If a company changes their recipe, they have to list the new ingredient on the label. For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. Trader Joes Coconut Creamer I like this coffee creamer better than the So Delicious brand. Stick to the guidelines and you should be fine. The Tuscan Pane does not contain sea salt. I am so glad you are finding my blog helpful! You are welcome! Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. Frozen Hash Browns. I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. I will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. Hunts regular ketchup is actually fine for LID too. I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. I did, however, find a NO SALT sprouted multi grain bread made by Alvarado Street Bakery in the freezer at my Boney's market. Turned out the diet was way worse than the RAI. Started LID yesterday. Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. I hope all goes well with your low iodine diet and second treatment. 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! Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. What a great site! My husband is on LID for the first time, and youve helped tremendously! They never tested my iodine before RAI (therapeutic or testing doses). 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 Thank you so much for doing the homework on so much of this. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? They do Cary non dairy vegan cheese. LID Life Community does list several types of Pop Tarts as safe. 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. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. Search Google Maps It is very hard to find foods that are okay on LID. Good luck and remember LID is about 19 days out of a lifetime, and it's all to improve your chances of knocking this cancer down for good! It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. Kosher Best wishes! Im so happy my blog was helpful to you. * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) I also like their Organic unsalted tortilla chips! 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 have a 17 year old son too. 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. Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. Thank you for letting me know. Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. I'm starting my LID on Thursday the 21st. I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. Thank you so much for this list!! Thank you for the kind comment. It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. Best wishes! Trader Joes Vegetable Samosas found in the frozen food section, these mini samosas are delicious. SO good that I'm planning to continue with these products and a few others found at other stores such as: Daiya brand cheese shreds, Kirkland's Dark Chocolate Super Fruits (at Costco) and a product called Just Mayo. They are also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. Ha ha! These last two are "finds" for the LID list :) Maybe 5 minutes after eating it I crashed hard, I slept so hard I did not take my night pills and did not wake up until my son woke me up at 6:45am this morning and then I promptly fell asleep until 11:30 am!!! When do you stop driving after going HYPO? I've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. I am finding that the opposite is true, I am having a hard time keeping my sugars up enough because my endo does not want my sugars below 90 but so far I am barely there!!! When I asked my oncologist about LID, she told me to ask the Nuclear Medicine Department. Salt is listed in the ingredients list, but I called the company and was told that they do not use iodized salt. Amanda. 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 :) Apr 18, 2020 @ 03:42:37. Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. I start my LID tomorrow. That took a weight off my shoulders, however I will probably still be a little cautious since grandma is 77! I just bought trader joe's salt free corn chips and hummus. 19 Healthy Trader Joe's Foods Nutritionists Always Buy - Real Simple That's right- we're from the south! I think I will deserve comfort. Anyone know if that's a fact or if I an eat the bread I bought? I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! I knew there was more. Anybody like me out there? My favorite ingredient from the LID. She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! Best wishes to you, as well. And, I'm taking the advice the radiologist gave me--"Don't freak out if you accidentally have something with iodine in it". Zero sodium- make sure they are "old fashioned" and not INSTANT! Yes!!! Hi everyone! Keeping a good thought for you! when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. how do you tell if they are LID? I packed my headset for my music on my phone to relax if needed :) Then it was time to start packing LID foods! -Enjoy life semi-sweet mini chips (dairy, nut, & soy free) I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. Oscar Mayer brand bacon is LID-safe too. They have Unsalted, Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips and they are amazing, just not salty. Karey, My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. Noord-Holland, English North Holland, coastal provincie (province), northwestern Netherlands. 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. I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. Its a brand new bed bought at christmasIt has a water proof bed lineris it safe or should I sleep on an airbed? Products I Used on LID | On a Butterfly's Wings Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. I cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. No sodium; no milk products. Ive been having anxiety on what else I could include on the LID diet I just started! Best price is at Wal-Mart. You are so welcome! Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. :). I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. This product does contain sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). 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! what else can I put on my coffee.I still need to make my Mayo My WBS is scheduled for next wed how soon after do you think I will get my Rai ,I know I have to wait for the radiologist to call me with the results then schedule .I just want to be done ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? Far better than last year's LID diet. We get in the car to finally head home after a long day but my day is not over yet!!! I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). , recipesforsustenance This blog was a time and life saver!! 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 . Rice is a good source of energy, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate, and vitamin E. Oh that's great LIamdig! undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. Egg white with water for the wash. Matza meal with my salt, paprika and onion powder for the dredgecooked in a little hot oil. Ill keep a good thought for him (and you). most companies respond very quickly. Score: 4.2/5 (55 votes) . On my third round of LID, I found a wonderful resource, http://lidlifecommunity.org. Zero sodium/zero sugar. Hi! 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. 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. Is that advised? is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. t" and several Thyca Inspire folks have talked to the manufacturer who state the salt is iodine-free. Kosher salt can be easily found in the grocery store next to the table salt. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! I would like to think I am superwoman and will not experience any symptomsbut better check with you all. Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. Thanks this will help. All are completely LID friendly, no dairy, no soy, no iodized salt and really so tasty I almost felt guity! 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've been determined to find good stuff to eat on this irritating LID diet. Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? 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.