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. I hope all goes well with your low iodine diet and second treatment. 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 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. Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. 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. recipesforsustenance 100% Natural http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. Delicious with the Elmhurst Milked Cashews. Rice. 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 recipesforsustenance 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! If you should have any further questions please contact me. Jun 24, 2020 @ 21:03:43. Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. 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. As stated many times their own made products use non-iodine salt. I hope you will find some of the meal ideas on this blog helpful. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. I loved their unsalted tortilla chips, and the unsalted nuts at TJ's were the best!! Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. I will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Rice Iodine occurs naturally in rice. It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. Will continue to buy these after the LID! Best wishes! I have found things like frozen peas (love them on my salads and just with rice as a side) that have 0 sodium and then some that have as much as 200 mg per serving for just plain peas..no sauce or anything! I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: 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. -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 feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. But I don't want to put my spouse at risk when he returns to the room. What worked for you? Mar 08, 2020 @ 16:45:36. I have read so many things about LID - I thought I read that there is a bread, peanut butter, chips and a salsa that are all allowed on the diet. When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. 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! Rice Noodles I found these rice noodles at an Asian Market. I am a mediocre cook at best so making my own foods for the next 2 weeks is going to be rough. I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. potassium iodide is what you need to look for in salt (aside from sea salt). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. I am having RAI next Friday.. 1st and Last!! Just check the labels. HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. Noord-Holland, English North Holland, coastal provincie (province), northwestern Netherlands. I start my LID tomorrow and begin tests on Feb 6 and RAI Feb 11th. Good Luck! So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. I read and re-read the ingredients list. You can do it, though! Is that for fresh as they may have dye? Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Its a brand new bed bought at christmasIt has a water proof bed lineris it safe or should I sleep on an airbed? It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. The first time I did LID, I was miserable. We get home and at my moms/grandparents I needed to fill my mom's pill box for the week so she could take her pills. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store. Non-Dairy 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. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. 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 don't use milk or creamer in my coffee but use too so I know that it's tough to go without. Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. recipesforsustenance It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! Here is a link: http://www.conagrafoods.com/our-food/brands/fleischmanns-margarine-spread. Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. Of everything that was there, I think I did pretty good all things considered! I got some ground beef at Trader Joe's this past weekend just to eat. They were a bit pricey for the quantity, so dried beans are always a good option (but they take forever to cook!) I LOVE to eat and they don't even consider the hormonal changes I'm going through! Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. if iodized salt is used, it's supposed to be listed as such. Beef flavor bouillon. Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. Best wishes! * And I can't seem to find no salt margarine. I am wondering how did you determine if the foods listed had iodine salt in them?? Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? recipesforsustenance Oh that's great LIamdig! Aug 19, 2019 @ 23:49:39. :). In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. When possible, I have added photos of our meals, pictures of food ingredients and links to recipes. Of course, there may be regional differences so you should always check the ingredients list. I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! Thanks this will help. Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. 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 got a call today to go on LID and off my Cytomel. Our first 21 days on the diet we pretty much followed the diet from the thyca cookbook and it was so hard. Ill keep yall in my thoughts. 150 calories per serving. I am so happy that I found this site! -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) She was able to get me fresh veggies. 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. Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. There are several Kens salad dressings that are suitable for LID>. -Cucumber Refrigerated Salad- keeps for 2 mo! Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. Sep 08, 2017 @ 13:05:04. Rice is also very low in iodine. 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. 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. I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. I had one for a snack on day 4 :) Jan 19, 2022 @ 11:56:42. It seems to good to be true. Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. 18 g whole grain. There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. They also have a coconut based creamer for coffee. I have a dozen Sherri Berries chocolate dipped strawberries being delivered on the day of my WBS. Stick to the guidelines and you should be fine. It was great to have on hand to make soups. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? * Can't seem to find the Rich's coffee Richand noticed there is soy in coffee mate. On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. Mar 20, 2022 @ 17:36:41, Im sorry you are having to have a second dose of RAI. Does anyone know what it is? = Rough. I have tried to call and email them but did not get a response. Good luck and remember LID is about 19 days out of a lifetime, and it's all to improve your chances of knocking this cancer down for good! Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) You are so welcome! Sweet!!!!!!! It is best if rice is limited on LID. Here are some of the fruits you can eat on LID: Bananas, apples, kiwi, peaches, pears, all berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc), pineapples, mangoes, cherries (not Maraschino cherries, though because of the red food dye), all citrus (oranges, lemons, grapefruit, limes, mandarin oranges, clemantines, tangerines, etc), grapes, pomegranates, figs, papaya, avocados, plums, persimmons, and melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, etc). jani, unless we have to be on the diet, you still avoid iodine products? I recently had a totally thyroidectomy and am now starting the LID in 2 days. Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free! i that what is thyca patients should do? I dont like to cook so a lot of these will be perfect for me. recipesforsustenance I'm in the process of making a food list so I can shop and prepare. Finally feeling like I can survive this diet. The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. I really appreciate how detailed this is! Thank you for this post. 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. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. Kind Regards, Tonya E. Parker, Quality Assurance Manager, TW Garner Food Company., Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste -I use this for curries and soups. Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. There's also a great Facebook group for LID. The Tuscan Pane does not contain sea salt. -Poland Springs Sparkling water (raspberry lime essence) Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. 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 :) 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. 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). It doesnt taste half bad. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. t" and several Thyca Inspire folks have talked to the manufacturer who state the salt is iodine-free. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. 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, http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp, https://www.inspire.com/groups/thyca-thyroid-cancer-survivors-association/discussion/no-iodized-salt-in-trader-joes-brand-products/. Better to be safe than sorry :) So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. * Unsalted tortilla chips 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. and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/, http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf, http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines, https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956, https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf, Follicular Variant of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. Hi! 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. Fed ex 2nd day (wonder what that would cost?) * Yumnuts - dry roasted and flavored (but NO SALT!) 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! The Key Lime Flavor is my favorite. I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. 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. That site has been so helpful in finding food items that dont contain iodine. Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! Use the Tabs below to see our daily LID menu by meal. recipesforsustenance Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. Im so glad you found the site useful. I have been going out of my mind trying to find something to eat. With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. I wish you the best of health in the future. These last two are "finds" for the LID list :) Plus, frito-lay posts it on their website in FAQs that they do not use iodized salt. I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. recipesforsustenance Zero % sodium. I also found a salad dressing/marinade. For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. I followed the guidelines from thyca.org (http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf). However, it's likely very safe for the LID. Hope that helps! I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack I cannot determine if I should or should not include Nutrisystem foods during LID.. Hope your LID went well. "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. Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. Apr 18, 2020 @ 03:42:37. Jan 16, 2023 @ 20:14:36. Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. I also like their Organic unsalted tortilla chips! 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. Sugar is little higher than we generally prefer, but when on the LID.go for it! These tacos shells are fine for LID. Anyone have Amy other easy tips? I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . Wasnt given a large enough dose the first time ad the dr I had then didnt have me follow this diet beforehand. Trader Joses Chicken & Green Chile Tamales these tamales do not contain cheese or iodized salt. 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). 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! Mar 27, 2021 @ 15:54:08, The first time I did LID was so hard. https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. Soybean oil and soy lecithin are allowed on LID in moderation. Whole Foods My husband's RAI was 9/21/12 and his LID ended 48 hours later. 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! -Mother's Sodium Free Plain Whole Grain Brown Rice Cakes LID Life Community does list several types of Pop Tarts as safe. Apple Cranberry juice. Thank you so much for posting this. I have been dreading this low iodine diet and no hormones for weeks and now it's here - and I know it's going to hard. Thanks-a-Lot, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, and Thin Mints are all vegan and do not contain iodized salt. Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. My iodine level didn't drop enough when checked via blood work. Went to Trader Joes. Rice is a good source of energy, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate, and vitamin E. Their fresh ciabatta bread, too. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? *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! Best price is at Wal-Mart. "low sodium"; Zero sodium; I added kosher salt to the jar. 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. 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. I could have sworn I picked this product up last year while on LID and sea salt was listed as an ingredient. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. Sincerely, Most Thomas Bagel Thins are also LID-friendly. Hi everyone! Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. Ive been kinda bummed out trying to find things I actually like to eat. Dole Fruit Squish'ems! Broccoli), -Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado, -Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro, and Lime, -Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado Salad. Zero % sodium; low sugar. I knew there was more. I have never heard of that condition, but its so interesting that low iodine diet helps. Thank you! I just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! I bought mom and grandpa coffee, mom and I a vitamin water (since I drank all that I had brought) and grandpa a gatorade :) I had planned on making guacamole for lunch, but the avocado was over ripe and was about guacamole when I cut it open so it got pitched and I ended up buying some lunch! You are welcome! They have two other flavors, Vanilla and Hazelnut. My 17 yr old son has to have the RAI. The beddo I wash the sheets, throw them awaywhat? 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). Drain and put the squash into a bowl. Thanks for all the info! So I cut up the hamburger patty, lettuce, tomato and onions and seasoned it all with the stuff I brought with me and made it into somewhat of a taco salad with my unsalted chips! 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. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. 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. Sep 04, 2019 @ 19:52:37. Vegetables lots and lots of fresh vegetables. I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. ughhhh this is not for the weak. I cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! Im glad I found this site. Thanks, Kareylynn. Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. As always, read ingredient lists. I hope all goes well. Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. It is also really good in coffee, adding the essential creaminess that the other creamer alternatives just dont provide. Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. Can anyone help? * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist Very supportive group. Trader Joes Vegetable Samosas found in the frozen food section, these mini samosas are delicious. Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. Yes, I need to see the big picture and not focus on the bad, but that's easy for them to say! 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. I used it to make Beef Stew and it was rich and tasted great. Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! NO salt. Purchased at Whole Foods. I think I will deserve comfort. It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. Best wishes! Thank you for these great ideas. KBye ~ Wendi. Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. 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/. Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. The aches have improved but the rest of me feels strange. Trader Joe's does not use any iodized salt in our product labels.

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