trader joes low iodine foods

Mar 17, 2017 @ 23:33:18. It doesnt taste half bad. *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! Thank you so much- I know Im a bit late to the party but I have hyperthyroidism and I am low iodine for my RAIU test next week! On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam 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 Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Bridget Thompson I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. My MD got a urine iodine on me and it was well under what she wanted it to be! Anyone besides me gluten free and facing the LID? I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. I thought I would have to be extremely careful with fruits and such, but I learned shortly after being diagnosed which fruits spike my sugars and almost none do thankfully! There's also a great Facebook group for LID. * Loads of raw nuts (pistachio's, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc) It has really helped me get ready for the LID. recipesforsustenance However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. I hope LID got to be a little easier for you. Purchased at Whole Foods. Trader Joes Organic Super Dark Chocolate with Almonds it didnt feel like I should be eating this chocolate.it was too yummy. I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. Please check back and let me know how you are doing. 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. 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. 365 Brand Cashew Butter This is a delicious nut butter from Whole Foods. Thank you for your email. The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . Coconut Milk great for making curries (both Thai and Indian). No red dyes. I have been to Whole foods, and Wal-mart, on my way to Trader Joes to see if they have any there. However, it's likely very safe for the LID. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. 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. 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! Should I be drinking distilled water? I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. * Yumnuts - dry roasted and flavored (but NO SALT!) It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. I figured that since I was only drinking coffee with this non-dairy creamer once a day, it was something I was comfortable consuming. Good Luck! 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. I start my LID tomorrow and begin tests on Feb 6 and RAI Feb 11th. Pringles Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. David Sunflower Seeds These are a great salty snack. Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. Can radiation seep through plastic? * And I can't seem to find no salt margarine. Best wishes! Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) So for dinner tonight I am having a modified taco salad with proper seasoning minus the sour cream and cheese and with my Trader Joe's unsalted chips!!! I read and re-read the ingredients list. -Trader Joe's Unsulphured dried mangos and pineapple Soybean oil and soy lecithin are allowed on LID in moderation. Its a brand new bed bought at christmasIt has a water proof bed lineris it safe or should I sleep on an airbed? Feel crappy AND not eat comfort foods? I dug out my back pack and started filling it up with things I thought I would need for a long day in Seattle! There are several Kens salad dressings that are suitable for LID>. I appreciate your link. Bottom line is Trader Joes Brand (products that they manufacture themselves) products use non-iodized salt. 3 before RAI and 2 after RAI. Best wishes! 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. I went to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and was able to find a bunch of great stuff that is really LID friendly. When possible, I have added photos of our meals, pictures of food ingredients and links to recipes. I have RAI in two weeks.. recipesforsustenance Thank you! I hope all goes well for him. I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. They are also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. Also, grom what I learned and researched, LID can/does make a difference. The amount varies by typeof rice and where it was grown. Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. Do you know of any other cheese substitutes? This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. I have a dozen Sherri Berries chocolate dipped strawberries being delivered on the day of my WBS. Thank you for this post! Jewels, I understand that it is "low, not no iodine", but some people think they could just have that little bitnot realizing it adds up. Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. LID is not easy, but Im glad I could help make it a little less stressful for you. They have two other flavors, Vanilla and Hazelnut. It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. But I don't want to put my spouse at risk when he returns to the room. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp. Ugh! If they are, which ones? Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. Ingredients: apples, strawberries, apple juice concentrate, blackberry puree concentrate, natural flavor, red raspberry juice concentrate and ascorbic acid. thanks is iodine bad for us survivors? The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. Im back on the LID diet. It includes the west Frisian island of Texel off its northern tip. -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: Non-Dairy Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? 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.). Hope that helps! Best wishes! 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 didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. I hope everything goes well with your RAI 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! Thank you for this post. The company does not use iodized salt in the products that contain salt and they do not use carrageenan. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. 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). They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. Does anyone know what it is? Apr 10, 2016 @ 12:20:27, You are most welcome! Kens Steakhouse Zesty Italian dressing this dressing is great to have on hand for salads (and to use as a marinade). Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! This morning the drainage tube came out which means they got all the fluid out of her lung (reducing the risk for pneumonia) and she was sitting up and eating cheerios! HI all, starting LID on 1/13 and I think I have most of this down except a few commercial product questions. Trader joes made it so easy to find good tasting iodine free items. I really appreciate how detailed this is! * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. Best of luck to you! Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. Some Daiya cheese substitutes contain sea salt, but some do not. I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? I am pleased to inform you that we do not use iodized salt in our products. The first time I did LID, I was miserable. Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! Its easy to do in the crockpot. 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!! I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. Of everything that was there, I think I did pretty good all things considered! Im so happy my blog was helpful to you. Used for the Homemade LID Snack Bar recipe. Keeping a good thought for you! The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. 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/. Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). Or should I stick to veg only or organic chicken? We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. Others here have gotten written confirmation from them that any salt used in Trader Joe's branded food is iodine-free. After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. I also ate out at Chipotle and had grilled veggie burritos without dairy. I got some ground beef at Trader Joe's this past weekend just to eat. 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!!! It does get easier each time. I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. Any insight? 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. Both my husband and I have thyroid cancer, his being Papillary and mine Follicular. 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. Mashed Butternut Squash - Cut a butternut squash into cubes. 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. recipesforsustenance Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. They have a list of safe foods. Today I found a product that might help you. My wife and I are heading to Trader Joe's tomorrow and I am taking suggestions on what I just have get. No Sulfur Dioxide icanbreath. Anybody like me out there? I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. I have also downloaded the LID Cookbook from the thy ca. A few other bonuses are that a lot of this stuff is gluten free and organic. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. http://cookieandkate.com Look for the "Where to Buy button" in the upper middle part of their web page. I would like to think I am superwoman and will not experience any symptomsbut better check with you all. 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. I hope all goes well. Purchased at Fresh Market. Did you contact the sellers to make sure of the type of salt they used? Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. Thank you for the kind comment. 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. All feedback will be appreciated. I was told that ConAgra Foods does not use iodized salt in their products and if they did, it would be labeled as iodized salt in the ingredients list. HI!!! I got so sad for not having an accurate explanation on why and what food should i take. They never tested my iodine before RAI (therapeutic or testing doses). I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. I wish my Trader Joes was closer 80 miles away. Other brands, such as Eden for example, say No Salt Added, but have kombu seaweed added (so stay away from those). Apr 18, 2020 @ 03:42:37. Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. Things are going to be okay. Thanks for all the info! I've used these before and love themthey're GMO free, BPA free and no preservatives including citric acid. With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. On my second round of LID, I started calling, emailing, or sending Facebook messages to different food companies (many products have the contact info on the label). ughhhh this is not for the weak. , recipesforsustenance Just check the labels. 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! This is a link: https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956. I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. As long as it does not contain dairy or other banned ingredients, chocolate is fine for LID. 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! 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! We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". No iodized salt in Trader Joes Brand Products! You can ask questions and even post pics of food products for confirmation if they are allowed on the diet. First time looking at your site. I was really nervous the first time. Sep 04, 2019 @ 19:52:37. Now I see that Strawberry is a no-no! When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. 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. Hi! I might have a shrimp cocktail followed by a maine lobster before I start on dessert though..GRIIIINNNNN..Have a great one good people! We got a call this morning and I am happy to say grandma is doing great all things considered! Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says Mar 20, 2022 @ 17:36:41, Im sorry you are having to have a second dose of RAI.

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