Zero sodium/zero sugar. THANK YOU! Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. Hi! Rice. It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. I cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! 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. Trader Joe's It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Thanks, Kareylynn. recipesforsustenance Im so glad you found my blog helpful! 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. Hunts regular ketchup is actually fine for LID too. 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! Finally feeling like I can survive this diet. 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. Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. Others here have gotten written confirmation from them that any salt used in Trader Joe's branded food is iodine-free. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam Ingredients: apples, strawberries, apple juice concentrate, blackberry puree concentrate, natural flavor, red raspberry juice concentrate and ascorbic acid. Jun 24, 2020 @ 21:03:43. I have Celiac Dermititis Herpetiformis which iodine acts as an irritant. Thank you so much for posting this. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. Ive been kinda bummed out trying to find things I actually like to eat. 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! 100% Natural -Trader Joe's Unsalted White Organic Corn Tortilla Chips Purchased at Whole Foods. What are the chances? how do you tell if they are LID? Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. I dont like to cook so a lot of these will be perfect for me. Both my husband and I have thyroid cancer, his being Papillary and mine Follicular. 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. The only downside is that the products are a bit pricey. "It's healthy (50 calories and 2 grams of fat per cup), very tasty, and can be eaten as a main or a side." Plus, it's inexpensive at $2.99 per bag. Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites Whole eggs and egg yolks are not allowed on LID, but egg whites are fine. Here is the link to my original post https://www.inspire.com/groups/thyca-thyroid-cancer-survivors-association/discussion/no-iodized-salt-in-trader-joes-brand-products/. Im scheduled for a Scan as well! It is also really good in coffee, adding the essential creaminess that the other creamer alternatives just dont provide. They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. There are several Kens salad dressings that are suitable for LID>. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. I will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. We get in the car to finally head home after a long day but my day is not over yet!!! Hope that helps! * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. 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. I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. I'm the one that confirmed it with trader joes. Read labels. Have one who knows what he is talking about now so all will be good, recipesforsustenance Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! I also used an awesome resource, LID Life Community (www.lidlifecommunity.org). 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. Drain and put the squash into a bowl. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. any tomato sauce already prepared we can use? They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. I burned all my energy and then some but I am thankful I went to be there for grandma and my family! Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. It is a low iodine diet, not a no iodine diet. recipesforsustenance (LogOut/ I LOVE to eat and they don't even consider the hormonal changes I'm going through! 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). I don't think the ground beef is USDA organic, but it is from TJs. I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. Hope all is going well for you. The ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. It has really helped me get ready for the LID. Apple Cranberry juice. I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. Hope your LID went well. Rapunzel No Salt Added Vegetable Bouillon Ibought this vegan vegetable bouillon at Earth Fare. icanbreath. No iodized salt in Trader Joes Brand Products! I read and re-read the ingredients list. Im glad I found this site. Will continue to buy these after the LID! 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 I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. I contacted Thai Kitchen via their Facebook page to ask if they use iodized salt in their products and got this response, Hi Suzi, We do not used iodized salt in our Thai Kitchen or Simply Asia products. The company does not use iodized salt in the products that contain salt and they do not use carrageenan. Far better than last year's LID diet. I loved their unsalted tortilla chips, and the unsalted nuts at TJ's were the best!! Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! 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! 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. Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. I found it thru someone on here. Im assuming it was good since you posted all of these items. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: Try not to worry about messing up. Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says I have never heard of that condition, but its so interesting that low iodine diet helps. Trader joes made it so easy to find good tasting iodine free items. I've noticed I've been jittery and feeling anxious today My hearts feels like its racing and I'm a bit short of breath at times.not sure of its what I'm eating/not eating or my meds. I think I was so hypo the first time I made a few mistakesNow that I'm doing my 6 month WBS I guess I'll find out how bad those mistakes were! On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. I have tried to call and email them but did not get a response. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? FOR EXAMPLE: Frosted Shredded Wheat are ok to eat! Its great on everything . I have been going out of my mind trying to find something to eat. It includes the west Frisian island of Texel off its northern tip. ~Wanda.. Hope to hear from you! I also found a salad dressing/marinade. On the ConAgra site, you can search for stores that carry their Fleischmann's products by zip code. 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!!!! This was heaven sent! I called the manufacturer and they gave me distributors in Boise to call and none of them have it. . Are you sure you want to block this member? Thank you so much for this site.. Hi! I just bought trader joe's salt free corn chips and hummus. Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. Feel crappy AND not eat comfort foods? http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. I hope all goes well with your RAI and you get the best results possible. Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. They carry many, many other labels, so go for the Trader Joe's label only and you should be all right. 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. And Jaime Milan, EatingWell's digital news and lifestyle editor, can't resist picking up a bouquet on her weekly grocery run. I wish my Trader Joes was closer 80 miles away. However, you are right about the hummus several have sea salt! recipesforsustenance This whole process is hard because no one around me quite gets it and I sometimes feel guilty for being down about what I'm going through. My 17 yr old son has to have the RAI. Keeping a good thought for you! 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. I'm in the process of making a food list so I can shop and prepare. Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! Anyone know? Thank you for this post. 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. I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. My husband's RAI was 9/21/12 and his LID ended 48 hours later. I might have a shrimp cocktail followed by a maine lobster before I start on dessert though..GRIIIINNNNN..Have a great one good people! Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Rice Iodine occurs naturally in rice. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? I am so glad I found your blog. I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? Yes, I need to see the big picture and not focus on the bad, but that's easy for them to say! 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/. Plus both stores have an excellent selection of fresh fruits, veggies and meats. Doing RAI at home. Just click on the link! The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. I hope RAI went well and you are recovering well. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. 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 hope all goes well for your husband. Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. I still have almost two weeks to go. I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. Thank you so much for this list!! Mar 17, 2017 @ 23:33:18. It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! I took a puzzle book, pen, pencil and paper to doodle/write on to keep my mind occupied if everyone else there fell asleep. When I finally woke up this morning I was SORE!!! I appreciate your link. This sure helped! Im so glad you found it useful. Knowing myself, I would feel bad if I didn't follow the LID to the best of my ability. What worked for you? 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 :) Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) 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! Oscar Mayer brand bacon is LID-safe too. I used Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites to make omelettes, migas, and scrambled egg whites. I am a mediocre cook at best so making my own foods for the next 2 weeks is going to be rough. I think I can handle natural pb and banana's for sandwiches often but I probably need a little more in the option category. 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! They are till cheaper on a lot of things but they have also had to raise their prices because of the catastrophes going on in the USA in recent years (floods, droughts, bird flu, etc.). Find other members in this community to connect with. 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. Thanks all ! recipesforsustenance I hope all goes well. The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. I'm starting my LiD today and I spend some time in Trader aloes looking for Iodine free foods. Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. recipesforsustenance Good Luck!! However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. I will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :) I started today on LID and I must say quite confusing. I am starting the lid again Monday and I saw on a post that trader Joe's has a butter spread that is approved. You are welcome! Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. 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. Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese Style Spread a vegan, soy-free cream cheese alternative that does not contain iodized salt. I really appreciate how detailed this is! We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. My MD got a urine iodine on me and it was well under what she wanted it to be! I was miserable and hungry. Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. ;-). I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. I got a call today to go on LID and off my Cytomel. I've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. Zero% sodium; 160 cal./serving; gluten free. Noord-Holland, English North Holland, coastal provincie (province), northwestern Netherlands. Best of luck! 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. At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! Apr 10, 2016 @ 12:20:27, You are most welcome! Bottom line is Trader Joes Brand (products that they manufacture themselves) products use non-iodized salt. I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? I loved the no salt chips and salsa. Im back on the LID diet. i that what is thyca patients should do? and what about chicken or vegetable stock..is there a company that is LID safe? Is that advised? Many thanks, recipesforsustenance Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. 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. LID is not easy, but Im glad I could help make it a little less stressful for you. Amy I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! Sweet!!!!!!! Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. No whammies! Zero sodium; 80 calories/serving. 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. Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. (LogOut/ :). I start my LID tomorrow and begin tests on Feb 6 and RAI Feb 11th. The "fixings" were all fresh had no seasoning on them at all. yes, iodine is naturally occurring in sea salt. Zero sodium.while it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. I start my LID tomorrow, and am now reading about distilled water. Oct 14, 2022 @ 01:15:26, You are so welcome! Good luck to you! This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. Thank you so much for doing the homework on so much of this. Ending week two of my second round with LID. Thank you for this post! 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. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. The first time I did LID, I was miserable. Hope this helps! I was really nervous the first time. I am also dairy (milk products) free, but almost no need to mention that since milk is not allowed on the LID anyway. It is best if rice is limited on LID. recipesforsustenance Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. I have been to Whole foods, and Wal-mart, on my way to Trader Joes to see if they have any there. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. The aches have improved but the rest of me feels strange. I have had my surgeries and find out on Tuesday about treatment, but am sure I will have scanThanks again. I ended up taking a lot with me, but I had no idea how long we would be there so I planned out so I would be covered until late last night :) I packed banana chips, apple chips, unsalted tortilla chips from Trader Joe's, fresh strawberries, "cuties", unsalted sunflower seeds, hard candies, Kosher salt (non iodized of course) in my salt grinder, my pepper grinder, garlic powder, lime juice and a couple other seasonings, an avocado to make guacamole, a knife so I could cut my avocado and bottled waters :) If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! Thank you thank you thank you for this!!! Today I found a product that might help you. ~Wanda. Its great on oatmeal. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. I had to read the ingredients on the hummus though.some of them listed Sea Salt and some listed just salt.both were Trader Joe brand, So you really need to read the labels carefully. I love Trader Joe's! Amanda. Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. 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. * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist : ), Bernita Fraliex Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. These tacos shells are fine for LID. I have a 17 year old son too. : ), thank you ,thank you, my best wishes for you, recipesforsustenance -Cucumber Refrigerated Salad- keeps for 2 mo! 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!). I used it to cook a chicken dish that my family loved! Thank you so much for posting this!!! This blog chronicles the cooking adventures of preparing and eating a low iodine diet in preparation for radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy for treatment of follicular variant papillary thyroid cancer. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. Not sure what to doif anything.? This put the surgery off until 11am. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. Also, some food suggestions help too. Im so glad you found the site useful. They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. Customer Relations * Can't seem to find the Rich's coffee Richand noticed there is soy in coffee mate. Thanks in advance, Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. This in no way tastes like cheese. Here is a link: http://www.conagrafoods.com/our-food/brands/fleischmanns-margarine-spread. I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. I am staying between 75-96 consistently since I started the LID! The only ingredient is coconut. If a company changes their recipe, they have to list the new ingredient on the label. It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. 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. 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. Jan 19, 2022 @ 11:56:42. is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. Both also had a good selection of fruit popsicles and sorbet that would be LID friendly to sooth any sweet tooth. And, it is delicious toasted. Tomatoes in a can? 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. Best wishes! However, it's likely very safe for the LID. They do Cary non dairy vegan cheese. You are welcome! Trader Joes Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread Nasty, unless you like the taste of cardboard. When do you stop driving after going HYPO? 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. Best wishes to you, as well. I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. Trader Joses Chicken & Green Chile Tamales these tamales do not contain cheese or iodized salt. I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. Zero sodium- make sure they are "old fashioned" and not INSTANT! Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:21:30. So I made a trail mix for my snack kashi cereal pinapple chips dried fruit and dark chocolate chips and almonds .. are dark chocolate chips ok they have no milk or salt I got them at trader joes and does any one know about coconut milk in a can can I use that in my coffee.