trader joes low iodine foods

Trader joes Unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips. Im so glad you found my blog helpful! The first thing you see when you walk into any TJ's store is their display of flowers and plants. 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! I am wondering how did you determine if the foods listed had iodine salt in them?? As i search thru the Web on the dos and donts i realised i should avoid it. Trader Joe's (all of these items are trader joe's brand) * Unsalted tortilla chips Thank you for this post! The amount varies by typeof rice and where it was grown. I am glad that others are finding my blog useful. Non-Dairy Both probably have more but I had limited time to shop. 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! -Good blogs that you can adapt recipes from: As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:21:30. Best wishes! Ill keep a good thought for him (and you). This was heaven sent! Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. The amount varies by type of rice and where it was grown. Kosher Salt Kosher salt does not have iodine. Seriously, just make some homemade bread. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) I cannot say enough about how much this website is helping me both emotionally and information wise! -Trader Joe's Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats This community is sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, an Inspire trusted partner. They are sweet to taste, have 14g of carbs 13g of sugars but it's natural sugars! So, if it says salt as an ingredient, it is LID safe (of course you'll still need to look at the other ingredients in the product to see if they are LID safe). ;-). Also, it was easier once I figured out that the vast majority of food products do not contain iodized salt. I think I will need a garbage pail in my room. I found some canned green beans no saltyet sodium read 15mgis that OK to eat? Just started my diet two days ago and finding this has been a life saver!! Im so glad my blog is helpful to you as you prepare for LID! Dole Fruit Squish'ems! Dried fruit (be sure to check labels, some do contain salt) and unsalted nuts are great snacks on LID. I have smart balance with olive oil that I eat when Im not on an LID diet but cant tell if this is ok to eat during the diet. Whole Foods That site has been so helpful in finding food items that dont contain iodine. I am new to this site as I just had a TT this past December and am thankful for all the info and stories. Between 2008 and 2012 I purchased all my dairy products there because they were cheaper than the regular grocery store. They do carry some other brands, so make sure you have a Trader Joe's brand item. I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. Thank goodness for Trader Joe's and kosher meat. We'll start with questions about LID and move onto questions about RAI. Make sure you read labels. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet, Papillary and follicular thyroid cancer (differentiated), Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2), Mental challenges of living with thyroid cancer, ThyCa fundraising and thyroid cancer research grants. Now that Ive read this, I know that I can do it. I hope all goes well. I am a mediocre cook at best so making my own foods for the next 2 weeks is going to be rough. Hope all is going well for you. ughhhh this is not for the weak. Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. contain no added salt. When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. recipesforsustenance Plan to use this seasoning after the LID! I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. Plus, I was still recuperating from the total thyroidectomy, so I was exhausted and having to cook everything from scratch. I found it thru someone on here. I loved the no salt chips and salsa. I am sooo tired of oatmeal :o) Hope your LID went well. I hope all goes well with your RAI and you get the best results possible. Missy Sutherland Cadwell Can anyone confirm.. The Smart Balance with Olive Oil should be fine for the low iodine diet. You can find unsalted canned beans, but its more economical to just cook dried beans at home and season with kosher salt. From everything I had read, I knew I needed to do it. Im not a big beer drinker, but I did use Shiner Bock to make beer bread. Hang in there, mama. Tomatoes in a can? Thanks, Kareylynn. This blog was a time and life saver!! FYI, this bread doesnt contain salt or dough conditioners. I have Celiac Dermititis Herpetiformis which iodine acts as an irritant. I love Trader Joe's! Apr 18, 2020 @ 03:42:37. I have heard that Trader Joes products are ok to use on the LID. Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! This blog chronicles the cooking adventures of preparing and eating a low iodine diet in preparation for radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy for treatment of follicular variant papillary thyroid cancer. 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. One nice thing is that if a TJ item is made with Sea Salt it says so on the label, if it says Salt as an ingredient it is non-iodized. -Mother's Sodium Free Plain Whole Grain Brown Rice Cakes Anyone have Amy other easy tips? I hope all goes well with LID and your RAI. Thank you for this! 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 have been making my own bread but like knowing I have this in the freezer. You can do it, though! I ate pretty much only items from Trader Joe's brand that didn't have sea salt or dairy. Keeping a good thought for you! She got the intubation tube out last night and came off the breathing machine!!! I was wondering how your iodine number actually was? Is that for fresh as they may have dye? Trader joes made it so easy to find good tasting iodine free items. At 11am the anesthesiologist was suppose to be in to prepare grandma but the case before was running way late due to complications. I could have sworn I picked this product up last year while on LID and sea salt was listed as an ingredient. I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. I asked the waitress where the veggies came from and she told me they were from a jar and contained salt. ? My husband with diagnose and we are starting his LID diet. 18 g whole grain. Trader joes sodium free whole wheat bread its actually pretty good i just sprayed some olive oil on it and had it with egg whites for lunch very good. This makes things so much easier!! 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!!!! (LogOut/ Some brands contain salt, so read labels. Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. I may just use sugar in my coffee and live without my milk/creamer. Thank you so much for this site.. I hope all goes well for him. There's also a great Facebook group for LID. Im back on the LID diet. Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. They also have a Facebook group for support. Read labels. I think I will deserve comfort. . Do you know if pop tarts contain iodine? I figured that since I was only drinking coffee with this non-dairy creamer once a day, it was something I was comfortable consuming. Does anyone know what it is? 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). 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. They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. 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/. Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. Best wishes!! After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! I found unsalted tortilla chips, corn tortillas with no salt, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce with no salt added AND tons of kosher meat. Its a brand new bed bought at christmasIt has a water proof bed lineris it safe or should I sleep on an airbed? 3g sugar. 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. Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. I've been determined to find good stuff to eat on this irritating LID diet. I had my second go around with being on a LID for the last 3 weeks. I appreciate your link. Pringles Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. when in doubt, either leave it out, or send an email. She was able to get me fresh veggies. 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! They also have imported chocolate bars at the register, packages of 3 dark bars that are good. Oct 14, 2022 @ 01:15:26, You are so welcome! It does get easier each time. Zero sodium in these cranberries; zero red dye #3. Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. recipesforsustenance Is there a time frameor just symptoms I should be aware of? I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. You are so welcome! No Granola Thanks!! I went to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and was able to find a bunch of great stuff that is really LID friendly. I hope all goes well with your low iodine diet and second treatment. On some lists, it is considered an ingredient that is not allowed on LID. Will continue to buy these after the LID! Thank you for the kind comment. Best of luck! 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. I have a 17 year old son too. No sodium; no milk products. It is also really good in coffee, adding the essential creaminess that the other creamer alternatives just dont provide. She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! recipesforsustenance If a company changes their recipe, they have to list the new ingredient on the label. There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. 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? Vegetables lots and lots of fresh vegetables. My dr told me I have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid, has goitre, lose weight etc) and she told me i should take *more* iodine rich food. = Rough. "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. It was runny (less so if kept in the fridge) and it just didnt taste right. Awesome post! Should I be drinking distilled water? I made the best chicken fingers ever last week. Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites Whole eggs and egg yolks are not allowed on LID, but egg whites are fine. By the time we got back up there I think we were there about 20 minutes before the doctor came out to let us know everything went great in surgery and that grandma was already up in the ICU recovering from surgery! Went to Trader Joes. 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). and I've seen it first hand: http://herdeztraditions.com/herdez/salsa_Chilpotle.aspx. I will survive this too :) Just another bump in the road :) My doctor recently decreased my levo and increased my cytomel due to severe body aches. Plus, frito-lay posts it on their website in FAQs that they do not use iodized salt. Good Luck! It has really helped me get ready for the LID. 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. Newmans Own Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Sauce Newmans Own brand items do not contain iodized salt. Will be using after the LID. The ingredients listed are only rice and water. Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. No sodium; 50 calories, 11g whole grain, gluten free. Once grandma had been wheeled off for surgery, the rest of us went down to the cafeteria to have lunch. I know it's a low iodine dietso I am hoping with moderationI'm good. Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. Some Daiya cheese substitutes contain sea salt, but some do not. 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. 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. At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? Doc has me on LID for basically 5 weeks. He came back and said they use uniodized salt in the their products, so they should all be ok!! Purchased at Whole Foods. For some of the products I contacted the manufacturers via Facebook or by phone to ask about the type of salt they used. There are some restrictions on certain kinds of beans, but black beans and garbanzos are considered to be fine. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. I was shopping for bread in Trader Joes, and one of their employees offered to call and see which ones were low iodine. -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). Things are going to be okay. I also went to Trader Joes and found their Cinnamon Almonds are ok - raw almonds, sugar and cinnamon and they are sooooo good!!!! Feb 16, 2021 @ 21:03:58. Zero sodium/zero sugar. My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! I don't think the ground beef is USDA organic, but it is from TJs. I dont love how it tastes in coffee, though. 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. On my third round of LID, I found a wonderful resource, http://lidlifecommunity.org. Organic Bragg's Hawaiian fat free apple cider and tropical fruits with ginger dressing. I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? Lots of Hugs as Always,

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