinda bummed out trying to find things I actually like to eat. 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. They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. There are some restrictions on certain kinds of beans, but black beans and garbanzos are considered to be fine. From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. 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 been to Whole foods, and Wal-mart, on my way to Trader Joes to see if they have any there. I had one for a snack on day 4 :) No iodized salt in Trader Joes Brand Products! Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. Good Luck! However, it's likely very safe for the LID. Im so happy my blog was helpful to you. Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! (LogOut/ Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! Im so sorry your son is going through this. Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. ? That's right- we're from the south! I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? 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 has really helped me get ready for the LID. The ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. 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. I used it to cook a chicken dish that my family loved! Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. ~Wanda. -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) Zero% sodium; 160 cal./serving; gluten free. Broccoli), -Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado, -Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro, and Lime, -Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado Salad. If they are, which ones? So Delicious Coconut Coffee Creamer Original This is the only non-dairy coffee creamer that I have found that doesnt have sea salt, soy, or carrageenan. Hang in there, mama. 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). You are so welcome! I am starting to hear canola oil may not be as good as we think. = Rough. One day I had to eat breakfast outa fresh egg white omelette with veggies. 3 before RAI and 2 after RAI. You can microwave them for a quick meal. On my way for my second dose of RAI (higher dose). I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. Conr tortillas were good with their ground turkey. 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. See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! Today I found a product that might help you. Thank you for the list. * Unsalted tortilla chips As always, read ingredient lists. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. recipesforsustenance made by Dole and some cashew and almond bars. I will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. The hashbrowns were delicious cooked in a little olive oil and served alongside scrambled egg whites. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. I think I can handle natural pb and banana's for sandwiches often but I probably need a little more in the option category. Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free! THANKS SO MUCH!!!! I am so glad my blog has been helpful to yall! So knowing that, grandpa was extremely relieved knowing grandma was in the ICU now and was on her way to recovery! * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) 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! Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. Also, grom what I learned and researched, LID can/does make a difference. I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? 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! recipesforsustenance 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. No lactose, no salt. Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. 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. Thank you for this post! Zero sodium/zero sugar. I also like their Organic unsalted tortilla chips! 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!!!! I've been determined to find good stuff to eat on this irritating LID diet. Seeing it all written out helps me to think about everything that I can have on a low iodine diet instead of what I cannot have. Sweet!!!!!!! Look for the "Where to Buy button" in the upper middle part of their web page. 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. No sodium; no milk products. My iodine level didn't drop enough when checked via blood work. I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! Went to Trader Joes. Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Rice Iodine occurs naturally in rice. -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. Purchased at Fresh Market. I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. http://www.saltfreevegan.com -Enjoy life semi-sweet mini chips (dairy, nut, & soy free) thanks is iodine bad for us survivors? I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. Thank you!!!!! I have the cookbooks but am wanting breakfast and snack ideas not in the cookbook. recipesforsustenance And, it is delicious toasted. They were a bit pricey for the quantity, so dried beans are always a good option (but they take forever to cook!) Don't know whyI need to find out. : ), Bernita Fraliex It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. "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. 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 I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. Their fresh ciabatta bread, too. Have one who knows what he is talking about now so all will be good, recipesforsustenance Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. I'm starting my LiD today and I spend some time in Trader aloes looking for Iodine free foods. 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. Oscar Mayer brand bacon is LID-safe too. Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. Thank goodness. One nice thing is that if a TJ item is made with Sea Salt it says so on the label, if it says Salt as an ingredient it is non-iodized. The David brand does not contained iodized salt. I am also dairy (milk products) free, but almost no need to mention that since milk is not allowed on the LID anyway. I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? 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. -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) Beans great protein source while on LID. I packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. Fed ex 2nd day (wonder what that would cost?) The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? I cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! You are welcome! 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 also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. Just check the labels. Best wishes to you, as well. potassium iodide is what you need to look for in salt (aside from sea salt). recipesforsustenance Trader Joes Organic Coconut Milk coconut milk without the weird preservatives found in other canned coconut milk. 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. Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese Style Spread a vegan, soy-free cream cheese alternative that does not contain iodized salt. 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. Best of luck to you! 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. It was great to have on hand to make soups. Trader Joes Coconut Creamer I like this coffee creamer better than the So Delicious brand. They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! It comprises a peninsula surrounded by the North Sea (west), the Waddenzee (north), and the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel; east). That site has been so helpful in finding food items that dont contain iodine. This morning the drainage tube came out which means they got all the fluid out of her lung (reducing the risk for pneumonia) and she was sitting up and eating cheerios! I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:24:58. Sugar is little higher than we generally prefer, but when on the LID.go for it! This sure helped! Im so sorry to hear that both you and your husband have (or had) thyroid cancer. When I finally woke up this morning I was SORE!!! I assume you are preparing to do a whole body scan. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. You are welcome! Rapunzel No Salt Added Vegetable Bouillon Ibought this vegan vegetable bouillon at Earth Fare. I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. -Also adapted the spicy-sun dried tomato and broccoli pasta- omit all the cheese and olives; read labels on sun dried tomatoes and pasta, and added in chickpeas) Cassandra Pogue Is that good? I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain 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 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. Anyone have Amy other easy tips? Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! I did read that Trader Joes does not use iodized salt in their brand products. Should I be drinking distilled water? Oh that's great LIamdig! I called the manufacturer and they gave me distributors in Boise to call and none of them have it. Used when making crock pot beef roast. Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. Can anyone help? I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. 100% Natural Purchased at Whole Foods. Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain 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. I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. *Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread - totally free of salt, dairy, and soy - is heavy and dense but, call things considere, taste pretty good - plus it is nice for those of us w/o bread machines! The only ingredient is coconut. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. Oct 14, 2022 @ 01:15:26, You are so welcome! Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. These tacos shells are fine for LID. Or should I stick to veg only or organic chicken? Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. 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. This in no way tastes like cheese. I hope you will find some of the meal ideas on this blog helpful. Whole Foods Hi! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. and I know from inquiries Unilever & Frito Lay do not use iodized salt. It is a LOW iodine diet, not a NO iodine diet, afterall. She was able to get me fresh veggies. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. Lots of Hugs as Always, I don't think the ground beef is USDA organic, but it is from TJs. I have Celiac Dermititis Herpetiformis which iodine acts as an irritant. I will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :) I discovered that a LID will cause the leisions you go away. 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. What are the items that are favorites of others? I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. FOR EXAMPLE: Frosted Shredded Wheat are ok to eat! Soybean oil and soy lecithin are allowed on LID in moderation. 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). Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. Hard to believe you can have bacon on LID. Take care and good luck! I hope all goes well with your scan! Purchased at Whole Foods. They do Cary non dairy vegan cheese. Rice Noodles I found these rice noodles at an Asian Market. Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! I am staying between 75-96 consistently since I started the LID! 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 :) Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? Im so glad you found the site useful. I used it to make Beef Stew and it was rich and tasted great. 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. Knowing myself, I would feel bad if I didn't follow the LID to the best of my ability. My 17 yr old son has to have the RAI. I hope RAI went well and you are recovering well. I have a 17 year old son too. Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Dole Fruit Squish'ems! Kens Steakhouse Zesty Italian dressing this dressing is great to have on hand for salads (and to use as a marinade). I dont love how it tastes in coffee, though. I dont like to cook so a lot of these will be perfect for me. By calling the consumer hotlines for the products or by messaging the company on Facebook, I was able to confirm the products do not contain iodized salt and that expanded what I was able to eat. An airbed does not seem comfortable. You are so welcome! I'm starting my LID on Thursday the 21st. Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. There's also a great Facebook group for LID. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. This product does contain sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. You are so welcome! I was up the entire night before, couldn't get comfortable, couldn't sleep and well my anxiety was a bit elevated worrying about grandma! Thank you so much for posting this!!! 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. recipesforsustenance KBye ~ Wendi. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:40:38. 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/. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! Others here have gotten written confirmation from them that any salt used in Trader Joe's branded food is iodine-free. The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. Trader Joe's does not use any iodized salt in our product labels. Thank you so much for this list!! Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. I have yet to run into a large manufacturer who uses iodized salt in their products. We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. I tried to be as strict with the LID as possible. Thanks this will help. Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. Best of luck! I dug out my back pack and started filling it up with things I thought I would need for a long day in Seattle! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account.