I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. Lid and Trader Joes - Thyroid cancer - Inspire Jaguar (family friend) bought her lunch while mom and grandpa had sandwiches brought from home. That site has been so helpful in finding food items that dont contain iodine. Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. Soybean oil and soy lecithin are allowed on LID in moderation. Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. * And I can't seem to find no salt margarine. Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. Of course, you should follow the directions for LID your doctor gave you. 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). Thanks this will help. After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! Best price is at Wal-Mart. Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. You are so welcome! Zero sodium- make sure they are "old fashioned" and not INSTANT! 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. Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! Trader Joes Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread Nasty, unless you like the taste of cardboard. I have been to Whole foods, and Wal-mart, on my way to Trader Joes to see if they have any there. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam Water, tomato, tomato paste, vinegar, iodized salt, onion, Chilpotle peppers, coriander, soybean oil, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum, caramel color and spices. 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 also be used to make a non-dairy whipped cream. Coconut milk can also be used as a coffee creamer in a pinch. Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! Don't know whyI need to find out. recipesforsustenance This helps me hugely since I went vegan this year! -Cucumber Refrigerated Salad- keeps for 2 mo! 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. jani, unless we have to be on the diet, you still avoid iodine products? And, I'm taking the advice the radiologist gave me--"Don't freak out if you accidentally have something with iodine in it". It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. 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! 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! Did the LID last year before my RAI, now preparing for WBS and Thyrogen. 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'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) I start my LID tomorrow, and am now reading about distilled water. Purchased at Whole Foods. Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. When I finally woke up this morning I was SORE!!! Can anyone confirm.. 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. 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. 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 burned all my energy and then some but I am thankful I went to be there for grandma and my family! I left for Seattle around 6am and finally got home around 8pm last night! Keep in the refrigerator to avoid oil/ peanut butter separation. Thank you so much! Have thyroid cancer and gonna have to have treatment and do this diet, recipesforsustenance Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. 365 Brand Cashew Butter This is a delicious nut butter from Whole Foods. We got a call this morning and I am happy to say grandma is doing great all things considered! HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. 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. These tacos shells are fine for LID. Or should I stick to veg only or organic chicken? Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary diet. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. I am having RAI next Friday.. 1st and Last!! You are welcome! Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? : ), Bernita Fraliex Sep 08, 2017 @ 13:05:04. On the ConAgra site, you can search for stores that carry their Fleischmann's products by zip code. She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! Apr 10, 2016 @ 12:20:27, You are most welcome! My husband with diagnose and we are starting his LID diet. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. First time looking at your site. I have been making my own bread but like knowing I have this in the freezer. I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: Ha ha! Thank you for your email. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. I also like their Organic unsalted tortilla chips! Just click on the link! Thank you for the list. Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. Ill keep yall in my thoughts. Will be using after the LID. Jul 04, 2017 @ 16:11:44. 100% Natural -I made the lemon pesto rice with portabello mushrooms-I used brown basmati rice (whole foods brand), substituted walnuts for almonds (since I had a whole bag of walnuts on hand), and used Braggs premium nutritional yeast seasoning (found at whole foods). Not sure what to doif anything.? I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. There are some restrictions on certain kinds of beans, but black beans and garbanzos are considered to be fine. recipesforsustenance Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. My iodine level didn't drop enough when checked via blood work. ~Wanda. I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. Other brands, such as Eden for example, say No Salt Added, but have kombu seaweed added (so stay away from those). Filled with seasoned ground beef, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and salsa, tacos make for a quick and easy meal. I was very surprise to see that oreos are ok to eat since chocolate is not allowed. See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! Best wishes! Good Luck! Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. Some brands contain salt, so read labels. 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. We get in the car to finally head home after a long day but my day is not over yet!!! I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. As of May 3, my iodine level was high. Purchased at Fresh Market. Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! I have yet to run into a large manufacturer who uses iodized salt in their products. This put the surgery off until 11am. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. Second thank you, thank you and thank you for all of your research and phone calls. Is trader joe's fair trade? I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. - 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). 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. Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! This blog chronicles the cooking adventures of preparing and eating a low iodine diet in preparation for radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy for treatment of follicular variant papillary thyroid cancer. I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack This sure helped! Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. Used when making crock pot beef roast. No sodium; no milk products. I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? What a great site! Is that good? I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. My husband is on LID for the first time, and youve helped tremendously! As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. , recipesforsustenance The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. There are many ways to consume iodine unknowingly. Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. Low Sodium Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. Knowing myself, I would feel bad if I didn't follow the LID to the best of my ability. Hi everyone!! I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! Lots of Hugs as Always, Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. I went to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and was able to find a bunch of great stuff that is really LID friendly. Fed ex 2nd day (wonder what that would cost?) Trader Joes Organic Coconut Milk coconut milk without the weird preservatives found in other canned coconut milk. Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . The "fixings" were all fresh had no seasoning on them at all. potassium iodide is what you need to look for in salt (aside from sea salt). Thank you so much for this list!! 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!). 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. My 17 yr old son has to have the RAI. 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!!! * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist I read and re-read the ingredients list. She was able to get me fresh veggies. Time and time again I was told that they did not use iodized salt and if they did it would be listed as iodized salt in the ingredients list. What worked 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). 18 g whole grain. 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. Drain and put the squash into a bowl. My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. recipesforsustenance This community is sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, an Inspire trusted partner. -Trader Joe's Unsulphured dried mangos and pineapple How did you find out that these products were LID safe? 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 :) Zero sodium; 40 calories/serving. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! Hi Question.. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. It doesnt taste half bad. Their granola cereals, many breads, dark chocolate bars, guacamole-like mashed avocados, coconut creamer, toasted almonds and frozen veggies made for a very tasty LID diet. recipesforsustenance http://www.saltfreevegan.com You are welcome! It is flavored, but has no sweeteners and no sodium (LaCroix, Perrier, Trader Joe's sparkling water). As always, read labels before buying product. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. -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 cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! I hope all goes well with your low iodine diet and second treatment. Plus, frito-lay posts it on their website in FAQs that they do not use iodized salt. 18 g whole grain. I hope all goes well for him. I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. No whammies! Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. Thanks for all the info! ? -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". recipesforsustenance They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. Can anyone help? They also have imported chocolate bars at the register, packages of 3 dark bars that are good. For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. It was great to have on hand to make soups. Thank you so much for posting this!!! My favorite ingredient from the LID. Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! It is a LOW iodine diet, not a NO iodine diet, afterall. In an attempt to try to stay sane, and of course do my best to make the RAI treatment effective, I've been trying to eat everything in moderation, just in case something I'm consuming has a high iodine content. This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. I am so glad my blog has been helpful to yall! Jan 16, 2023 @ 20:14:36. I am so glad you are finding my blog helpful! I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. When I asked them, they told me to ask my oncologist. It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. Better to be safe than sorry :) This in no way tastes like cheese. I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". I packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! I discovered that a LID will cause the leisions you go away. Apple Cranberry juice. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. 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. No one is very savvy about iodine, but just let them know that any sea ingredient (kelp, fish, etc.) I am so glad I found your blog. I followed the guidelines from thyca.org (http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf). Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. I am ok, just extremely sore from that! Most Thomas Bagel Thins are also LID-friendly. I got so sad for not having an accurate explanation on why and what food should i take. I start my LID tomorrow. Does anyone know what it is? Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative This yogurt is delicious! 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. 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. if iodized salt is used, it's supposed to be listed as such. 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).