Best wishes! Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:23:56, You are so welcome! Jan 19, 2022 @ 11:56:42. 100% Natural 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. It is NOT iodized. Youve made it so easy. I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. 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! Better to be safe than sorry :) 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! However, you are right about the hummus several have sea salt! They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. It doesnt taste half bad. Thank you! thanks is iodine bad for us survivors? They also have imported chocolate bars at the register, packages of 3 dark bars that are good. Do you know of any other cheese substitutes? It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. The instant ones have sodium. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. How did you find out that these products were LID safe? Thank you for the list. recipesforsustenance Thank you for your email. Did you contact the sellers to make sure of the type of salt they used? 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. Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? :). My iodine level didn't drop enough when checked via blood work. 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! 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. Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. 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! I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. . This helps me hugely since I went vegan this year! recipesforsustenance Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. It is very hard to find foods that are okay on LID. I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. I'm starting my LiD today and I spend some time in Trader aloes looking for Iodine free foods. Courtney :). Best wishes to you, as well. recipesforsustenance When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. Mar 20, 2022 @ 17:36:41, Im sorry you are having to have a second dose of RAI. Im so sorry to hear that both you and your husband have (or had) thyroid cancer. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam 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. I start my LID tomorrow and begin tests on Feb 6 and RAI Feb 11th. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. 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 Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites Whole eggs and egg yolks are not allowed on LID, but egg whites are fine. I LOVE to eat and they don't even consider the hormonal changes I'm going through! I cant image. At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. 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. I hope all goes well. Jan 16, 2023 @ 20:14:36. recipesforsustenance Trader Joes Coconut Creamer I like this coffee creamer better than the So Delicious brand. I really appreciate how detailed this is! As always, read ingredient lists. So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative This yogurt is delicious! I don't think the ground beef is USDA organic, but it is from TJs. I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. As long as it does not contain dairy or other banned ingredients, chocolate is fine for LID. Are you sure you want to block this member? recipesforsustenance -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips Best price is at Wal-Mart. Purchased at Whole Foods. 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. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! Apr 10, 2016 @ 12:20:27, You are most welcome! Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. It tastes pretty good too! This list is amazing!! Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. Grandpa wanted us to bring him a peanut butter and spun honey sandwich along with some pretzels :) Mom had her peanut butter and sugar free blackberry jam sandwich with cheetos. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. 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. We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". I'm starting my LID on Thursday the 21st. recipesforsustenance Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! Fed ex 2nd day (wonder what that would cost?) This is day 3 of my LID and I'm not gonna liethis is tough! Gluten-Free Thank you so much for this list!! KBye ~ Wendi. Hope that helps! 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!!!! Is it really helpful to place plastic around computers and phones. 75% cacao. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. It is best if rice is limited on LID. . Doing RAI at home. Thank goodness. 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 ate a lot of their hummus, peanut filled pretzels, PB&J sandwiches with their bread and organic carrot juice (it's worth a try!). From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. 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. recipesforsustenance We got this, recipesforsustenance 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. Thank you so much for this site.. : ) But, its better than any other vegan cheese I have ever tasted and it does not contain soy ingredients. I also went to Trader Joes and found their Cinnamon Almonds are ok - raw almonds, sugar and cinnamon and they are sooooo good!!!! Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. Also, some food suggestions help too. I called the manufacturer and they gave me distributors in Boise to call and none of them have it. -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) You are welcome! Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. I was a nervous wreck when I started reading about the LID. 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. Can anyone confirm.. There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. THANK YOU! REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. t" and several Thyca Inspire folks have talked to the manufacturer who state the salt is iodine-free. Im so glad you found my blog helpful! Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. Just check the labels. 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!!! 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 I figured I married him for better or worse, at least we can do this part of the journey together. Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! That's right- we're from the south! Hi Suzi, We do not used iodized salt in our Thai Kitchen or Simply Asia products. I was miserable and hungry. 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! These TJ spreads do not contain any. They are also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. Sweet!!!!!!! Look for the "Where to Buy button" in the upper middle part of their web page. I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. * Corn tortillas My isolation was a great little vacation from real life. 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. I recently had a totally thyroidectomy and am now starting the LID in 2 days. Of course, you should follow the directions for LID your doctor gave you. Thank you for these great ideas. I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. Bottom line is Trader Joes Brand (products that they manufacture themselves) products use non-iodized salt. Anyone know? Broccoli), -Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado, -Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro, and Lime, -Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado Salad. I found a kosher supplier in New York that would ship it to me. I also ate out at Chipotle and had grilled veggie burritos without dairy. made by Dole and some cashew and almond bars. I am staying between 75-96 consistently since I started the LID! Best wishes! I am so happy that I found this site! ~Wanda.. They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! I hope all goes well with your low iodine diet and second treatment. No red dyes. Sugar is little higher than we generally prefer, but when on the LID.go for it! Trader Joe's does not use any iodized salt in our product labels. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org wasnt around the first 2 times I did LID, but its a game changer. By the time we got back up there I think we were there about 20 minutes before the doctor came out to let us know everything went great in surgery and that grandma was already up in the ICU recovering from surgery! Change). Ending week two of my second round with LID. They have a list of safe foods. The David brand does not contained iodized salt. Not sure what to doif anything.? I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. The ingredients listed are only rice and water. Im sorry you have thyroid cancer. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. recipesforsustenance I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! It is best if rice is limited on LID. 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 still have almost two weeks to go. I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) Thank you!!!!! You are so welcome! Aug 19, 2019 @ 23:49:39. Jul 04, 2017 @ 14:04:03. Thank you thank you thank you for this!!! Coconut milk can be used in Indian or Thai curries or soups. Hard to believe you can have bacon on LID. 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. Flowers. I knew there was more. Its great on everything . what else can I put on my coffee.I still need to make my Mayo My WBS is scheduled for next wed how soon after do you think I will get my Rai ,I know I have to wait for the radiologist to call me with the results then schedule .I just want to be done ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. I assume you are preparing to do a whole body scan. Does anyone know what it is? Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. 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!). 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. Zero sodium- make sure they are "old fashioned" and not INSTANT! 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). Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). Last blood work my TSH was .14.what does that mean? ;-). -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! Hope to hear from you! -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) I shopped there and talked to an employee that wasn't as informative or helpful . * Can't seem to find the Rich's coffee Richand noticed there is soy in coffee mate. LID Life Community does list several types of Pop Tarts as safe. Non-Dairy Ill keep a good thought for him (and you). One of them is StrawberryI also use Apricot and Blueberry even before the LID. Bridget Thompson and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. Yes!!! - 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). Feb 16, 2021 @ 21:03:58. When do you stop driving after going HYPO? I was shopping for bread in Trader Joes, and one of their employees offered to call and see which ones were low iodine. Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. I have a dozen Sherri Berries chocolate dipped strawberries being delivered on the day of my WBS. I packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! Ive been kinda bummed out trying to find things I actually like to eat. Any insight? Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. I took a puzzle book, pen, pencil and paper to doodle/write on to keep my mind occupied if everyone else there fell asleep. Hi! 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. Keeping a good thought for you! Beef flavor bouillon. I have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby, as well as a local health food store. I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. 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. and what about chicken or vegetable stock..is there a company that is LID safe? 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. Thank you in advance!! Take care and good luck! They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. I'm the one that confirmed it with trader joes. No lactose, no salt. They are Organic, low organic sugar, no coloring, no sodium, etc. What worked for you? Their organic fruit leathers are good too!! I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. A few other bonuses are that a lot of this stuff is gluten free and organic. Read labels. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. -Cucumber Refrigerated Salad- keeps for 2 mo! Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store. They also have a coconut based creamer for coffee. 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 think I can handle natural pb and banana's for sandwiches often but I probably need a little more in the option category. I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. Having a knowledgeable doctor makes a big difference. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. 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. Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese Style Spread a vegan, soy-free cream cheese alternative that does not contain iodized salt. Kosher Some brands contain salt, so read labels. They were a bit pricey for the quantity, so dried beans are always a good option (but they take forever to cook!) , recipesforsustenance All feedback will be appreciated. Today was my first day and I was feeling SO overwhelmed. I have tried to call and email them but did not get a response. Their fresh ciabatta bread, too. I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. Also, it MUST be the "Soy Free" variety."
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