The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. They do Cary non dairy vegan cheese. Am I missing something with Trader Joes? Fed ex 2nd day (wonder what that would cost?) My wife and I are heading to Trader Joe's tomorrow and I am taking suggestions on what I just have get. : ), Bernita Fraliex http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. This granola is delish! My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. The amount varies by typeof rice and where it was grown. I probably would not use their products to be on the safe side. We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. Aug 19, 2019 @ 23:49:39. Beans great protein source while on LID. I'm starting my LiD today and I spend some time in Trader aloes looking for Iodine free foods. You can do it, though! Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. Change). Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. I don't think the ground beef is USDA organic, but it is from TJs. There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. The instant ones have sodium. Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. thanks is iodine bad for us survivors? You can find unsalted canned beans, but its more economical to just cook dried beans at home and season with kosher salt. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? Purchased at Fresh Market. Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free! Salt free, gluten free and no MSG. I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. 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. Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. Best wishes! Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. I could have sworn I picked this product up last year while on LID and sea salt was listed as an ingredient. Kosher recipesforsustenance - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. - 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). Sep 08, 2017 @ 13:05:04. Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. Now I see that Strawberry is a no-no! Jul 04, 2017 @ 16:11:44. 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. Do you know of any other cheese substitutes? I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. -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. Whole Foods I have Celiac Dermititis Herpetiformis which iodine acts as an irritant. Please check back and let me know how you are doing. This in no way tastes like cheese. As long as you read labels and know what ingredients are not allowed, you are good. We got this, recipesforsustenance 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. Is that for fresh as they may have dye? Plan to use this seasoning after the LID! I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. I was considering wearing the same old jamas the entire time and throwing them awaybut then wondered if I shower often will this not be helpful? It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. Keeping a good thought for you! A few other bonuses are that a lot of this stuff is gluten free and organic. I know she is not out of the woods yet, but I know she is on her road to recovery :) I also asked her docs yesterday about taking extra precautions after my RAI if I should take a few extra days staying away from grandma since she just had this surgery but they assured me that after my 7 days of isolation I would pose no risk to grandma anymore than I would any other non-pregnant adult! I also found a salad dressing/marinade. : ) . 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!). : ) But, its better than any other vegan cheese I have ever tasted and it does not contain soy ingredients. Thanks for all the info! (LogOut/ So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. You are so welcome! , recipesforsustenance I packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! Also, some food suggestions help too. We'll start with questions about LID and move onto questions about RAI. Many thanks, recipesforsustenance If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! I'm the one that confirmed it with trader joes. I made the best chicken fingers ever last week. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. -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) At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. Read labels. I hope all goes well. Thank you in advance!! I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. Finally feeling like I can survive this diet. I loved their unsalted tortilla chips, and the unsalted nuts at TJ's were the best!! Hi everyone! -I made the lemon pesto rice with portabello mushrooms-I used brown basmati rice (whole foods brand), substituted walnuts for almonds (since I had a whole bag of walnuts on hand), and used Braggs premium nutritional yeast seasoning (found at whole foods). 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! "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. Have one who knows what he is talking about now so all will be good, recipesforsustenance 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. As stated many times their own made products use non-iodine salt. Rice is also very low in iodine. - 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!) Anyone know if that's a fact or if I an eat the bread I bought? Cyndi, recipesforsustenance I am ok, just extremely sore from that! Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. recipesforsustenance I was very surprise to see that oreos are ok to eat since chocolate is not allowed. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:21:30. I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. 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. I think I can handle natural pb and banana's for sandwiches often but I probably need a little more in the option category. My favorite ingredient from the LID. You can microwave them for a quick meal. Yay! Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. Uncle Ben's 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. Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. I start mine in three weeks and need to have some convenience items to have in the car - I have two children and with activities every night it is not possible to make things in the cookbook everyday. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? The first time I did LID, I was miserable. Hard to believe you can have bacon on LID. 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. Zero sodium; 40 calories/serving. Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. KBye ~ Wendi. But I don't want to put my spouse at risk when he returns to the room. 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! Is it really helpful to place plastic around computers and phones. Not sure what to doif anything.? Glad to see Publix brands too! * Unsalted tortilla chips Thank you! Jul 21, 2012 10:41 PM. Pringles Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. I hope all goes well with your RAI and you get the best results possible. and what about chicken or vegetable stock..is there a company that is LID safe? Best wishes! I have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby, as well as a local health food store. Trader Joe's. "This Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry is super simple to make in under 10 minutes," Silverman says. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. I plan to just stay basic and eat fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, and beef/chicken. Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. This makes things so much easier!! Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. Hi Question.. 18 g whole grain. Mar 17, 2017 @ 23:33:18. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet. I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. ;-). 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. * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist recipesforsustenance I am a mediocre cook at best so making my own foods for the next 2 weeks is going to be rough. Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. Best wishes to you, as well. Missy Sutherland Cadwell As i search thru the Web on the dos and donts i realised i should avoid it. I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. I start my LID tomorrow, and am now reading about distilled water. I have smart balance with olive oil that I eat when Im not on an LID diet but cant tell if this is ok to eat during the diet. I hope all goes well for your husband. ughhhh this is not for the weak. Its great on oatmeal. I almost bought them but I never seen it anywhere that anyone on a LID diet bought these products. Your body needs salt to live and if you do not consume salt, there will be severe consequences. Amy I really appreciate how detailed this is! Ugh! Filled with seasoned ground beef, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and salsa, tacos make for a quick and easy meal. Kind Regards, Tonya E. Parker, Quality Assurance Manager, TW Garner Food Company., Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste -I use this for curries and soups. 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.). 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. Vegetables lots and lots of fresh vegetables. It includes the west Frisian island of Texel off its northern tip. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Jul 04, 2017 @ 14:04:03. My husband is on LID for the first time, and youve helped tremendously! http://www.saltfreevegan.com Doing RAI at home. Jun 24, 2020 @ 21:03:43. Are you sure you want to block this member? Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Finally I get home completely wiped out, sore from my fall earlier and I can't even think about making anything for dinner so I grabbed one of my new cashew & almond bars and it hit the spot! I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? -Mother's Sodium Free Plain Whole Grain Brown Rice Cakes I burned all my energy and then some but I am thankful I went to be there for grandma and my family! 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! Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: Best price is at Wal-Mart. Tomatoes in a can? Second thank you, thank you and thank you for all of your research and phone calls. Kosher salt can be easily found in the grocery store next to the table salt. Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. Doc has me on LID for basically 5 weeks. ~Wanda. 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. Trader Joe's -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) That's right- we're from the south! Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! Cassandra Pogue Seriously, just make some homemade bread. I contacted the company to see what type of salt they used in their products and got this response: I have received your inquiry regarding our Texas Pete Hot Sauce and the salt in our products. 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. It is also really good in coffee, adding the essential creaminess that the other creamer alternatives just dont provide. I have been going out of my mind trying to find something to eat. I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. Take care and good luck! Zero sodium.while it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. 150 calories per serving. Trader Joes Unsulfured Dried Apricots I used these dried apricots in a nut and dried fruit snack mix that contained unsalted almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, raisins, and dried apricots. Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. Sincerely, With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. 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! Zero sodium; 80 calories/serving. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. 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). Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. They have a list of safe foods. 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!! The doc said she would have the intubation tube and on a breathing machine until last night or this morning, and her drainage tube in her chest (they found fluid in her lung during the surgery) would be in until they got the fluid out or up to 2 days. Keebler Club Crackers a variety of Keebler crackers with allowed ingredients (dont get the cheese flavored ones) are safe for LID. 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. By researching which type of salt food companies use allowed me to add a lot more products to my LID diet the next time I did it. I have Trader Joe's Organic Jellys and they are all great tasting. We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. All are completely LID friendly, no dairy, no soy, no iodized salt and really so tasty I almost felt guity! When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. and I know from inquiries Unilever & Frito Lay do not use iodized salt. From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. 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 used Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites to make omelettes, migas, and scrambled egg whites. They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. She was only in surgery about 2 hours maybe less!!! Also I would like to have some bread or bagel but I guess I get confused when I read Thomas Bagels and it says it contains soy but yet its soybean, but not sure if that is soybean oil which we can have or soy beans. 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. Both my husband and I have thyroid cancer, his being Papillary and mine Follicular. Thank you for your many comments and views. It tastes pretty good too! I dug out my back pack and started filling it up with things I thought I would need for a long day in Seattle! I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. No Granola Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. Ingredients: apples, strawberries, apple juice concentrate, blackberry puree concentrate, natural flavor, red raspberry juice concentrate and ascorbic acid. Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. I still have almost two weeks to go. Ill keep a good thought for him (and you). I dont like to cook so a lot of these will be perfect for me. I used it to make Beef Stew and it was rich and tasted great. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . 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 :) I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. I hope all goes well with your scan! -Poland Springs Sparkling water (raspberry lime essence) There are several Kens salad dressings that are suitable for LID>. What a great site! I hope LID got to be a little easier for you. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. LID is not easy, but Im glad I could help make it a little less stressful for you. Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. The "fixings" were all fresh had no seasoning on them at all. This is a link: https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956.