The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. Did you contact the sellers to make sure of the type of salt they used? LID Life Community does list several types of Pop Tarts as safe. As long as you read labels and know what ingredients are not allowed, you are good. Thank you for your email. I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. Awesome post! *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. Im sorry you have thyroid cancer. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:21:30. HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. Some brands contain salt, so read labels. One day I had to eat breakfast outa fresh egg white omelette with veggies. Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. No Granola Plus, frito-lay posts it on their website in FAQs that they do not use iodized salt. Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. -Trader Joe's Unsulphured dried mangos and pineapple , recipesforsustenance 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! I read and re-read the ingredients list. Thanks all ! I called the manufacturer and they gave me distributors in Boise to call and none of them have it. I also ate out at Chipotle and had grilled veggie burritos without dairy. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? , recipesforsustenance Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. It includes the west Frisian island of Texel off its northern tip. Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. The instant ones have sodium. Thanks, Kareylynn! Hi Question.. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . Gluten-Free Also, Pomi makes a box of chopped tomatoes with no salt added. I am so glad I found this. -Mother's Sodium Free Plain Whole Grain Brown Rice Cakes Yes, I need to see the big picture and not focus on the bad, but that's easy for them to say! Customer Relations When possible, I have added photos of our meals, pictures of food ingredients and links to recipes. 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. This sure helped! They will also specify if they use sea salt instead of non-iodized salt, so you can avoid those products! No red dyes. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Oct 11, 2015 4:24 PM. Thank you for these great ideas. 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. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. 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. Missy Sutherland Cadwell Maybe 5 minutes after eating it I crashed hard, I slept so hard I did not take my night pills and did not wake up until my son woke me up at 6:45am this morning and then I promptly fell asleep until 11:30 am!!! 19 Healthy Trader Joe's Foods Nutritionists Always Buy - Real Simple Oh that's great LIamdig! Noord-Holland | province, Netherlands | Britannica Thanks for all the info! I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. Is trader joe's fair trade? Far better than last year's LID diet. Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. You are welcome! http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative This yogurt is delicious! Trader Joes Tabbouleh has no iodine BTW and it is VERY GOOD if you like Tabbouleh. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. It is also really good in coffee, adding the essential creaminess that the other creamer alternatives just dont provide. You are so welcome! NO salt. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. I had one for a snack on day 4 :) Have thyroid cancer and gonna have to have treatment and do this diet, recipesforsustenance I wish my Trader Joes was closer 80 miles away. We get in the car to finally head home after a long day but my day is not over yet!!! You can microwave them for a quick meal. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. 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. I have a dozen Sherri Berries chocolate dipped strawberries being delivered on the day of my WBS. The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . ughhhh this is not for the weak. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. Hard to believe you can have bacon on LID. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. 3g sugar. Ending week two of my second round with LID. I left for Seattle around 6am and finally got home around 8pm last night! Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. An airbed does not seem comfortable. can anyone tell me what products are sold at Trader Joes that are allowed on the LID? This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. The only downside is that the products are a bit pricey. They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. If they are, which ones? I assume you are preparing to do a whole body scan. and gluten free flours and I see that only basmati rice is LID compliant, and the manufacturers don't usually list the type of rice they use in the GF products. It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) Ill keep yall in my thoughts. Used when making crock pot beef roast. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. Best wishes! Did the LID last year before my RAI, now preparing for WBS and Thyrogen. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet. Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! I do most of my shopping at Trader Joe's and only get a few from the local markets. I used it to cook a chicken dish that my family loved! One of them is StrawberryI also use Apricot and Blueberry even before the LID. 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. Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. When I asked them, they told me to ask my oncologist. This put the surgery off until 11am. I know it's a low iodine dietso I am hoping with moderationI'm good. I start my LID tomorrow and begin tests on Feb 6 and RAI Feb 11th. 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. Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. I loved the no salt chips and salsa. (LogOut/ Water, tomato, tomato paste, vinegar, iodized salt, onion, Chilpotle peppers, coriander, soybean oil, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum, caramel color and spices. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. Does anyone know what it is? Trader Joes Organic Super Dark Chocolate with Almonds it didnt feel like I should be eating this chocolate.it was too yummy. recipesforsustenance Best wishes to you, as well. This makes things so much easier!! ;-). My MD got a urine iodine on me and it was well under what she wanted it to be! Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. 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 have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby, as well as a local health food store. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. That's right- we're from the south! I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. 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. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. On the ConAgra site, you can search for stores that carry their Fleischmann's products by zip code. Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. Jan 19, 2022 @ 11:56:42. Hang in there, mama. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. recipesforsustenance It was great to have on hand to make soups. Try not to worry about messing up. Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! Their organic fruit leathers are good too!! * And I can't seem to find no salt margarine. 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 was wondering how your iodine number actually was? Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. Please check back and let me know how you are doing. Im assuming it was good since you posted all of these items. : ), Bernita Fraliex Bottom line is Trader Joes Brand (products that they manufacture themselves) products use non-iodized salt. i that what is thyca patients should do? I wish you the best of health in the future. Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. On my way for my second dose of RAI (higher dose). recipesforsustenance made by Dole and some cashew and almond bars. Lots of Hugs as Always, They have a list of safe foods. Jewels, I understand that it is "low, not no iodine", but some people think they could just have that little bitnot realizing it adds up. Peter Pan 100% Natural Peanut Butter I called the consumer information number on the package (1-800-222-7370) and inquired about the salt in the product. Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. Anyone besides me gluten free and facing the LID? You can find unsalted canned beans, but its more economical to just cook dried beans at home and season with kosher salt. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? . THANK YOU! Trader Joes Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread Nasty, unless you like the taste of cardboard. Thanks!! I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. I did, however, find a NO SALT sprouted multi grain bread made by Alvarado Street Bakery in the freezer at my Boney's market. Thank you so much! I LOVE to eat and they don't even consider the hormonal changes I'm going through! What an arduous task to deal with while also dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and insurance stuff..I just keep looking until 1/28 when I will be done with the after RAI WBS and on to living until the next US in March. KBye ~ Wendi. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store. 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. 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. Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! Im so sorry to hear that both you and your husband have (or had) thyroid cancer. 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. I also used an awesome resource, LID Life Community (www.lidlifecommunity.org). The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. On my third round of LID, I found a wonderful resource, http://lidlifecommunity.org. Here is a quick run down of the items so that if any one is near these stores they can run out and get this stuff too! 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. My husband with diagnose and we are starting his LID diet. Wasnt given a large enough dose the first time ad the dr I had then didnt have me follow this diet beforehand. It seems to good to be true. Sep 04, 2019 @ 19:52:37. 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 :) -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) Purchased at Fresh Market. I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. Oscar Mayer brand bacon is LID-safe too. Purchased at Whole Foods. 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. 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! Yes!!! * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. No lactose, no salt. The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. No whammies! -Cucumber Refrigerated Salad- keeps for 2 mo! 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. Thank you so much! Im so glad you found my blog helpful! is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. Is that good? I was considering wearing the same old jamas the entire time and throwing them awaybut then wondered if I shower often will this not be helpful? First time looking at your site. (Didn't think to ask.) After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. 75% cacao. I knew there was more. Delicious with the Elmhurst Milked Cashews. -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) Amy I also went to Trader Joes and found their Cinnamon Almonds are ok - raw almonds, sugar and cinnamon and they are sooooo good!!!! As long as it does not contain dairy or other banned ingredients, chocolate is fine for LID. Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free! Some Daiya cheese substitutes contain sea salt, but some do not. 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. Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. Yay! -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats No Sulfur Dioxide Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. Glad to see Publix brands too! Best wishes! The ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. Unfortunately we have limited to almost nothing here in the Philippines when it comes to LID diet ingredients 6 weeks prior to scan is a real struggle , recipesforsustenance recipesforsustenance No iodized salt in Trader Joes Brand Products! HI!!! It turned out pretty good all things considered. We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". I would like to think I am superwoman and will not experience any symptomsbut better check with you all. Thanks-a-Lot, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, and Thin Mints are all vegan and do not contain iodized salt. 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. 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. You are welcome! The ingredients of the shreds 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). recipesforsustenance It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. This helps me hugely since I went vegan this year! Zero% sodium; 160 cal./serving; gluten free. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. He came back and said they use uniodized salt in the their products, so they should all be ok!! After we ate lunch and visited a bit, we all walked outside for a smoke break and to keep from being so stiff just sitting and waiting. recipesforsustenance Thank you for letting me know. They are quite filling and tasty :) This was heaven sent! Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! 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. FOR EXAMPLE: Frosted Shredded Wheat are ok to eat! - 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!) Our first 21 days on the diet we pretty much followed the diet from the thyca cookbook and it was so hard. Do you know of any other cheese substitutes? recipesforsustenance Progresso Unsalted Chicken Broth contain no added salt. I discovered that a LID will cause the leisions you go away. 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). Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. Here is a link: http://www.conagrafoods.com/our-food/brands/fleischmanns-margarine-spread. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. This granola is delish! Trader Joes Organic Coconut Milk coconut milk without the weird preservatives found in other canned coconut milk. * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. I am wondering how did you determine if the foods listed had iodine salt in them?? Started LID yesterday. I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. 18 g whole grain. recipesforsustenance Stick to the guidelines and you should be fine. Jaguar (family friend) bought her lunch while mom and grandpa had sandwiches brought from home. * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) 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! Soybean oil and soy lecithin are allowed on LID in moderation. I could have sworn I picked this product up last year while on LID and sea salt was listed as an ingredient. I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. They carry many, many other labels, so go for the Trader Joe's label only and you should be all right. Egg white with water for the wash. Matza meal with my salt, paprika and onion powder for the dredgecooked in a little hot oil. This is a link: https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956. I went to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and was able to find a bunch of great stuff that is really LID friendly. Zero sodium.while it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. Keeping a good thought for you! SO good that I'm planning to continue with these products and a few others found at other stores such as: Daiya brand cheese shreds, Kirkland's Dark Chocolate Super Fruits (at Costco) and a product called Just Mayo. Vegetables lots and lots of fresh vegetables. How did you find out that these products were LID safe? Im so glad you found it useful. I will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :)
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