I started today on LID and I must say quite confusing. Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! 18 g whole grain. I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. THANKS SO MUCH!!!! Stick to the guidelines and you should be fine. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. I just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! - 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). recipesforsustenance I guess I am a little frustrated as it seems that no matter what I want to eat, there is some list somewhere that says NO! Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. My MD got a urine iodine on me and it was well under what she wanted it to be! I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. By calling the consumer hotlines for the products or by messaging the company on Facebook, I was able to confirm the products do not contain iodized salt and that expanded what I was able to eat. Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar Both also had a good selection of fruit popsicles and sorbet that would be LID friendly to sooth any sweet tooth. I went to that website its amazing!!! On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. No Sulfur Dioxide This blog was a time and life saver!! As long as you read labels and know what ingredients are not allowed, you are good. Hi everyone! That site has been so helpful in finding food items that dont contain iodine. Very supportive group. And, I'm taking the advice the radiologist gave me--"Don't freak out if you accidentally have something with iodine in it". I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. I got so sad for not having an accurate explanation on why and what food should i take. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. Best of luck! 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!! Best wishes! 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. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. any tomato sauce already prepared we can use? Trader Joes Vegetable Samosas found in the frozen food section, these mini samosas are delicious. Im back on the LID diet. FOR EXAMPLE: Frosted Shredded Wheat are ok to eat! and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. I will do everything I can for the RAI treatment to work its' best to erradicate any remaining thyroid cells in my body. I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) 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. Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. You can ask questions and even post pics of food products for confirmation if they are allowed on the diet. Mar 17, 2017 @ 23:33:18. Progresso Unsalted Chicken Broth contain no added salt. I think I will deserve comfort. Are you sure you want to block this member? On my way for my second dose of RAI (higher dose). I packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! recipesforsustenance It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. Thanks!! FYI, this bread doesnt contain salt or dough conditioners. * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) Just click on the link! I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). : ) . So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam I have also enjoyed their fire roasted no salt salsa. Try not to worry about messing up. -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) Have thyroid cancer and gonna have to have treatment and do this diet, recipesforsustenance My isolation was a great little vacation from real life. Having a knowledgeable doctor makes a big difference. I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. -Trader Joe's Unsalted White Organic Corn Tortilla Chips I did read that Trader Joes does not use iodized salt in their brand products. I cant image. I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. Started LID yesterday. Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! Thank you for this post. Doing RAI at home. I have heard tales of people ending up in the hospital because they didnt consume salt on LID. http://cookieandkate.com My favorite ingredient from the LID. REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. *I was looking for no salt foods. I have been to Whole foods, and Wal-mart, on my way to Trader Joes to see if they have any there. The ingredients listed are only rice and water. Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. Sugar is little higher than we generally prefer, but when on the LID.go for it! Kind Regards, Tonya E. Parker, Quality Assurance Manager, TW Garner Food Company., Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste -I use this for curries and soups. 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. I did, however, find a NO SALT sprouted multi grain bread made by Alvarado Street Bakery in the freezer at my Boney's market. He came back and said they use uniodized salt in the their products, so they should all be ok!! Better to be safe than sorry :) Sincerely, Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. Thanks-a-Lot, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, and Thin Mints are all vegan and do not contain iodized salt. recipesforsustenance Oreos Oreos are vegan and as long as they are a flavor that doesnt contain prohibited ingredients, they are acceptable for LID. Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. Find other members in this community to connect with. If a company changes their recipe, they have to list the new ingredient on the label. Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. Mar 18, 2022 @ 02:37:56, Im sorry you are going through this. 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! Far better than last year's LID diet. Ill keep a good thought for him (and you). KBye ~ Wendi. 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! Thank you for the kind comment. and I know from inquiries Unilever & Frito Lay do not use iodized salt. On my third round of LID, I found a wonderful resource, http://lidlifecommunity.org. Best wishes! Soybean oil and soy lecithin are allowed on LID in moderation. Broccoli), -Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado, -Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro, and Lime, -Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado Salad. Calling and speaking with the Nuclear Safety Officer at my hospital helped alleviate many of my fears. There are several Kens salad dressings that are suitable for LID>. Thank you for the list. I do have Trader Joe's close, if anyone has a list they would like to share I am willing to take all the help offered. Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! * Corn tortillas When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. 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 :) Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:21:30. I have the cookbooks but am wanting breakfast and snack ideas not in the cookbook. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. 75% cacao. I have cancer and am doing the radioactive iodine treatment next week. This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. Trader Joes Organic Coconut Milk coconut milk without the weird preservatives found in other canned coconut milk. I recently had a totally thyroidectomy and am now starting the LID in 2 days. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. 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. This granola is delish! Can anyone confirm.. I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. 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. Other brands, such as Eden for example, say No Salt Added, but have kombu seaweed added (so stay away from those). Last blood work my TSH was .14.what does that mean? This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. I cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! Anyone know? Best wishes! Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. Second thank you, thank you and thank you for all of your research and phone calls. You can microwave them for a quick meal. Water, tomato, tomato paste, vinegar, iodized salt, onion, Chilpotle peppers, coriander, soybean oil, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum, caramel color and spices. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. Ha ha! Of course, there may be regional differences so you should always check the ingredients list. = Rough. Their organic fruit leathers are good too!! Most Thomas Bagel Thins are also LID-friendly. Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. Whole Foods 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! The beddo I wash the sheets, throw them awaywhat? Fed ex 2nd day (wonder what that would cost?) Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese Style Spread a vegan, soy-free cream cheese alternative that does not contain iodized salt. -Trader Joe's Organic Banana Chips Conr tortillas were good with their ground turkey. I went over to the Nutrisystem site and looked at ingredient lists for several foods they sell and they were full of non-allowed ingredients (like sea salt, dairy, soy). The hamburger patty tasted as if it had no salt/seasoning and if it did, it was very minimal. 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. * Unsalted tortilla chips Best of luck to you!