Allowed and Forbidden Food to Limit Iodine Ingestion

Allowed Food

- Egg whites.
- Chicken, turkey, fresh meat (moderate amounts, without adding any ingredient that contains iodine, such as salt or soy.)
- Black pepper and fresh or dried herbs.
- Fruits and assorted veggies (well washed, raw or cooked)
- Frozen vegetables that do not have ingredients that are high in iodine.
- Vegetables can be eaten in stews, salads. (seasoned with vegetable oil and lemon)
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Peeled Potatoes  (do not cook with skins)
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Nonsalted bread and crackers. Unsalted peanuts.
- Vegetable soup or natural cereal.
- Soft transparent (e.g.
Sprite, Canada Dry)
- Water from springs.

Restricted food

- Iodized salt and sea salt
- All dairy products (whole milk and skim milk, cream, cheese, yogurt with cereal and fruit, butter, margarine, ice cream)
- Egg yolks (and foods containing)
- Seafood (fish, shellfish and seaweed)
- Cured and preserved foods. (ham, bacon, sausage, canned meats, tuna, etc.).
- Nuts.
- Chocolates.
- Soy products (soy sauce, milk, tofu)
- Foods containing red dyes.

 

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