KBye ~ Wendi. Best wishes! It turned out pretty good all things considered. I have Trader Joe's Organic Jellys and they are all great tasting. Kind Regards, Tonya E. Parker, Quality Assurance Manager, TW Garner Food Company., Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste -I use this for curries and soups. recipesforsustenance So knowing that, grandpa was extremely relieved knowing grandma was in the ICU now and was on her way to recovery! Im so glad you found it useful. Purchased at Whole Foods. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. Jun 14, 2021 @ 19:06:44. I tried to be as strict with the LID as possible. : ), Bernita Fraliex My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. ~Wanda. I start mine in three weeks and need to have some convenience items to have in the car - I have two children and with activities every night it is not possible to make things in the cookbook everyday. Thank you for these great ideas. 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. She was only in surgery about 2 hours maybe less!!! There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. All feedback will be appreciated. I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. Egg white with water for the wash. Matza meal with my salt, paprika and onion powder for the dredgecooked in a little hot oil. Uncle Bens 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. No Sulfur Dioxide Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. 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!!! is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. Thank you for the kind comment. I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. Is that good? It is a LOW iodine diet, not a NO iodine diet, afterall. I love Trader Joe's! I don't think the ground beef is USDA organic, but it is from TJs. I found it thru someone on here. Mar 27, 2021 @ 15:54:08, The first time I did LID was so hard. Trader Joes Vegetable Samosas found in the frozen food section, these mini samosas are delicious. recipesforsustenance I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Best price is at Wal-Mart. 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 hope RAI went well and you are recovering well. Plus both stores have an excellent selection of fresh fruits, veggies and meats. Thank you so much for this list!! At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? 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. Zero % sodium. I have Celiac Dermititis Herpetiformis which iodine acts as an irritant. He came back and said they use uniodized salt in the their products, so they should all be ok!! I am ok, just extremely sore from that! Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. An airbed does not seem comfortable. Sugar is little higher than we generally prefer, but when on the LID.go for it! 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. Oct 01, 2021 @ 20:23:05, First, I am sorry that your Thyroid Caner brought you to this point. I have cancer and am doing the radioactive iodine treatment next week. I have been making my own bread but like knowing I have this in the freezer. No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. I have had my surgeries and find out on Tuesday about treatment, but am sure I will have scanThanks again. I started today on LID and I must say quite confusing. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack Hi! Trader Joes Organic Coconut Milk coconut milk without the weird preservatives found in other canned coconut milk. Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) Hope this helps! 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. When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. My husband with diagnose and we are starting his LID diet. Our first 21 days on the diet we pretty much followed the diet from the thyca cookbook and it was so hard. Mar 20, 2022 @ 17:36:41, Im sorry you are having to have a second dose of RAI. -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) Apr 10, 2016 @ 12:20:27, You are most welcome! The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. As long as it does not contain dairy or other banned ingredients, chocolate is fine for LID. This is a link: https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam If a company changes their recipe, they have to list the new ingredient on the label. The instant ones have sodium. I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. That's right- we're from the south! 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. I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. 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. Rapunzel No Salt Added Vegetable Bouillon Ibought this vegan vegetable bouillon at Earth Fare. 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). Thanks for all the info! 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. Coconut Milk great for making curries (both Thai and Indian). recipesforsustenance The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. I'm the one that confirmed it with trader joes. They are Organic, low organic sugar, no coloring, no sodium, etc. I was miserable and hungry. It was such a relief to hear she made it through the surgery :) The doc told us that the next 48 hours are critical after this type of surgery but she would be in ICU 2-3 days then moved to a regular room for another 3-4 days and that she may be home by Saturday if she cooperates with the rehabilitation team if she doesn't she will go to a rehabilitation facility for 1-2 weeks! = Rough. I hope you will find some of the meal ideas on this blog helpful. Yes!!! I did read that Trader Joes does not use iodized salt in their brand products. Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. Anyone besides me gluten free and facing the LID? Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. (LogOut/ Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! Best wishes! I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. . I am so glad I found your blog. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. As always, read labels before buying product. You are welcome! 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. Will continue to buy these after the LID! Hope that helps! The ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. recipesforsustenance Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. I found a kosher supplier in New York that would ship it to me. recipesforsustenance 18 g whole grain. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet. 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. 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. They are also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. Their organic fruit leathers are good too!! Some people do not realize that iodine is in sea salt as well as kosher salt. 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). As stated many times their own made products use non-iodine salt. Trader Joe's *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! This list is amazing!! It comes in a small 7 oz box (found it on the shelf of a local health food store). Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. 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. Best wishes! The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. Best wishes! Have thyroid cancer and gonna have to have treatment and do this diet, recipesforsustenance Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. 150 calories per serving. Thank you so much! how do you tell if they are LID? 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! Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. FOR EXAMPLE: Frosted Shredded Wheat are ok to eat! recipesforsustenance 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 :) - 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). Thanks in advance, Beans great protein source while on LID. 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!!! Knowing myself, I would feel bad if I didn't follow the LID to the best of my ability. Zero % sodium; low sugar. Some brands contain salt, so read labels. Anyway, I was looking for suggestions on how to stay healthy and happy during this time like vitamin supplements or drinking lots of water or exercising lightly? Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. Ending week two of my second round with LID. I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. Are you sure you want to block this member? Thank you so much for this site.. Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. 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 found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? Delicious with the Elmhurst Milked Cashews. Amy Ha ha! Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. My husband's RAI was 9/21/12 and his LID ended 48 hours later. Apple Cranberry juice. How did you find out that these products were LID safe?