It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I hope RAI went well and you are recovering well. Whole Foods Tips for Less Stressful LID Food Preparation: **Always consult with your medical treatment team and follow their current food list during your LID**, Some blog readers reported their physicians told them to avoid beets during the LID- These chips contain mostly sweet potatos with some beet chips- if you have been advised to avoid beets- simply pick out the beet chips and save for another family member. I think I will deserve comfort. Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/, http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf, http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines, https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956, https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf, Follicular Variant of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Thank you so much for posting this. No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. Its great on oatmeal. They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. 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. Flowers. I am also dairy (milk products) free, but almost no need to mention that since milk is not allowed on the LID anyway. Im so sorry to hear that both you and your husband have (or had) thyroid cancer. Good Luck! THANK YOU! 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! The ingredients of the shreds 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). recipesforsustenance I used Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites to make omelettes, migas, and scrambled egg whites. It does get easier each time. Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. ughhhh this is not for the weak. Trader Joes Organic Coconut Milk coconut milk without the weird preservatives found in other canned coconut milk. We got a call this morning and I am happy to say grandma is doing great all things considered! Best wishes! I was very surprise to see that oreos are ok to eat since chocolate is not allowed. 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 almost bought them but I never seen it anywhere that anyone on a LID diet bought these products. I found a kosher supplier in New York that would ship it to me. Trader Joes Tabbouleh has no iodine BTW and it is VERY GOOD if you like Tabbouleh. Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. Yay! My 17 yr old son has to have the RAI. I knew there was more. I could have sworn I picked this product up last year while on LID and sea salt was listed as an ingredient. Gluten-Free There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. 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. When I finally woke up this morning I was SORE!!! 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!!! :). If you should have any further questions please contact me. Anybody like me out there? Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. She was only in surgery about 2 hours maybe less!!! 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. Lid and Trader Joes - Thyroid cancer - Inspire This helps me hugely since I went vegan this year! I see they have organic Trader Joes Ketchup and tortilla chips. Are you sure you want to block this member? I typically drink tap water, or water from a Brita filter at home, and water from a water dispenser at the office (not sure what kind). No idea if it will be good but I'm excited to try it Of everything that was there, I think I did pretty good all things considered! = Rough. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. Kens Steakhouse Zesty Italian dressing this dressing is great to have on hand for salads (and to use as a marinade). Ill keep yall in my thoughts. This list is amazing!! Today was my first day and I was feeling SO overwhelmed. Their fresh ciabatta bread, too. recipesforsustenance For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . Jun 04, 2019 @ 20:51:50. They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. Very supportive group. I learn more each time I do LID and want to share because I know how hard it can be. That site has been so helpful in finding food items that dont contain iodine. I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. "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. Purchased at Whole Foods. Of course, there may be regional differences so you should always check the ingredients list. Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. I cannot determine if I should or should not include Nutrisystem foods during LID.. Hi! Zero sodium/zero sugar. In an attempt to try to stay sane, and of course do my best to make the RAI treatment effective, I've been trying to eat everything in moderation, just in case something I'm consuming has a high iodine content. 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. I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! They researched each item on their lists and have it in writing from the food company that their products do not contain iodized salt. I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? recipesforsustenance My understanding is that it is only the items with the Trader Joe's label. My husband is on LID for the first time, and youve helped tremendously! Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a safe bet. Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. 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). Amy 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. Jun 24, 2020 @ 21:03:43. Coconut Milk great for making curries (both Thai and Indian). recipesforsustenance 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. Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. 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. 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! Trader Joe's. "This Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry is super simple to make in under 10 minutes," Silverman says. - 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). Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites Whole eggs and egg yolks are not allowed on LID, but egg whites are fine. Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. Best wishes! I have been making my own bread but like knowing I have this in the freezer. - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) Rice is also very low in iodine. I hope you will find some of the meal ideas on this blog helpful. Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! I also went to Trader Joes and found their Cinnamon Almonds are ok - raw almonds, sugar and cinnamon and they are sooooo good!!!! Im scheduled for a Scan as well! They have a list of safe foods. It is NOT iodized. Keeping a good thought for you! Sincerely, I ended up buying a hamburger patty (no bread at all as they keep their meat separate from their bread until you order a burger) with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced onions. Trader Joe's does not use any iodized salt in our product labels. Best price is at Wal-Mart. I am so glad I found your blog. 3 before RAI and 2 after RAI. Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. These tacos shells are fine for LID. Is that for fresh as they may have dye? Make sure you read labels. If they are, which ones? After that grandpa wanted another smoke so we walked out so he could have a smoke and get that "load" off his chest so to speak :) He walked with us up to the valet service and waited until the car was brought up. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Thank you for this post! We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". I am having RAI next Friday.. 1st and Last!! We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. Will be using after the LID. Thank you for this awesome list! After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! Thank you for this! Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. Best wishes! Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. 150 calories per serving. I shopped there and talked to an employee that wasn't as informative or helpful . Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. Hope this helps! -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: recipesforsustenance 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! The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? Can anyone help? Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says 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 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. Youve made it so easy. Feb 16, 2021 @ 21:03:58. recipesforsustenance Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. I might have a shrimp cocktail followed by a maine lobster before I start on dessert though..GRIIIINNNNN..Have a great one good people! I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). No lactose, no salt. Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! Hope your LID went well. 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!!!! One of them is StrawberryI also use Apricot and Blueberry even before the LID. However, it's likely very safe for the LID. Glad to see Publix brands too! 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 also found a salad dressing/marinade. -Trader Joe's unsalted nuts (I like the "Just a Handful of Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds"-- they come in individual serving packs--great for a quick snack) Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. The "fixings" were all fresh had no seasoning on them at all. 365 Brand Cashew Butter This is a delicious nut butter from Whole Foods. Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. recipesforsustenance They also have lots of items that do not contain soy or soybean products like soybean oil, soy lethicin, or vegetable oils that contain soy. They carry many, many other labels, so go for the Trader Joe's label only and you should be all right. Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. Thanks for all the info! Getting ready to start LID diet in prep for my second round of RIT. Bridget Thompson Thanks, Kareylynn. Hope that helps! Since kosher certified can only use kosher ingredients, the salt brine is iodine free!