Yes, I need to see the big picture and not focus on the bad, but that's easy for them to say! made by Dole and some cashew and almond bars. Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites Whole eggs and egg yolks are not allowed on LID, but egg whites are fine. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Best wishes! I am staying between 75-96 consistently since I started the LID! I did read that Trader Joes does not use iodized salt in their brand products. Feb 16, 2021 @ 21:03:58. Jul 04, 2017 @ 16:11:44. Mar 20, 2022 @ 17:36:41, Im sorry you are having to have a second dose of RAI. I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. What are the chances? Hi Suzi, We do not used iodized salt in our Thai Kitchen or Simply Asia products. Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. In fact, cup of cooked brown rice only has 1mcg. 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. Jun 24, 2020 @ 21:03:43. Whole Foods I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. 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 :) 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. It seems to good to be true. Can anyone confirm.. This community is sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, an Inspire trusted partner. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. 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. I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. 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! When I asked them, they told me to ask my oncologist. She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. No Granola Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. David Sunflower Seeds These are a great salty snack. Rice. I start my LID tomorrow and begin tests on Feb 6 and RAI Feb 11th. 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. Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. Smithfield Bacon This bacon does not contain iodized salt. ~Wanda. *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. I was miserable and hungry. There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. 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. I just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! What are the items that are favorites of others? Best price is at Wal-Mart. Their fresh ciabatta bread, too. From clothing to flowers to wine, you can purchase just about anything Fair Trade.Notable brands like Athletica, Patagonia, Kashi Foods, Honest Tea, and select products from Whole Foods, Aldi, Trader Joe's, General Mills, and Kroger have joined the Fair Trade movement. I learn more each time I do LID and want to share because I know how hard it can be. -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) Oct 11, 2015 4:24 PM. i that what is thyca patients should do? 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. As always, read labels before buying product. Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:23:56, You are so welcome! Keeping a good thought for you! Thank you for this! I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. Thank you for this awesome list! I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. 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). 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 ;-). 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. 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). 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. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. Coconut Milk great for making curries (both Thai and Indian). RAI in 6 days! These TJ spreads do not contain any. Both also had a good selection of fruit popsicles and sorbet that would be LID friendly to sooth any sweet tooth. Is that good? Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? No Corn Syrup * Variety of unsalted tortilla chips Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. Hope this helps! However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. I have been making my own bread but like knowing I have this in the freezer. I got it in writing from Trader Joe's, the link to thread where I post the response I got back from Trader Joes is above. Plus both stores have an excellent selection of fresh fruits, veggies and meats. Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. It is flavored, but has no sweeteners and no sodium (LaCroix, Perrier, Trader Joe's sparkling water). 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. Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Rice - Iodine occurs naturally in rice. I do most of my shopping at Trader Joe's and only get a few from the local markets. They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. 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. The only downside is that the products are a bit pricey. Hello all real quick question. Its a brand new bed bought at christmasIt has a water proof bed lineris it safe or should I sleep on an airbed? Thanks in advance, Here is a sample of vegetables you can eat: asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, radishes, lettuce, celery, bell peppers, kale, chiles (jalapenos, serranos, habaneros, poblano, New Mexican, Anaheim, cubanelles, Hatch, etc), tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes (skin must be removed), turnips, turnip greens, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, spinach, eggplant, mustard greens, squash (zucchini, yellow squash, Hubbard, spaghetti squash, acorn, pumpkin, butternut, etc), Brussels sprouts, green beans, collards, parsnips, okra, Swiss chard, rutabaga, jicama, kohlrabi, snow peas, rapini, bok choy, beets, corn, tomatillos, etc, Thank you so much for this posting, and all the work you did! SomI picked up a load of sandwich bread there that did not include "sea salt" but now I'm concerned it may use Iodine Conditioners. Thanks-a-Lot, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, and Thin Mints are all vegan and do not contain iodized salt. recipesforsustenance Am I missing something with Trader Joes? When do you stop driving after going HYPO? I'm in the process of making a food list so I can shop and prepare. The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . No lactose, no salt. I know it's a low iodine dietso I am hoping with moderationI'm good. Many thanks, recipesforsustenance I will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. I've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. * Unsalted tortilla chips RAI 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). Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. . I have Celiac Dermititis Herpetiformis which iodine acts as an irritant. Thank you so much- I know Im a bit late to the party but I have hyperthyroidism and I am low iodine for my RAIU test next week! I think I will deserve comfort. Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. Can radiation seep through plastic? I am starting to hear canola oil may not be as good as we think. Trader Joes Tabbouleh has no iodine BTW and it is VERY GOOD if you like Tabbouleh. Sincerely, Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. 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. When I finally woke up this morning I was SORE!!! I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. They have Unsalted, Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips and they are amazing, just not salty. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. 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! I have had my surgeries and find out on Tuesday about treatment, but am sure I will have scanThanks again. -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: 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. Anyone besides me gluten free and facing the LID? is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! I've been determined to find good stuff to eat on this irritating LID diet. I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. I hope all goes well with your scan! I have RAI in two weeks.. recipesforsustenance Things are going to be okay. 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. I am ok, just extremely sore from that! Rice is a good source of energy, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate, and vitamin E. 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 hope everything is going well for you. Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. However, it's likely very safe for the LID. , recipesforsustenance Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. Getting ready to start LID diet in prep for my second round of RIT. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. Thank you for these great ideas. They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. Your body needs salt to live and if you do not consume salt, there will be severe consequences. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. This makes things so much easier!! Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. I used it to make Beef Stew and it was rich and tasted great. -Enjoy life semi-sweet mini chips (dairy, nut, & soy free) 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. Beef flavor bouillon. The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. Water, tomato, tomato paste, vinegar, iodized salt, onion, Chilpotle peppers, coriander, soybean oil, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum, caramel color and spices. This granola is delish! Awesome post! I'll ask the grocers at Whole Foods and Trader Joes for helpbut just throwing this out thereI'm also bummed about saying a goodbye (for a few weeks) to soy milk and I see my favorite almond milk has sea salt in it! I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. 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 tried to be as strict with the LID as possible. I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) The instant ones have sodium. I have the cookbooks but am wanting breakfast and snack ideas not in the cookbook. Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! So knowing that, grandpa was extremely relieved knowing grandma was in the ICU now and was on her way to recovery! Its great on oatmeal. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. recipesforsustenance I wish you the best of health in the future. Is it really helpful to place plastic around computers and phones. Please check back and let me know how you are doing. Organic Bragg's Hawaiian fat free apple cider and tropical fruits with ginger dressing. t" and several Thyca Inspire folks have talked to the manufacturer who state the salt is iodine-free. Best wishes! Did you contact the sellers to make sure of the type of salt they used? 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/. I have heard tales of people ending up in the hospital because they didnt consume salt on LID. You are so welcome! They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. Sour Candy/Gum Products Used After the RAI, 1st Food Request After RAI/LID Diet Ended, Tangerine Pumpkin Snack- Great for Halloween & Thanksgiving, Middle Eastern Salad- Full of Fresh Veggies, Strawberry & Kale Salad- omit cheese during LID, Chimichurri Sauce for chicken/beef/veggies, Almond Milk- quick & easy to make at home, Easy Garlic Broccolini (or use reg. Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! Are you sure you want to block this member? Im scheduled for a Scan as well! I have a 17 year old son too. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). Zero sodium.while it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. There are also a lot of ingredients in their foods that I dont know what they are. Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. I got some ground beef at Trader Joe's this past weekend just to eat. So yesterday went shopping at 2 great (albeit pricey and sometimes hard to find) grocery stores and boy, I did good. * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! I mean you can eat a lot on LID if you cook everything from scratch but when youre sooo tired thats hard to do so this helps so much! KBye ~ Wendi. Hi everyone! Any insight? The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. Oscar Mayer brand bacon is LID-safe too. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. YUMMY I am looking forward to it as I am starving :) It's my big meal of the day as the rest of the time I usually have small snacks/meals through the day to regulate my blood sugars!! I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). My husband is on LID for the first time, and youve helped tremendously! Thank you for this post! : ) . Both my husband and I have thyroid cancer, his being Papillary and mine Follicular. 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. I hope everything goes well with your RAI treatment. Trader Joes Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread Nasty, unless you like the taste of cardboard. Jan 16, 2023 @ 20:14:36. That's right- we're from the south! It includes the west Frisian island of Texel off its northern tip. and I know from inquiries Unilever & Frito Lay do not use iodized salt. They have a list of safe foods. Sweet!!!!!!! I LOVE to eat and they don't even consider the hormonal changes I'm going through! Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. Our whole foods isn't open yet and may not be open til late fall 2012 and no Trader Joes here either. Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! Yes!!! I figured that since I was only drinking coffee with this non-dairy creamer once a day, it was something I was comfortable consuming. So I made a trail mix for my snack kashi cereal pinapple chips dried fruit and dark chocolate chips and almonds .. are dark chocolate chips ok they have no milk or salt I got them at trader joes and does any one know about coconut milk in a can can I use that in my coffee. So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative This yogurt is delicious! Dole Fruit Squish'ems! It is also really good in coffee, adding the essential creaminess that the other creamer alternatives just dont provide. We then walked around a bit so he could get some air, breath a bit and then we all headed back up to the cardiac surgery waiting room. Thank you thank you thank you for this!!! Broccoli), -Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado, -Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro, and Lime, -Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado Salad. When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. Im glad I found this site. recipesforsustenance They also have imported chocolate bars at the register, packages of 3 dark bars that are good. *I was looking for no salt foods. 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). We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. Flowers. Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. 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. yes, iodine is naturally occurring in sea salt. Also, it MUST be the "Soy Free" variety." They also have a coconut based creamer for coffee. Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. Jul 04, 2017 @ 14:04:03. FOR EXAMPLE: Frosted Shredded Wheat are ok to eat! HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. -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) Plus, frito-lay posts it on their website in FAQs that they do not use iodized salt. Trader Joe's does not use any iodized salt in our product labels. I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. It doesnt taste half bad. I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Keep in the refrigerator to avoid oil/ peanut butter separation. 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. I really appreciate how detailed this is! I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! : ), Bernita Fraliex Their organic fruit leathers are good too!! They do Cary non dairy vegan cheese. She got the intubation tube out last night and came off the breathing machine!!! Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. Rice is also very low in iodine. 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. This is a link: https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956. Thanks all ! 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. Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. I found a kosher supplier in New York that would ship it to me. Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. They will also specify if they use sea salt instead of non-iodized salt, so you can avoid those products! Hi Question.. Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. Drain and put the squash into a bowl. I am so happy that I found this site! Thank you so much! recipesforsustenance The Key Lime Flavor is my favorite. Best wishes! Zero sodium/zero sugar. I am also dairy (milk products) free, but almost no need to mention that since milk is not allowed on the LID anyway. 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. Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! Conr tortillas were good with their ground turkey. 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. I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. Change). The Smart Balance with Olive Oil should be fine for the low iodine diet. Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Glad to see Publix brands too! Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. Far better than last year's LID diet. I loved their unsalted tortilla chips, and the unsalted nuts at TJ's were the best!! Used when making crock pot beef roast. :). I cant image. Lots to choose from i made lots of baked garlic fries with their russet potatoes and their ketchup is so good! Fed ex 2nd day (wonder what that would cost?) Oct 14, 2022 @ 01:15:26, You are so welcome!