Try not to worry about messing up. Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Rice - Iodine occurs naturally in rice. i that what is thyca patients should do? Hi everyone! (Didn't think to ask.) Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! Do you know of any other cheese substitutes? 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! All feedback will be appreciated. Gluten-Free recipesforsustenance Im so sorry your son is going through this. Wasnt given a large enough dose the first time ad the dr I had then didnt have me follow this diet beforehand. Beef flavor bouillon. and what about chicken or vegetable stock..is there a company that is LID safe? Started LID yesterday. Jaguar (family friend) bought her lunch while mom and grandpa had sandwiches brought from home. It doesnt taste half bad. Cyndi, recipesforsustenance It is flavored, but has no sweeteners and no sodium (LaCroix, Perrier, Trader Joe's sparkling water). when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. Both also had a good selection of fruit popsicles and sorbet that would be LID friendly to sooth any sweet tooth. Anybody like me out there? recipesforsustenance Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. I figured that since I was only drinking coffee with this non-dairy creamer once a day, it was something I was comfortable consuming. This granola is delish! We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". 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. icanbreath. Whole Foods
Low Iodine Diet aka LID - What can I eat? - Cancer SURVIVOR It comes in a small 7 oz box (found it on the shelf of a local health food store). 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 :) 150 calories per serving. I see they have organic Trader Joes Ketchup and tortilla chips. recipesforsustenance From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. Apr 10, 2016 @ 12:20:27, You are most welcome! One of them is StrawberryI also use Apricot and Blueberry even before the LID. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. Oct 11, 2015 4:24 PM. Thank you for this awesome list! most companies respond very quickly. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . Best wishes! THANKS SO MUCH!!!! Is that good? 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. It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. Best of luck to you! Read labels.
Search Google Maps Purchased at Fresh Market. Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. NO salt. if iodized salt is used, it's supposed to be listed as such. Good Luck!! Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. Other brands, such as Eden for example, say No Salt Added, but have kombu seaweed added (so stay away from those). Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. 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. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. 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. Not sure what to doif anything.? Will be using after the LID. * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. Hi Suzi, We do not used iodized salt in our Thai Kitchen or Simply Asia products. She was only in surgery about 2 hours maybe less!!! 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. recipesforsustenance We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! I found it thru someone on here. Also, grom what I learned and researched, LID can/does make a difference. Amanda. I did see sea salt on some things which isn't ok!! Lots of Hugs as Always, My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! Thank you for your many comments and views. I got a call today to go on LID and off my Cytomel. I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. Lots of sorbet options out there- most with zero sodium. This community is sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, an Inspire trusted partner. After we ate lunch and visited a bit, we all walked outside for a smoke break and to keep from being so stiff just sitting and waiting. Salt free, gluten free and no MSG. The aches have improved but the rest of me feels strange. From clothing to flowers to wine, you can purchase just about anything Fair Trade.Notable brands like Athletica, Patagonia, Kashi Foods, Honest Tea, and select products from Whole Foods, Aldi, Trader Joe's, General Mills, and Kroger have joined the Fair Trade movement. I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. We get home and at my moms/grandparents I needed to fill my mom's pill box for the week so she could take her pills. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. (LogOut/ Thank you in advance!! I went to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and was able to find a bunch of great stuff that is really LID friendly. You can do it, though! Calling and speaking with the Nuclear Safety Officer at my hospital helped alleviate many of my fears. Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. I emailed customer service and they wrote back that they contain salt which I knew, but they do not know if theres iodine in them. No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. I made the best chicken fingers ever last week. Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. I hope all goes well for him. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. Their granola cereals, many breads, dark chocolate bars, guacamole-like mashed avocados, coconut creamer, toasted almonds and frozen veggies made for a very tasty LID diet. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. They also have a coconut based creamer for coffee. recipesforsustenance Sincerely, You can microwave them for a quick meal. Between 2008 and 2012 I purchased all my dairy products there because they were cheaper than the regular grocery store. Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. If a company changes their recipe, they have to list the new ingredient on the label. Jul 21, 2012 10:41 PM. Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells Old El Paso products do not contain iodized salt. The David brand does not contained iodized salt. Is that advised? 75% cacao. This makes things so much easier!! It has really helped me get ready for the LID. Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! I think I will deserve comfort. But I don't want to put my spouse at risk when he returns to the room. Glad to see Publix brands too! Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. Thank you so much for doing the homework on so much of this. 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. Today was my first day and I was feeling SO overwhelmed. Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. Thanks for all the info! Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. * Variety of unsalted tortilla chips There are also a lot of ingredients in their foods that I dont know what they are. I also ate a lot of their hummus, peanut filled pretzels, PB&J sandwiches with their bread and organic carrot juice (it's worth a try!). Regular, Double Stuff, Golden Oreos are all great little pick-me-ups. I've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. Our first 21 days on the diet we pretty much followed the diet from the thyca cookbook and it was so hard. 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. These TJ spreads do not contain any. 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. Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. 6 weeks is a long time to be on this diet. I was really nervous the first time. You are so welcome! It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! I have been to Whole foods, and Wal-mart, on my way to Trader Joes to see if they have any there. My favorite ingredient from the LID. *Sodium Free Whole Wheat Bread - totally free of salt, dairy, and soy - is heavy and dense but, call things considere, taste pretty good - plus it is nice for those of us w/o bread machines! Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. Jun 04, 2019 @ 20:51:50. I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. I have Trader Joe's Organic Jellys and they are all great tasting. Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. Thanks in advance,