Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. These TJ spreads do not contain any. I wish my Trader Joes was closer 80 miles away. I see they have organic Trader Joes Ketchup and tortilla chips. 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. She was only in surgery about 2 hours maybe less!!! 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! Thank goodness. Bridget Thompson Last blood work my TSH was .14.what does that mean? I burned all my energy and then some but I am thankful I went to be there for grandma and my family! Having a knowledgeable doctor makes a big difference. It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. Ill keep a good thought for him (and you). made by Dole and some cashew and almond bars. The company does not use iodized salt in the products that contain salt and they do not use carrageenan. Conr tortillas were good with their ground turkey. They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. I have tried to call and email them but did not get a response. Read labels. I know there was a cream that was nondairy and LID safe, for coffee, in the freezer section in whole foods but I don't remember the name. Also wondering about flavored non-dairy creameris it safe? Trader joes made it so easy to find good tasting iodine free items. One of them is StrawberryI also use Apricot and Blueberry even before the LID. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. She then needed to go to Walmart to pick up a few things so we headed over there and I found some stuff there for me on the LID! I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. Sincerely, I also like their Organic unsalted tortilla chips! She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! However, you are right about the hummus several have sea salt! It's good to know, because getting enough sodium on any diet is healthy. I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. 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! Thank you in advance!! Your body needs salt to live and if you do not consume salt, there will be severe consequences. Lots to choose from i made lots of baked garlic fries with their russet potatoes and their ketchup is so good! 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 I might have a shrimp cocktail followed by a maine lobster before I start on dessert though..GRIIIINNNNN..Have a great one good people! Jul 04, 2017 @ 16:11:44. I researched as much as I could to learn how to benefit from this temporary diet. Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! Hi! Thanks, Kareylynn! Keebler Club Crackers a variety of Keebler crackers with allowed ingredients (dont get the cheese flavored ones) are safe for LID. I have spent countless hours researching what I can and cannot eat on LID and I have never read that enriched flour is on the do not eat list. You are so welcome! Noord-Holland | province, Netherlands | Britannica Both my husband and I have thyroid cancer, his being Papillary and mine Follicular. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. , recipesforsustenance 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!!! Feb 16, 2021 @ 21:03:58. From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. 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. Thank you so much for this list of allowed foods! Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. Seeing your list it makes the next couple weeks more manageable.THANKS SO much! Dec 21, 2017 @ 23:00:10. By calling the consumer hotlines for the products or by messaging the company on Facebook, I was able to confirm the products do not contain iodized salt and that expanded what I was able to eat. *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. Oreos are his favorite (dipped in milk of course) but he will be happy to just have the cookies at this point. ~Wanda. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. Is that advised? I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). Barley barley is a delicious grain that can be used in soups or salads. Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! Jun 30, 2017 @ 14:29:40. There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. potassium iodide is what you need to look for in salt (aside from sea salt). I am so glad my blog has been helpful to yall! There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. I love Trader Joe's! Rice Noodles I found these rice noodles at an Asian Market. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. Very supportive group. This put the surgery off until 11am. Its great on oatmeal. Whole Foods Tips for Less Stressful LID Food Preparation: **Always consult with your medical treatment team and follow their current food list during your LID**, Some blog readers reported their physicians told them to avoid beets during the LID- These chips contain mostly sweet potatos with some beet chips- if you have been advised to avoid beets- simply pick out the beet chips and save for another family member. It many not be a ton of food but it was nice for me to find a handful of things that I could eat/snack on. I guess Im just nervous and dont want to mess up. Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Contains soybean oil and soy lecithin, but both of those ingredients are considered to be okay on LID. * Yumnuts - dry roasted and flavored (but NO SALT!) I cant image. I just thought I would pass it on because it almost felt too good to be true - Trader Joe's and Chipotle??!! 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!!! We get in the car to finally head home after a long day but my day is not over yet!!! On the ConAgra site, you can search for stores that carry their Fleischmann's products by zip code. Hope to hear from you! 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! Salt free, gluten free and no MSG. Also Enjoy Life chocolates, almond butter and grape jelly. As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. Aug 25, 2018 @ 13:15:21. I do most of my shopping at Trader Joe's and only get a few from the local markets. Both also had a good selection of fruit popsicles and sorbet that would be LID friendly to sooth any sweet tooth. Is that good? I'm just a little frustrated /concerned because I use primarily rice based pastas (is corn based ok?) At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. Has anyone eaten "conventional" ground beef on the diet? I am so glad I found your blog. So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! I'm starting my LiD today and I spend some time in Trader aloes looking for Iodine free foods. I am also dairy (milk products) free, but almost no need to mention that since milk is not allowed on the LID anyway. Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! Went to Trader Joes. Salt is listed in the ingredients list, but I called the company and was told that they do not use iodized salt. (LogOut/ I recently had a totally thyroidectomy and am now starting the LID in 2 days. I hope LID got to be a little easier for you. This community is sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, an Inspire trusted partner. Also, check the ingredients list for other no-no's like eggs, dairy, etc. I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. I have Trader Joe's Organic Jellys and they are all great tasting. Frozen Hash Browns. 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 will try it as a marinade with chicken breast and use it on a salad with pecans and apples or pears.mmmm. I went to that website its amazing!!! Started LID yesterday. Ingredients: apples, strawberries, apple juice concentrate, blackberry puree concentrate, natural flavor, red raspberry juice concentrate and ascorbic acid. Rice is also very low in iodine. HI!!! Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. , recipesforsustenance 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! Thank you for this! I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) I am ok, just extremely sore from that! It turned out pretty good all things considered. It does get easier each time. Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community.