It turned out pretty good all things considered. Anyone know if that's a fact or if I an eat the bread I bought? 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 Sincerely, She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! No Sulfur Dioxide You can find unsalted canned beans, but its more economical to just cook dried beans at home and season with kosher salt. Frozen Hash Browns. 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. https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. Thank you for your email. KBye ~ Wendi. and I know from inquiries Unilever & Frito Lay do not use iodized salt.
Noord-Holland | province, Netherlands | Britannica Now I see that Strawberry is a no-no! With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. I don't use milk or creamer in my coffee but use too so I know that it's tough to go without. RAI Mar 18, 2022 @ 02:37:56, Im sorry you are going through this. The beddo I wash the sheets, throw them awaywhat? I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. , recipesforsustenance They have a list of safe foods. The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. Thank you so much for this site.. Ill keep yall in my thoughts. Customer Relations Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! I almost bought them but I never seen it anywhere that anyone on a LID diet bought these products. This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. what an eye opener this has been. I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! I have a dozen Sherri Berries chocolate dipped strawberries being delivered on the day of my WBS. I took a puzzle book, pen, pencil and paper to doodle/write on to keep my mind occupied if everyone else there fell asleep. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary diet. I do most of my shopping at Trader Joe's and only get a few from the local markets. I recently had a totally thyroidectomy and am now starting the LID in 2 days. 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. I went to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and was able to find a bunch of great stuff that is really LID friendly. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. Oct 11, 2015 4:24 PM. I read and re-read the ingredients list. Trader joes made it so easy to find good tasting iodine free items. I appreciate your link. When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. Far better than last year's LID diet. Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! recipesforsustenance 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. Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. 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. Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! One of them is StrawberryI also use Apricot and Blueberry even before the LID. - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. Trader Joes Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread Nasty, unless you like the taste of cardboard. You are so welcome! http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet, 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. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. 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 hope LID got to be a little easier for you. These TJ spreads do not contain any. Others here have gotten written confirmation from them that any salt used in Trader Joe's branded food is iodine-free. The ingredients listed are only rice and water. The Key Lime Flavor is my favorite. You are welcome! Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? My wife and I are heading to Trader Joe's tomorrow and I am taking suggestions on what I just have get. 18 g whole grain. (LogOut/ I hope all goes well for your husband. 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. I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. Plus, frito-lay posts it on their website in FAQs that they do not use iodized salt. The company does not use iodized salt in the products that contain salt and they do not use carrageenan. Glad to see Publix brands too! The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . http://cookieandkate.com Thanks, Kareylynn. contain no added salt. 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. -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 am so glad I found this. 18 g whole grain. Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) This morning the drainage tube came out which means they got all the fluid out of her lung (reducing the risk for pneumonia) and she was sitting up and eating cheerios! I really appreciate how detailed this is! - 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!) They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! 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! Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. 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! Also, it MUST be the "Soy Free" variety." You are so welcome! They also have a coconut based creamer for coffee. Ok - seriously, I have hunted high and low for "Rich's coffee creamer - non dairy" and no where in Boise Idaho can I find it. Zero sodium; 80 calories/serving. I went to that website its amazing!!! Aug 25, 2018 @ 13:15:21. Hope this helps! Aug 19, 2019 @ 23:49:39. 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. I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. Zero sodium.while it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! I love Trader Joe's!
I packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! Thank you so much! I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. Is it really helpful to place plastic around computers and phones. It comes in a small 7 oz box (found it on the shelf of a local health food store). There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. I wish you the best of health in the future. Best wishes to you, as well. 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. icanbreath. Ha ha! Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. 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!). 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. I was very surprise to see that oreos are ok to eat since chocolate is not allowed. Thanks all ! I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. I dont love how it tastes in coffee, though. 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 got some unsalted veggies, unsalted tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, green onions, sweet onions, avocados, granny smith apples, imitation butter to make that butter in the book, fresh blackberries, some fruit squish'ems! LID Life Community does list several types of Pop Tarts as safe. You are welcome! As always, read ingredient lists. What are the chances? See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! There's also a great Facebook group for LID. Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. THANKS SO MUCH!!!! Looked forever for a bar of chocolateThis was it! I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. Thanks-a-Lot, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, and Thin Mints are all vegan and do not contain iodized salt. One day I had to eat breakfast outa fresh egg white omelette with veggies. Best wishes! 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! Today I found a product that might help you. I figured I married him for better or worse, at least we can do this part of the journey together. 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. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. I'm in the process of making a food list so I can shop and prepare. recipesforsustenance Gluten-Free Oct 01, 2021 @ 20:23:05, First, I am sorry that your Thyroid Caner brought you to this point. * Yumnuts - dry roasted and flavored (but NO SALT!) Feel crappy AND not eat comfort foods? I burned all my energy and then some but I am thankful I went to be there for grandma and my family! Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Rice Iodine occurs naturally in rice. This put the surgery off until 11am.
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). Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. 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! if iodized salt is used, it's supposed to be listed as such. Flowers. Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites Whole eggs and egg yolks are not allowed on LID, but egg whites are fine. Oct 14, 2022 @ 00:24:58. recipesforsustenance 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. Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! I've found a few products, through the help of this website and through scouring the shelves of grocery stores, that have made cooking and eating while on the LID diet a bit easier. Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. Soybean oil and soy lecithin are allowed on LID in moderation. Jul 04, 2017 @ 16:11:44. Also, Pomi makes a box of chopped tomatoes with no salt added. 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? 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 :) Kosher salt can be easily found in the grocery store next to the table salt. That took a weight off my shoulders, however I will probably still be a little cautious since grandma is 77! Our whole foods isn't open yet and may not be open til late fall 2012 and no Trader Joes here either. On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. Thank you so much for this list!! I have had my surgeries and find out on Tuesday about treatment, but am sure I will have scanThanks again. Low Sodium Thank you for this! ;-). Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. Progresso Unsalted Chicken Broth contain no added salt. You can ask questions and even post pics of food products for confirmation if they are allowed on the diet. Trader Joes Vegetable Samosas found in the frozen food section, these mini samosas are delicious. Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says LID Life Community is a good resource and may give you some food ideas. Hope to hear from you! 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. Regular, Double Stuff, Golden Oreos are all great little pick-me-ups. Best wishes! *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. Hello all real quick question. * Earth Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread - as you can tell from the name, there is no soy, no dairy, it is gluten and lactose free and vegan friendly - only down side is there is a teeeeennnnyy tiny bit of salt in it but less than 2% so I'm willing to risk it (plus it taste good!) Doing RAI at home. * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) 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/. I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. Your body needs salt to live and if you do not consume salt, there will be severe consequences.
Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. Thank you so much for posting this. Any insight? Delicious with the Elmhurst Milked Cashews. 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 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. Milan says, "It's such a nice treat to start off a new weekand they're usually always under $7!" The only downside is that the products are a bit pricey. 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). Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. -Morton's Course Kosher salt--Morton's website says that it is not iodized even though the box itself does not say "this product does not contain iodine". Last blood work my TSH was .14.what does that mean? undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. * Can't seem to find the Rich's coffee Richand noticed there is soy in coffee mate. Good Luck!! Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? Also someone mentioned to me a bread, which I think was in Trader Joes or Whole Foods that was LID safe. Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. -Trader Joe's Unsalted White Organic Corn Tortilla Chips I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. : ), thank you ,thank you, my best wishes for you, recipesforsustenance Im so glad you found it useful. I have yet to run into a large manufacturer who uses iodized salt in their 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. I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. can anyone tell me what products are sold at Trader Joes that are allowed on the LID? The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. LID is not easy, but Im glad I could help make it a little less stressful for you. Look for the "Where to Buy button" in the upper middle part of their web page. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. Lots to choose from i made lots of baked garlic fries with their russet potatoes and their ketchup is so good! Im sorry you have thyroid cancer. how do you tell if they are LID? I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. Are you sure you want to block this member? Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. I used it to make Beef Stew and it was rich and tasted great. Texas Pete Hot Sauce I was pretty excited when I found out I could have this hot sauce while on LID. I knew there was more. Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. It is best if rice is limited on LID. 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!!! 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!