trader joes low iodine foods

Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. In addition to Club crackers, Keebler Zesta saltines, Town House Original crackers , Graham crackers are also fine. I shopped there and talked to an employee that wasn't as informative or helpful . Hi everyone!! Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. Note- Nutrition facts label shows 0% sodium while the front of pkg says La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. Hi! 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. Trader joes organic brown rice penne pasta sodium free. What a great site! -Morton's Course Kosher salt--Morton's website says that it is not iodized even though the box itself does not say "this product does not contain iodine". I am wondering how did you determine if the foods listed had iodine salt in them?? Mar 27, 2021 @ 15:54:08, The first time I did LID was so hard. Trader Joes Dried Mandarins These are so delicious! Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops. They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. I'm in the process of making a food list so I can shop and prepare. My favorite ingredient from the LID. I hope LID got to be a little easier for you. Thank you so much for doing the homework on so much of this. Best wishes! It doesnt taste half bad. "low sodium"; Zero sodium; I added kosher salt to the jar. I figured that since I was only drinking coffee with this non-dairy creamer once a day, it was something I was comfortable consuming. Time and time again I was told that they did not use iodized salt and if they did it would be listed as iodized salt in the ingredients list. Delicious with the Elmhurst Milked Cashews. Doc has me on LID for basically 5 weeks. Glad to see Publix brands too! I knew there was more. I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. I wish you the best of health in the future. Thank you so much! 18 g whole grain. I hope all goes well with your husbands LID and the RAI is successful! You can do it, though! Peter Pan 100% Natural Peanut Butter I called the consumer information number on the package (1-800-222-7370) and inquired about the salt in the product. -Enjoy life semi-sweet mini chips (dairy, nut, & soy free) 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. But Im just eating a lot of basmati rice, unsalted French fries, baked potatoes (not skin) unsalted tortilla chips, unsalted pretzels, Hellmans Vegan Mayo, Hash browns, and egg whites. I was happy to see that my store brand hashbrowns did not contain salt. Awesome post! Aug 19, 2019 @ 23:49:39. Are you sure you want to block this member? I dug out my back pack and started filling it up with things I thought I would need for a long day in Seattle! Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? I am ok, just extremely sore from that! -Trader Joe's unsalted nuts (I like the "Just a Handful of Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds"-- they come in individual serving packs--great for a quick snack) We got a call this morning and I am happy to say grandma is doing great all things considered! recipesforsustenance The ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. This was heaven sent! I really appreciate how detailed this is! ughhhh this is not for the weak. Get the second one if you want to use it in coffee. As i search thru the Web on the dos and donts i realised i should avoid it. I paid $6 for a quart-size container at Publix. Anyone know if that's a fact or if I an eat the bread I bought? I could use the site to look up LID-safe items on my phone while I was grocery shopping. When possible, I have added photos of our meals, pictures of food ingredients and links to recipes. I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. Aug 25, 2018 @ 13:15:21. Trader Joses Chicken & Green Chile Tamales these tamales do not contain cheese or iodized salt. potassium iodide is the iodine in iodized salt. 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. What are the chances? Yay! I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. Doing RAI at home. It's called "Let's Do Organic" creamed, unsweetened coconut. , Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread . I got some unsalted veggies, unsalted tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, green onions, sweet onions, avocados, granny smith apples, imitation butter to make that butter in the book, fresh blackberries, some fruit squish'ems! * Corn tortillas You can ask questions and even post pics of food products for confirmation if they are allowed on the diet. Hunts regular ketchup is actually fine for LID too. I left for Seattle around 6am and finally got home around 8pm last night! I got so sad for not having an accurate explanation on why and what food should i take. Bottom line is Trader Joes Brand (products that they manufacture themselves) products use non-iodized salt. After that grandpa wanted another smoke so we walked out so he could have a smoke and get that "load" off his chest so to speak :) He walked with us up to the valet service and waited until the car was brought up. and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. Fruit With the exception of rhubarb, you can eat any fresh (or frozen) fruit. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:21:30. Whole Foods The first time I did LID, I was miserable. I did read that Trader Joes does not use iodized salt in their brand products. I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. I learn more each time I do LID and want to share because I know how hard it can be. Apr 18, 2020 @ 03:42:37. My 17 yr old son has to have the RAI. Put the squash into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. We had also packed up cheese and peanut butter crackers for snacks, girl scout thin mint cookies and some "cuties". I have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods nearby, as well as a local health food store. Dole Fruit Squish'ems! They will also specify if they use sea salt instead of non-iodized salt, so you can avoid those products! Thank you for the kind comment. Best wishes! Your body needs salt to live and if you do not consume salt, there will be severe consequences. -I made the lemon pesto rice with portabello mushrooms-I used brown basmati rice (whole foods brand), substituted walnuts for almonds (since I had a whole bag of walnuts on hand), and used Braggs premium nutritional yeast seasoning (found at whole foods). Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? Keep in the refrigerator to avoid oil/ peanut butter separation. Kens Steakhouse Zesty Italian dressing this dressing is great to have on hand for salads (and to use as a marinade). I was miserable and hungry. Thank you thank you thank you for this!!! Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. And, it is delicious toasted. I start mine in three weeks and need to have some convenience items to have in the car - I have two children and with activities every night it is not possible to make things in the cookbook everyday. Oct 19, 2018 @ 02:25:11. Please be aware that there are no laws and no FDA guidelines that would prevent them substituting iodized salt. As always, read labels before buying product. They dont have much listed for the Philippines, but may be a start: http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines Good luck! No Granola Zero% sodium; 160 cal./serving; gluten free. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! It does get easier each time. Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. Don't know whyI need to find out. Rapunzel No Salt Added Vegetable Bouillon Ibought this vegan vegetable bouillon at Earth Fare. If I wasn't as strict with the LID (starting it sooner and eliminating as much iodine as possible) then my RAI treatment would have been delayed even longer. Hey all, I understand I can have about 6oz or less of a meat or organic chicken while on the LID. 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. 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!!! Thank you so much for posting this!!! yes, iodine is naturally occurring in sea salt. Anyone besides me gluten free and facing the LID? As stated many times their own made products use non-iodine salt. Thank you so much for this site.. -Trader Joe's Unsalted White Organic Corn Tortilla Chips contain no added salt. 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. Courtney :). 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. (LogOut/ It is NOT iodized. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. 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. Some Daiya cheese substitutes contain sea salt, but some do not. Ill keep a good thought for him (and you). I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. Pepperidge Farm Jewish Rye (Seedless or not) Bread I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? On the ConAgra site, you can search for stores that carry their Fleischmann's products by zip code. It includes the west Frisian island of Texel off its northern tip. These last two are "finds" for the LID list :) Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. "It's healthy (50 calories and 2 grams of fat per cup), very tasty, and can be eaten as a main or a side." Plus, it's inexpensive at $2.99 per bag. I have had my surgeries and find out on Tuesday about treatment, but am sure I will have scanThanks again. Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! Missy Sutherland Cadwell I love Trader Joe's! One day I had to eat breakfast outa fresh egg white omelette with veggies. jani, unless we have to be on the diet, you still avoid iodine products? It is giving me a headache all this throught into what used to be a normal life. This sure helped! Thanks in advance, I worried about the salt or possible exposure to excess iodine, but since the meat did not taste like it had salt or seasoning at all I figured I should be pretty safe :) I had 16 days left before my RAI and I don't think that little bit of exposure if any will do much harm at least this far out :) I hope I am right! 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 :) Did the LID last year before my RAI, now preparing for WBS and Thyrogen. I feel like I'm eating too many carbs and not enough protein. You can find unsalted canned beans, but its more economical to just cook dried beans at home and season with kosher salt. I know it's a low iodine dietso I am hoping with moderationI'm good. I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. recipesforsustenance I started today on LID and I must say quite confusing. I did have to receive a CT scan with iodine contrast a week after my surgery, which was March 8. They have a list (with pictures) of LID-safe foods from the grocery store and even LID-safe food from restaurants. It's almost like an applesauce and they are YUMMY! (LogOut/ Thank you for this post. Oreos Oreos are vegan and as long as they are a flavor that doesnt contain prohibited ingredients, they are acceptable for LID. Having this bread will save me time since I wont have to be making bread from scratch. Its easy to do in the crockpot. You are so welcome! Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. : ), Bernita Fraliex Here is a quick run down of the items so that if any one is near these stores they can run out and get this stuff too! Hope this helps! The LID Life Community has a Facebook group too. Im confused about butter. Cyndi, recipesforsustenance It turned out pretty good all things considered. Pringles Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. Zero sodium; 40 calories/serving. Zero sodiumwhile it says Sugar Fire sauce is a dessert sauce- we used it on grilled chicken, hamburger patties, etc. Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Basmati - it is said that basmati rice is the best rice for LID because it has a lower amount of naturally occurring iodine. From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet. We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. how do you tell if they are LID? I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. 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? For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. Best price is at Wal-Mart. * Stonehouse 27 tomoates and chillis cooking sauce - something of a mix b/t a pasta sauce and a curry. Im so happy my blog was helpful to you. . No idea if it will be good but I'm excited to try it : ) But, its better than any other vegan cheese I have ever tasted and it does not contain soy ingredients. thanks is iodine bad for us survivors? 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. Im so glad you found my blog helpful! * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam No Corn Syrup Is that advised? * 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!) Ingredients list 10 mg of sodium. Thank you for these great ideas. Trader Joes Vegetable Samosas found in the frozen food section, these mini samosas are delicious. I have never heard of that condition, but its so interesting that low iodine diet helps. It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. I've noticed I've been jittery and feeling anxious today My hearts feels like its racing and I'm a bit short of breath at times.not sure of its what I'm eating/not eating or my meds. I used it to cook a chicken dish that my family loved! 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. My husband with diagnose and we are starting his LID diet. Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. 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. I hope all goes well for your husband. Keebler Club Crackers a variety of Keebler crackers with allowed ingredients (dont get the cheese flavored ones) are safe for LID. I am so glad my blog has been helpful to yall! 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 tried to be as strict with the LID as possible. Cassandra Pogue I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. Customer Relations See the overnight way to cook these steel cut oats on Day 7 Breakfast Tab! Some brands contain salt, so read labels. Im so glad you found the site useful. So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative This yogurt is delicious! However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Spread This stuff tastes good. Conr tortillas were good with their ground turkey. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. So knowing that, grandpa was extremely relieved knowing grandma was in the ICU now and was on her way to recovery! Trader Joe's. "This Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry is super simple to make in under 10 minutes," Silverman says. What worked for you? Apple Cranberry juice. I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. I went to that website its amazing!!! Not sure what to doif anything.? I have found things like frozen peas (love them on my salads and just with rice as a side) that have 0 sodium and then some that have as much as 200 mg per serving for just plain peas..no sauce or anything! It is a low iodine diet, not a no iodine diet. Find other members in this community to connect with. Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. We wonder why we're all taking pills for out blood pressure when two slices of bread can have half a days sodium serving before we even put anything on it!!!! Jul 04, 2017 @ 14:04:03. Zero % sodium; low sugar. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. and gluten free flours and I see that only basmati rice is LID compliant, and the manufacturers don't usually list the type of rice they use in the GF products. Ingredients: Almonds, Cashews, Dates, Raisins, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Crisp Brown Rice, Flax Seed Powder, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherol. Trader Joes Organic Super Dark Chocolate with Almonds it didnt feel like I should be eating this chocolate.it was too yummy. I did, however, find a NO SALT sprouted multi grain bread made by Alvarado Street Bakery in the freezer at my Boney's market. I wish my Trader Joes was closer 80 miles away. Trader Joes Organic Coconut Milk coconut milk without the weird preservatives found in other canned coconut milk. Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. On my way for my second dose of RAI (higher dose). Getting ready to start LID diet in prep for my second round of RIT. Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats recipesforsustenance Thanks for all the info! They do Cary non dairy vegan cheese. This is a link: https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956. Also, Pomi makes a box of chopped tomatoes with no salt added. Mar 17, 2017 @ 23:33:18. Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. 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 . I have Trader Joe's Organic Jellys and they are all great tasting. No one is very savvy about iodine, but just let them know that any sea ingredient (kelp, fish, etc.) We get in the car to finally head home after a long day but my day is not over yet!!! if iodized salt is used, it's supposed to be listed as such. I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. recipesforsustenance Started LID yesterday. -Pacific all natural hemp non-dairy beverage (vanilla)--this does not contain soy, sea salt, or carrageenans (sea weed), ingredients that every other dairy-free milk label that I have read seems to have. I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary diet. Thank you for this! The mediterranean one did not, but be careful and read labels. An airbed does not seem comfortable. I am also dairy (milk products) free, but almost no need to mention that since milk is not allowed on the LID anyway. It is made from mangoes, papaya, oranges, brown sugar and habanero peppers. All feedback will be appreciated. We'll start with questions about LID and move onto questions about RAI. SomI picked up a load of sandwich bread there that did not include "sea salt" but now I'm concerned it may use Iodine Conditioners. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. Will be using after the LID. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. I don't use milk or creamer in my coffee but use too so I know that it's tough to go without. The ingredients of the shreds 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). 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. If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! As of May 3, my iodine level was high. I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. Oct 14, 2022 @ 01:15:26, You are so welcome! Tostitos Tortilla Chips Frito-Lay does not use iodized salt in/on their products. Low Sodium RAI Ingredients: apples, strawberries, apple juice concentrate, blackberry puree concentrate, natural flavor, red raspberry juice concentrate and ascorbic acid. Its great on everything . Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. Of everything that was there, I think I did pretty good all things considered! Our whole foods isn't open yet and may not be open til late fall 2012 and no Trader Joes here either. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) Boil a pot of water with a bit of Kosher salt. Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. Filled with seasoned ground beef, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and salsa, tacos make for a quick and easy meal. Rice. - Oregon, or Salt Lake City, or even somewhere else in Idaho?) Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! 150 calories per serving. I also used this product for my Chicken and Noodles recipe. Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Rice - Iodine occurs naturally in rice. Not to burst anyone's bubble-but my docs said not to use/trust any product that companies say they use non-iodized salt-unless they can put it in writing! I have yet to run into a large manufacturer who uses iodized salt in their products. You are welcome! Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! Anyone know? They never tested my iodine before RAI (therapeutic or testing doses). She was only in surgery about 2 hours maybe less!!! I used it to make Beef Stew and it was rich and tasted great. It is best if rice is limited on LID. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. There are several other types of Elmhurst products and you can order from their website. At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. * Can't seem to find the Rich's coffee Richand noticed there is soy in coffee mate. can anyone tell me what products are sold at Trader Joes that are allowed on the LID? Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. Best wishes! You are welcome! Thank you so much for posting this. Try not to worry about messing up.

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