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. Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. 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. 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 for your email. I just bought trader joe's salt free corn chips and hummus. Sweet!!!!!!! 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 Some of the items may be made in a factory that does make products with soy but as for the ingredient, they have products that do not contain these. recipesforsustenance When asked how she felt she said "I feel like shit" LMAO so we know grandma is on the mend and will be home soon enough :) I am so relieved!!! Oct 14, 2022 @ 01:15:26, You are so welcome! We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. I have Trader Joe's Organic Jellys and they are all great tasting. Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. Purchased at Whole Foods. Thank you for these great ideas. *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! Plus, frito-lay posts it on their website in FAQs that they do not use iodized salt. 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! You are welcome! Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. Hope that helps! Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. Her cardiac team came in before hand several times to go over the surgery with all of us there (grandma, grandpa, mom, me and a family friend) and told us to expect her to be in surgery at least 3 hours but anywhere from 3-4 to be on the safe side. I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. 6 weeks is a long time to be on this diet. Is it really helpful to place plastic around computers and phones. Anybody like me out there? Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! Thank goodness. I do most of my shopping at Trader Joe's and only get a few from the local markets. 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. This put the surgery off until 11am. Jaguar (family friend) bought her lunch while mom and grandpa had sandwiches brought from home. any tomato sauce already prepared we can use? -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips Best wishes! Does anyone know what it is? Tomatoes in a can? It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. I guess I am a little frustrated as it seems that no matter what I want to eat, there is some list somewhere that says NO! I also found a salad dressing/marinade. I got a call today to go on LID and off my Cytomel. Or should I stick to veg only or organic chicken? THANKS SO MUCH!!!! They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. Cyndi, recipesforsustenance There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. It turned out pretty good all things considered. Ive been kinda bummed out trying to find things I actually like to eat. Aug 25, 2018 @ 13:15:21. Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. 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. The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. Plus both stores have an excellent selection of fresh fruits, veggies and meats. You can do it, though! If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! David Sunflower Seeds These are a great salty snack. It was at this point from sheer exhaustion that I lost my footing and fell onto/into a wooden bench at a very funny angle and got a bit hurt! I was miserable and hungry. But Im just eating a lot of basmati rice, unsalted French fries, baked potatoes (not skin) unsalted tortilla chips, unsalted pretzels, Hellmans Vegan Mayo, Hash browns, and egg whites. Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. I wish you the best of health in the future. 18 g whole grain. made by Dole and some cashew and almond bars. 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. Good luck to you! Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! 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. * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist Purchased at Fresh Market. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. I loved the no salt chips and salsa. One of them is StrawberryI also use Apricot and Blueberry even before the LID. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! These tacos shells are fine for LID. -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) 150 calories per serving. I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. I assume you are preparing to do a whole body scan. I think I will deserve comfort. Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. "low sodium"; Zero sodium; I added kosher salt to the jar. The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. 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 made the best chicken fingers ever last week. Thank you for your many comments and views. Salt free, gluten free and no MSG. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Rice Iodine occurs naturally in rice. ;-). It tastes pretty good too! Thanks this will help. 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. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. ~Wanda. 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! 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. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: Of course, you should follow the directions for LID your doctor gave you. Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? Zero sodium/zero sugar. The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. contain no added salt. Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . what an eye opener this has been. RAI in 6 days! The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. I also used an awesome resource, LID Life Community (www.lidlifecommunity.org). Thank you so much! I'm in the process of making a food list so I can shop and prepare. Hi! My understanding is that it is only the items with the Trader Joe's label. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. Having a knowledgeable doctor makes a big difference. 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. Plan to use this seasoning after the LID! - I made the honey whole wheat banana bread (substituted 4 egg whites for the 2 eggs that the recipe calls for and used kosher salt) and added the enjoy life semi sweet mini chips and chopped walnuts--such a yummy breakfast!) Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! 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!). Zero sodium/zero sugar. Best of luck to you! Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. Things are going to be okay. potassium iodide is the iodine in iodized salt. Finally feeling like I can survive this diet. Thank you so much for posting this!!! Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! As i search thru the Web on the dos and donts i realised i should avoid it. * Variety of unsalted tortilla chips I am so happy that I found this site! Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. They also have a Facebook group for support. Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. Just check the labels. I start my LID tomorrow. I wish my Trader Joes was closer 80 miles away. I have heard tales of people ending up in the hospital because they didnt consume salt on LID. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. (Didn't think to ask.) Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. 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! Youve made it so easy. Ha ha! I have Celiac Dermititis Herpetiformis which iodine acts as an irritant. Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says I have been to Whole foods, and Wal-mart, on my way to Trader Joes to see if they have any there. This whole process is hard because no one around me quite gets it and I sometimes feel guilty for being down about what I'm going through. There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. Getting ready to start LID diet in prep for my second round of RIT. * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. What are the items that are favorites of others? I am wondering how did you determine if the foods listed had iodine salt in them?? :). Mar 08, 2020 @ 16:45:36. This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. 18 g whole grain. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. The ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. As always, read labels before buying product. I also ate out at Chipotle and had grilled veggie burritos without dairy. Went to Trader Joes. Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. Best wishes! I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. Best wishes!! Zero sodium; 80 calories/serving. Will be using after the LID. I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! -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) I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. Very supportive group. 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!!!! Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. I hope all goes well with your RAI and you get the best results possible. They are also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. Trader Joe's. "This Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry is super simple to make in under 10 minutes," Silverman says. recipesforsustenance Its great on everything . I know she is not out of the woods yet, but I know she is on her road to recovery :) I also asked her docs yesterday about taking extra precautions after my RAI if I should take a few extra days staying away from grandma since she just had this surgery but they assured me that after my 7 days of isolation I would pose no risk to grandma anymore than I would any other non-pregnant adult! I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. Lots of Hugs as Always, No Granola The "fixings" were all fresh had no seasoning on them at all. I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. I was very surprise to see that oreos are ok to eat since chocolate is not allowed. -Enjoy life semi-sweet mini chips (dairy, nut, & soy free) -Trader Joe's Unsulphured dried mangos and pineapple Turned out the diet was way worse than the RAI. Second thank you, thank you and thank you for all of your research and phone calls. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. Water, tomato, tomato paste, vinegar, iodized salt, onion, Chilpotle peppers, coriander, soybean oil, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum, caramel color and spices. 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. I have the cookbooks but am wanting breakfast and snack ideas not in the cookbook. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! - Whole Foods Brand Boxed No Salt Added Chickpeas (it comes in a small box and was at the very bottom of the canned bean shelf). What worked for you? Read labels. Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? I hope you will find some of the meal ideas on this blog helpful. It many not be a ton of food but it was nice for me to find a handful of things that I could eat/snack on. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet. Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. ~Wanda.. I am having RAI next Friday.. 1st and Last!! The David brand does not contained iodized salt. When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. Thank you so much! 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. Sincerely, Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! When do you stop driving after going HYPO? The ingredients listed are only rice and water. No sodium; no milk products. Vegetables lots and lots of fresh vegetables. Texas Pete Hot Sauce I was pretty excited when I found out I could have this hot sauce while on LID. A few other bonuses are that a lot of this stuff is gluten free and organic. Hi Question.. Salt is listed in the ingredients list, but I called the company and was told that they do not use iodized salt. I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. Best wishes! * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. 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!!! I am a mediocre cook at best so making my own foods for the next 2 weeks is going to be rough. Filled with seasoned ground beef, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and salsa, tacos make for a quick and easy meal. Can anyone help? is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam I have cancer and am doing the radioactive iodine treatment next week. = Rough. Please check back and let me know how you are doing. I was shopping for bread in Trader Joes, and one of their employees offered to call and see which ones were low iodine. Oreos Oreos are vegan and as long as they are a flavor that doesnt contain prohibited ingredients, they are acceptable for LID. They never tested my iodine before RAI (therapeutic or testing doses). potassium iodide is what you need to look for in salt (aside from sea salt). * And I can't seem to find no salt margarine. I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? I would like to think I am superwoman and will not experience any symptomsbut better check with you all. The hashbrowns were delicious cooked in a little olive oil and served alongside scrambled egg whites. Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar I left for Seattle around 6am and finally got home around 8pm last night! I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. The aches have improved but the rest of me feels strange. Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? Im so sorry to hear that both you and your husband have (or had) thyroid cancer. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. . When I finally woke up this morning I was SORE!!! Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. Anyone know? Did the LID last year before my RAI, now preparing for WBS and Thyrogen. Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! Cassandra Pogue Between 2008 and 2012 I purchased all my dairy products there because they were cheaper than the regular grocery store. I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. 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've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. Trader Joes Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter Im not going to lie, I didnt care for this peanut butter that much.