I followed the guidelines from thyca.org (http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf). 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. Thank you! On my third round of LID, I found a wonderful resource, http://lidlifecommunity.org. 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. Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. * 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!) ? I hope all goes well. 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. 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! Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. Change). -Pacific all natural hemp non-dairy beverage (vanilla)--this does not contain soy, sea salt, or carrageenans (sea weed), ingredients that every other dairy-free milk label that I have read seems to have. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a safe bet. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. I really appreciate how detailed this is! If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! This list is amazing!! I start my LID tomorrow. You are welcome! Kosher salt can be easily found in the grocery store next to the table salt. I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? recipesforsustenance The ingredients of the mozzarella style shreds I posted 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) per their website. They are quite filling and tasty :) I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. Plan to use this seasoning after the LID! * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) 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! 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. I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary 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, 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/. The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. She was able to get me fresh veggies. 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. I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. As i search thru the Web on the dos and donts i realised i should avoid it. I am so happy that I found this site! Your body needs salt to live and if you do not consume salt, there will be severe consequences. Finally feeling like I can survive this diet. Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. Calling and speaking with the Nuclear Safety Officer at my hospital helped alleviate many of my fears. They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. recipesforsustenance Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. 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. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. I have yet to run into a large manufacturer who uses iodized salt in their products. My husband with diagnose and we are starting his LID diet. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Thank you for this post! Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. That site has been so helpful in finding food items that dont contain iodine. Trader Joe's. "This Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry is super simple to make in under 10 minutes," Silverman says. Purchased at Fresh Market. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? Im so glad you found it useful. when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. This blog was a time and life saver!! Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese Style Spread a vegan, soy-free cream cheese alternative that does not contain iodized salt. It is also really good in coffee, adding the essential creaminess that the other creamer alternatives just dont provide. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! They also have imported chocolate bars at the register, packages of 3 dark bars that are good. Here is a link: http://www.conagrafoods.com/our-food/brands/fleischmanns-margarine-spread. I dont know about your husband, but I was way more anxious about RAI than the surgery. I bought mom and grandpa coffee, mom and I a vitamin water (since I drank all that I had brought) and grandpa a gatorade :) I had planned on making guacamole for lunch, but the avocado was over ripe and was about guacamole when I cut it open so it got pitched and I ended up buying some lunch! I am so glad I found this. I started today on LID and I must say quite confusing. 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!!!! They carry many, many other labels, so go for the Trader Joe's label only and you should be all right. IBS/Crohn's LID considerations- slideshow video, The Low Iodine Diet, Tips, Ideas & Recipes, My LID Pinterest Board- info resources/food/snack/product ideas, Low Iodine Free Cookbook- 100+ pages of recipes- PDF, LID Recipe Book- from Thyroid Cancer Canada, Thyroid Cancer Basics- 56 page PDF overview from ThyCa, Check Your Neck- Free Low Iodine Cookbook, Dr. Oz short video "How to Test Your Thyroid", Thyroid Cancer Survivors Assn.- Excellent Resouce. She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! I love Trader Joe's! Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. Filled with seasoned ground beef, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and salsa, tacos make for a quick and easy meal. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. Thank you for this awesome list! Mar 27, 2021 @ 15:54:08, The first time I did LID was so hard. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. Tomatoes in a can? Thank you for the kind comment. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. As long as you read labels and know what ingredients are not allowed, you are good. Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! Time an time again, I was told that they did not use iodized salt and if they did, they would have to list it in the ingredients list as iodized salt. Trader Joses Chicken & Green Chile Tamales these tamales do not contain cheese or iodized salt. :). RAI in 6 days! I loved their unsalted tortilla chips, and the unsalted nuts at TJ's were the best!! Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. It includes the west Frisian island of Texel off its northern tip. Her cardiac team came in before hand several times to go over the surgery with all of us there (grandma, grandpa, mom, me and a family friend) and told us to expect her to be in surgery at least 3 hours but anywhere from 3-4 to be on the safe side. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. This was heaven sent! I hope LID got to be a little easier for you. can anyone tell me what products are sold at Trader Joes that are allowed on the LID? Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. Oreos Oreos are vegan and as long as they are a flavor that doesnt contain prohibited ingredients, they are acceptable for LID. Jul 21, 2012 10:41 PM. Water, tomato, tomato paste, vinegar, iodized salt, onion, Chilpotle peppers, coriander, soybean oil, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum, caramel color and spices. Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. The David brand does not contained iodized salt. There are many ways to consume iodine unknowingly. I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. Thank goodness. There are several Kens salad dressings that are suitable for LID>. Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. Its a brand new bed bought at christmasIt has a water proof bed lineris it safe or should I sleep on an airbed? The first time I did LID, I was miserable. I mean you can eat a lot on LID if you cook everything from scratch but when youre sooo tired thats hard to do so this helps so much! I thought I would have to be extremely careful with fruits and such, but I learned shortly after being diagnosed which fruits spike my sugars and almost none do thankfully! Not to burst anyone's bubble-but my docs said not to use/trust any product that companies say they use non-iodized salt-unless they can put it in writing! 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 probably would not use their products to be on the safe side. 150 calories per serving. http://www.saltfreevegan.com Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. Bottom line is Trader Joes Brand (products that they manufacture themselves) products use non-iodized salt. I shopped there and talked to an employee that wasn't as informative or helpful . 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 have also enjoyed their fire roasted no salt salsa. 18 g whole grain. Seeing it all written out helps me to think about everything that I can have on a low iodine diet instead of what I cannot have. This is day 3 of my LID and I'm not gonna liethis is tough! what an eye opener this has been. I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. 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). Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar Sep 04, 2019 @ 19:52:37. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. Anyone know if that's a fact or if I an eat the bread I bought? When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. 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!! I also ate out at Chipotle and had grilled veggie burritos without dairy. They have two other flavors, Vanilla and Hazelnut. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. Pringles Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. Im confused about butter. This makes things so much easier!! As stated many times their own made products use non-iodine salt. recipesforsustenance Good Luck!! They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. Trader Joes Coconut Creamer I like this coffee creamer better than the So Delicious brand. It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. That took a weight off my shoulders, however I will probably still be a little cautious since grandma is 77! I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. Thank you so much for this list!! I have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby, as well as a local health food store. I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? So Delicious Coconut Coffee Creamer Original This is the only non-dairy coffee creamer that I have found that doesnt have sea salt, soy, or carrageenan. I do most of my shopping at Trader Joe's and only get a few from the local markets. Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. I recently had a totally thyroidectomy and am now starting the LID in 2 days. Keeping a good thought for you! You are welcome! Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. They are sweet to taste, have 14g of carbs 13g of sugars but it's natural sugars! Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. Is that good? I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. Best wishes!! Thank you for the list. There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. I was able to find out that corporate for trader Joes has guaranteed that they do not use iodize salt in any of their trader joes name bran products DO STAY AWAY FROM ANYTHING THAT STATES SEA SALT. 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. They do Cary non dairy vegan cheese. Zero sodium; 40 calories/serving. I almost bought them but I never seen it anywhere that anyone on a LID diet bought these products. Zero % sodium; low sugar. Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Low Sodium I would like to think I am superwoman and will not experience any symptomsbut better check with you all. I am having RAI next Friday.. 1st and Last!! Purchased at Whole Foods. I have been reading through postsand trying to answer my questions through those so as not to bother anyonebut geez that takes too much timeso I have decided to postand many of you veterans will find yourself repeating yourself and for that I apologize. recipesforsustenance 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. Hi Suzi, We do not used iodized salt in our Thai Kitchen or Simply Asia products. Thanks-a-Lot, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, and Thin Mints are all vegan and do not contain iodized salt. yes, iodine is naturally occurring in sea salt. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops, Download our free Low-Iodine Cookbook (PDF), Rally for Research and Thyroid Cancer Research Grants.