I just wanted to thank all the admins on this page for all the hard work you do! This is my second time around doing LID and I am just so incredibly thankful that I found this group. I remember being so scared and worried that I would be so deprived but that is so far from the truth.



I know most don’t get their iodine levels tested before RAI but my hospital actually does. I wanted to give you all reassurance that if you do your part and take the time to read through the resources that we are given, check all your food labels, and avoid the banned ingredients…you will rock this! I was worried because I had a CT with contrast back in late November so I didn’t know what to expect. I just got my iodine test results back and it was at 34!!! They wanted it under 50. Glow day for me is on Wednesday…I’m ready to get this show on the road!



Thank you again The LID Life Community!

I really didn’t know to expect when i began this journey October 2021. I never would’ve guessed I would’ve had TT removal December 2021 and RAI March 2022. I just kept thinking why is this happening to me at 30. Hearing that you have cancer is a hard pillow to swallow and not knowing what’s next to come . I had my breakdown moments over this but i knew this wasn’t the end . This journey has taught me a lot about myself, uncovering strength and joy in it all. When i found this LID community, it was a blessing from God because i was lost on how to prepare for what was next . This support group is something special and i appreciate those who have taken the time to start this community and allowing people to feel safe and share their experiences. I just completed my isolation clean up, with a few side effects but i know it’s apart of the journey. I can say I’ve I’ll forever be thankful for this experience! It may be tough in the beginning but trust me it will get better ❤️‍🩹. 

My young daughter has thyroid cancer, and we knew that we would be directed to do a low iodine diet in the future at the time of her surgery. We weren't given any information yet at that point but I wanted to be prepared, I am a planner and trying to feed an 8 year old, I really wanted to know what I was looking at. I decided to just do some google searches and facebook searches when this particular site really popped out at me. Between the group and website, there was so much valuable information that I could continually reference which was an absolute lifesaver when the time came. So many more options than what we were actually given by our doctor, and all things were spot on because lab results backed that up at nearly indetectable levels of iodine. Thank you for everything this nonprofit put into helping families like us at such an overwhelming time.

A LID-experienced friend referred me to this website and Facebook group a couple months before I was going to have RAI. I'm one to research and want to understand as much as I can about my medical treatment, and this was my go-to resource along with the handbook (and website) from ThyCa that my provider gave me. The flowcharts, food/brand listings, search feature on the website and the discussion/search feature on the FB page were INVALUABLE. Thank you to all who developed, maintain, and contribute to this organization! My lab results showed proof that this information works (and I didn't cheat), as my iodine levels were below normal at 14mcg/L (normal ranges 34-523mcg/L) before my RAI. I didn't starve myself, read labels, made substitutions and kept prepared for each week I was on LID. I discovered canned coconut milk that I have added to my pantry and dairy-free cheese- who knew it actually had some good taste! If you are heading into RAI and need a good LID resource, this one is key!

I am on a low iodine diet for moderate to severe acne. This website has helped me so much, especially with the brands of store bough items that list “salt” but are using non iodized salt. It was really challenging without this list to cut out so many things, but now I know I am safe to eat some of my favorite products (Frank’s red hot, I’m lookin at you!)



Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

The first two times I had to do Lid were horrible....starting Lid today and I don’t see any real issue other than having to cook things myself and supplement with Lid approved items. Thank you so much. Have passed this group onto my Endocrinologist and she is adding it to all her documentation. So thrilled to have soda, unlimited meat and non-dairy ice cream products. God bless you all.

I am getting ready for RAI treatment on Sept. 23, 2021. I ordered the LID cookbook and have made some of the recipes (tucked in the freezer) with ingredients found on this site. A huge thank you to all who have selflessly given of their time to put together this resource. It has provided me with an invaluable tool that I'm not sure I would have know what to do with out it. You folks are the best!

A HUGE THANK YOU to those that have contributed to this amazing site.

I was full of intrepidation when I started to prepare for my 2 week LID in preparation for RAI however this soon changed to celebration when I discovered ALL the foods I could have. If you are new to this group,

PLEASE view the video and check out the website, the resources are brilliant.

I live in Australia and so impressed that there is an Australian brands section. Well done and THANK YOU!

I really loved your merchandise

This site and the admins will prove to be the backbone of your LID journey. When I started I pretty much starved for the first 4 days until I found this amazing site. Let me reassure you, the research and time they have put into this information is all accurate. I was you, confused, aggravated, and hungry. After my blood work this morning my iodine is at a 0.02. Basically undectable and everything I ate I found right here. The many that take the time to keep this website updated you are my true hero’s!!! Thank you for everything!! You are all amazing