This in no way tastes like cheese. 18 g whole grain. That took a weight off my shoulders, however I will probably still be a little cautious since grandma is 77! What an arduous task to deal with while also dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and insurance stuff..I just keep looking until 1/28 when I will be done with the after RAI WBS and on to living until the next US in March. Best wishes! Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. Hang in there, mama. I bought mom and grandpa coffee, mom and I a vitamin water (since I drank all that I had brought) and grandpa a gatorade :) I had planned on making guacamole for lunch, but the avocado was over ripe and was about guacamole when I cut it open so it got pitched and I ended up buying some lunch! Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. They never tested my iodine before RAI (therapeutic or testing doses). Zero sodium/zero sugar. It is very hard to find foods that are okay on LID. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. I got it in writing from Trader Joe's, the link to thread where I post the response I got back from Trader Joes is above. It is also really good in coffee, adding the essential creaminess that the other creamer alternatives just dont provide. RAI * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) Thank you for this awesome list! Thank you for these great ideas. Thanks all ! I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary diet. She was able to get me fresh veggies. Thanks, Kareylynn. Seeing it all written out helps me to think about everything that I can have on a low iodine diet instead of what I cannot have. I am so glad I found this. NO salt. Not sure what to doif anything.? Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Thank for your help, Day 3: Man was it a long day!!! Thank you so much for this site.. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . The Tuscan Pane does not contain sea salt. If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. I went over to the Nutrisystem site and looked at ingredient lists for several foods they sell and they were full of non-allowed ingredients (like sea salt, dairy, soy). Doing RAI at home. You mix it with water to make a creamy coconut milk. My MD got a urine iodine on me and it was well under what she wanted it to be! Noord-Holland, English North Holland, coastal provincie (province), northwestern Netherlands. Grandpa wanted us to bring him a peanut butter and spun honey sandwich along with some pretzels :) Mom had her peanut butter and sugar free blackberry jam sandwich with cheetos. Zero sodium.while it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. It is a LOW iodine diet, not a NO iodine diet, afterall. My husband's RAI was 9/21/12 and his LID ended 48 hours later. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. I have a dozen Sherri Berries chocolate dipped strawberries being delivered on the day of my WBS. I burned all my energy and then some but I am thankful I went to be there for grandma and my family! My 17 yr old son has to have the RAI. They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! ~Wanda.. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! recipesforsustenance I really appreciate how detailed this is! I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) I found on another site that the chicken chile verde burritos were safe for LID, but looking at the ingredients, it has enriched flour and I thought that was on the do not eat list. As long as it does not contain dairy or other banned ingredients, chocolate is fine for LID. All feedback will be appreciated. what an eye opener this has been. Hunts No Salt Added Ketchup This stuff wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. How did you find out that these products were LID safe? -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) I know it's a low iodine dietso I am hoping with moderationI'm good. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. I did, however, find a NO SALT sprouted multi grain bread made by Alvarado Street Bakery in the freezer at my Boney's market. Here is a link: http://www.conagrafoods.com/our-food/brands/fleischmanns-margarine-spread. I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. My experience with thyroid cancer with emphasis on Low-Iodine Diet recipes and menus. = Rough. The David brand does not contained iodized salt. *I was looking for no salt foods. Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. Best of luck to you! So yes, feel free to include it in your low-iodine diet. I cant image. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. Read labels. I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. 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. This granola is delish! I read and re-read the ingredients list. Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. 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! Or should I stick to veg only or organic chicken? You can microwave them for a quick meal. Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! I tried to be as strict with the LID as possible. What a great site! It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! I will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :) Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. It is NOT iodized. They do use sea salt in some of their products, but it is specifiedin the ingredients lists. Hi Question.. Thank you for the list. I have the cookbooks but am wanting breakfast and snack ideas not in the cookbook. After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! Anyway, I was looking for suggestions on how to stay healthy and happy during this time like vitamin supplements or drinking lots of water or exercising lightly? Youve made it so easy. 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. Anyone know if that's a fact or if I an eat the bread I bought? Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. Rice is a good source of energy, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate, and vitamin E. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. -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) I was considering wearing the same old jamas the entire time and throwing them awaybut then wondered if I shower often will this not be helpful? Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a safe bet. 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. Milan says, "It's such a nice treat to start off a new weekand they're usually always under $7!" Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! I was a nervous wreck when I started reading about the LID. Thank you for the kind comment. * Earth Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread - as you can tell from the name, there is no soy, no dairy, it is gluten and lactose free and vegan friendly - only down side is there is a teeeeennnnyy tiny bit of salt in it but less than 2% so I'm willing to risk it (plus it taste good!) how do you tell if they are LID? I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. Use the Tabs below to see our daily LID menu by meal. : ) . I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese Style Spread a vegan, soy-free cream cheese alternative that does not contain iodized salt. Dec 21, 2017 @ 22:09:47. I hope all goes well with your low iodine diet and second treatment. Pringles Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. I'm starting my LID on Thursday the 21st. I was really nervous the first time. I had my second go around with being on a LID for the last 3 weeks. They do Cary non dairy vegan cheese. I see they have organic Trader Joes Ketchup and tortilla chips. I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. Rice. recipesforsustenance 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!!! Anyone besides me gluten free and facing the LID? HI!!! It does get easier each time. Mar 17, 2017 @ 02:29:37. It has really helped me get ready for the LID. I got so sad for not having an accurate explanation on why and what food should i take. No Granola Yay! I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. Best wishes! On my way for my second dose of RAI (higher dose). (LogOut/ Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. I just made a big pot of LID soup with tap water and hoping its still ok! It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. recipesforsustenance Thank you! Their organic fruit leathers are good too!! As long as you read labels and know what ingredients are not allowed, you are good. Glad to see Publix brands too! Looked forever for a bar of chocolateThis was it! No Sulfur Dioxide Used this product as base for pasta sauce. I have a 17 year old son too. I recently had a totally thyroidectomy and am now starting the LID in 2 days. I start my LID tomorrow and begin tests on Feb 6 and RAI Feb 11th. 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. Have one who knows what he is talking about now so all will be good, recipesforsustenance Take care and good luck! 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. 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 :) Rice Noodles I found these rice noodles at an Asian Market. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store. It comprises a peninsula surrounded by the North Sea (west), the Waddenzee (north), and the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel; east). ~Wanda. Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? Shiner Bock Beer beer, wine, and alcohol are allowed on LID. The Key Lime Flavor is my favorite. I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. Sour Candy/Gum Products Used After the RAI, 1st Food Request After RAI/LID Diet Ended, Tangerine Pumpkin Snack- Great for Halloween & Thanksgiving, Middle Eastern Salad- Full of Fresh Veggies, Strawberry & Kale Salad- omit cheese during LID, Chimichurri Sauce for chicken/beef/veggies, Almond Milk- quick & easy to make at home, Easy Garlic Broccolini (or use reg. I hope all goes well and that thyca hasnt returned. Jan 16, 2023 @ 20:14:36. Of course, there may be regional differences so you should always check the ingredients list. Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. The aches have improved but the rest of me feels strange. I hope all goes well. Can anyone confirm.. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? -Mother's Sodium Free Plain Whole Grain Brown Rice Cakes Doc has me on LID for basically 5 weeks. recipesforsustenance Thanks this will help. I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. I hope all goes well with your scan! Don't know whyI need to find out. So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. Aug 25, 2018 @ 13:15:21. ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. I didnt have guidance for LID from my oncologist or any other doctor. Used this product as base for pasta sauce. Getting ready to start LID diet in prep for my second round of RIT. Cyndi, recipesforsustenance and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Rice - Iodine occurs naturally in rice. When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats 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!