Low Iodine Diet...

I have to be on the low iodine diet for 4 weeks before the scans, so today was the start day!  It is not horrible but is pretty restricting and takes some planning since I cannot eat any "prepared, store bought food" and I really cannot eat out since everyone uses iodized salt.  I stocked up on my safe foods and ingredients,  baked a loaf of bread in the bread machine and the kids have put a huge dent in my low iodine bread already.  My "no-no" list includes: iodized salt, dairy products, egg yolks, soy products, anything from the sea, red dye #3, and most chocolate due to the dairy content.  I also cannot eat potato skins but the insides are ok.  Basically I am safe with fresh meats, fruits and vegetables or frozen without salt added.  I can eat unsalted nuts so organic peanut butter is ok as long as it has not had salt added. Also, sugar and artificial sweeteners are OK.  Sodas are fine as long as they don't have red dye #3.  Confused yet?  Yep it took me a while to get it figured out but I am getting there.  At least there is no issue with my morning coffee routine!  That would have brought on a mutiny!