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/. You can have pasta and LID-safe bread (dough conditioners found in commercial breads contains iodine), so I am pretty certain enriched flour is not a problem. http://cookieandkate.com recipesforsustenance Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. I hope all goes well. Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves goes great with peanut butter. Ha ha! I loved the no salt chips and salsa. This is day 3 of my LID and I'm not gonna liethis is tough! 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. Not sure what to doif anything.? The aches have improved but the rest of me feels strange. It is a LOW iodine diet, not a NO iodine diet, afterall. http://www.saltfreevegan.com Its easy to do in the crockpot. (LogOut/ 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. 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 :) Are you sure you want to block this member? The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . Best wishes! REMEMBER: YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR LID WITH YOUR MEDICAL TEAM AND FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. FYI, this bread doesnt contain salt or dough conditioners. -Trader Joe's Unsulphured dried mangos and pineapple Hello all real quick question. It was at this point from sheer exhaustion that I lost my footing and fell onto/into a wooden bench at a very funny angle and got a bit hurt! Some people do not realize that iodine is in sea salt as well as kosher salt. I think I will deserve comfort. Bridget Thompson I learn more each time I do LID and want to share because I know how hard it can be. I followed the guidelines from thyca.org (http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf). 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. Low Sodium I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. - 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). 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. Used when making crock pot beef roast. I figured that since I was only drinking coffee with this non-dairy creamer once a day, it was something I was comfortable consuming. Im so glad you found the site useful. We then walked around a bit so he could get some air, breath a bit and then we all headed back up to the cardiac surgery waiting room. Also, Pomi makes a box of chopped tomatoes with no salt added. I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! Their hummus is amazing with their whole wheat tortillas it was my go to for most of the time when I didn't feel like eating as well as their whole wheat bread and avocado. I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) That took a weight off my shoulders, however I will probably still be a little cautious since grandma is 77! Lid and Trader Joes - Thyroid cancer - Inspire This in no way tastes like cheese. Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? I could have sworn I picked this product up last year while on LID and sea salt was listed as an ingredient. One of them is StrawberryI also use Apricot and Blueberry even before the LID. 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. Thank you so much for posting this!!! 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. -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. Can anyone help? So, I hope I am not out of line by posting this but I was kind of hoping that you all might share some of your "yee-haw, I can eat this" snack/food ideas that you discovered you could eat while on the LID. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. Progresso Unsalted Chicken Broth contain no added salt. Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! Far better than last year's LID diet. Some brands contain salt, so read labels. I read and re-read the ingredients list. Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. if iodized salt is used, it's supposed to be listed as such. recipesforsustenance I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. 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! I start my LID tomorrow and begin tests on Feb 6 and RAI Feb 11th. My husband is on LID for the first time, and youve helped tremendously! This makes things so much easier!! Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. Glad to see Publix brands too! Zero sodium; 80 calories/serving. Regular, Double Stuff, Golden Oreos are all great little pick-me-ups. Amanda. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. I have yet to run into a large manufacturer who uses iodized salt in their products. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:40:38. I used Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites to make omelettes, migas, and scrambled egg whites. Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. :). Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. recipesforsustenance I have a 17 year old son too. What are the chances? Hope that helps! Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) 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.). Best wishes! -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) Feb 16, 2021 @ 21:03:58. Rapunzel No Salt Added Vegetable Bouillon Ibought this vegan vegetable bouillon at Earth Fare. I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! Look for the "Where to Buy button" in the upper middle part of their web page. You are so welcome! As stated many times their own made products use non-iodine salt. Their customer service is superb, so feel free to contact them if you want to be extra sure. -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats 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!!! Is that for fresh as they may have dye? Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! -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) Tomatoes in a can? I have a dozen Sherri Berries chocolate dipped strawberries being delivered on the day of my WBS. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. Is it really helpful to place plastic around computers and phones. Their fresh ciabatta bread, too. The company does not use iodized salt in the products that contain salt and they do not use carrageenan. I was very surprise to see that oreos are ok to eat since chocolate is not allowed. Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. The beddo I wash the sheets, throw them awaywhat? how do you tell if they are LID? I've been using the trader joes album along with the other albums and want to thank everyone who has worked so diligently putting them together butit's still hard. I will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. I just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! 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. They researched each item on their lists and have it in writing from the food company that their products do not contain iodized salt. Yes!!! * Unsalted mini-pretzel twist i that what is thyca patients should do? Good luck with LID and upcoming scans. 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. Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. NO salt. Change). In fact, cup of cooked brown rice only has 1mcg. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. 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. Lots to choose from i made lots of baked garlic fries with their russet potatoes and their ketchup is so good! Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! Kosher salt can be easily found in the grocery store next to the table salt. Getting ready to start LID diet in prep for my second round of RIT. 20 Types of Low Iodine Foods and Why You Need a Low Iodine Diet There are also a lot of ingredients in their foods that I dont know what they are. Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. 20 Trader Joe's Items Our Editors Won't Leave the Store Without Courtney :). Kens Steakhouse Zesty Italian dressing this dressing is great to have on hand for salads (and to use as a marinade). Doing RAI at home. I have been reading through postsand trying to answer my questions through those so as not to bother anyonebut geez that takes too much timeso I have decided to postand many of you veterans will find yourself repeating yourself and for that I apologize. All are completely LID friendly, no dairy, no soy, no iodized salt and really so tasty I almost felt guity! They will also specify if they use sea salt instead of non-iodized salt, so you can avoid those products! 19 Healthy Trader Joe's Foods Nutritionists Always Buy - Real Simple I found Muir Glen makes a salt-free basil flavored canned tomato sauce and I picked up 2 cans but would love some feedback on if it is ok from other people's experience. Jun 04, 2019 @ 20:51:50. Also, it MUST be the "Soy Free" variety." Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. I've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. I will need my coffee when I start LID it is my One guilty Pleasure, and with dealing with cancer, RAI and everything else, this is one thing I want to enjoy. Thank you for this awesome list! Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. I was miserable and hungry. Thank you so much for this list!! I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. I also found a salad dressing/marinade. The Key Lime Flavor is my favorite. Here is a sample of vegetables you can eat: asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, radishes, lettuce, celery, bell peppers, kale, chiles (jalapenos, serranos, habaneros, poblano, New Mexican, Anaheim, cubanelles, Hatch, etc), tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes (skin must be removed), turnips, turnip greens, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, spinach, eggplant, mustard greens, squash (zucchini, yellow squash, Hubbard, spaghetti squash, acorn, pumpkin, butternut, etc), Brussels sprouts, green beans, collards, parsnips, okra, Swiss chard, rutabaga, jicama, kohlrabi, snow peas, rapini, bok choy, beets, corn, tomatillos, etc, Thank you so much for this posting, and all the work you did! Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says She was only in surgery about 2 hours maybe less!!! Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. Did the LID last year before my RAI, now preparing for WBS and Thyrogen. 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! As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. She got the intubation tube out last night and came off the breathing machine!!! Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e.