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Eating healthy meals is something you can do to take an active part in managing your thyroid cancer. You can gain balance and feel better with our healthy, nutritious and low iodine recipes. Browse the nutritious and tasty side dishes, main courses and desserts below. You can print them for easy reference in the kitchen the next time you're planning what's for dinner.
Tangy Coleslaw
| 1/2 |
head cabbage, shredded |
| 2 large |
carrots, shredded |
| 1/2 cup |
green pepper, finely chopped |
| 2 Tablespoons |
onion, finely chopped |
| 1/4 cup |
sugar |
| 3 Tablespoons |
vinegar |
| 2 Tablespoons |
vegetable oil |
| 1 teaspoon |
celery seeds |
| 1/2 teaspoon |
salt |
In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, green pepper, and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over cabbage mixture.
Garlic Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar
| 1 pound |
skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced |
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salt |
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black pepper |
| 4 cloves |
garlic, chopped |
| 1/4 cup |
extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 Tablespoons |
balsamic vinegar |
| 3 Tablespoons |
fresh parsley |
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Water |
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Chop garlic. Heat 3 Tablespoons oil in large pan; add chicken and cook turning once until browned. Move to a plate (leaving drippings in pan). Add remaining oil and garlic to pan; cook until softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Add vinegar and water, bring to a boil, and then boil 1 minute. Stir in parsley. Return chicken to pan and simmer for 1 minute or until done.
Lemony Roasted Vegetables
| 1 pound |
potatoes, cut in 2-inch cubes |
| 3 stalks |
celery, sliced 1/2 inch thick |
| 4 small |
carrots, cut in 2-inch pieces |
| 1 large |
onion, cut into wedges |
| 1/4 cup |
lemon juice |
| 1 Tablespoon |
oil |
| 1 teaspoon |
rosemary — crushed |
| 1/4 teaspoon |
salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon |
black pepper |
Place potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion in greased shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables, tossing to coat. Bake at 450 degrees F for 30 minutes or until potatoes and onions.
Spinach Apple Salad
| 2 tbs |
cider vinegar |
| 2 tbs |
vegetable oil |
| 1/4 tsp |
salt |
| 1/4 tsp |
sugar |
| 1 cup |
apple, raw, unpeeled, diced |
| 1/4 cup |
sweet onions, chopped |
| 1/4 cup |
raisins, seedless |
| 2 cups |
fresh spinach, torn |
| 2 cups |
romaine lettuce, torn |
In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt, and sugar. Add apple, onion, and raisins; toss lightly to coat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Just before serving, combine spinach and romaine in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss.
Beef Curry
| 2 pounds |
stew meat, cubed |
| 3 medium |
potatoes, quartered |
| 1 large |
onion, minced |
| 1 tsp |
garlic, minced |
| 2 tbs |
garam masala — Indian spice |
| 2 tbs |
curry powder |
| 1 cup |
water |
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Non-iodized* salt to taste |
In 1 tablespoon cooking oil, fry onion and garlic for one minute. Add the cubed meat and potatoes and fry until meat is browned, mixing well. Sprinkle the garam masala over the meat mixture. Stir well and fry for about 2 minutes. Add the curry powder and keep stirring until mixture starts sticking to bottom of pan; then add about 1 cup of water. Add salt to taste, cover, and cook until meat is done and mixture thickens a little.
Note: This recipe can also be made with cubed chicken breasts.
Basil Pesto Spaghetti
| 4 cloves |
garlic |
| 6 tbs |
pine nuts |
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Non-iodized* salt |
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pepper |
| 1 large handful |
fresh basil |
| 6 tbs |
extra virgin olive oil |
Throw ingredients into blender, blend.
Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
| 4 cups |
rolled oats (raw) |
| 1 tsp |
non-iodized* salt |
| 2 tsp |
vanilla |
| 3/4 cup |
vegetable oil |
| 4 |
egg whites |
| 2 cups |
sugar |
Whip the egg whites lightly, then mix in all the rest (oats last). Chill mixture in fridge a couple of hours. Drop large spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets, leaving space (approx. 6 cookies per sheet).
Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes until outsides are golden brown and crunch. The inside will stay chewy. Makes about 18 large cookies.
Add 1/2 cup of coconut if you can find a brand without added salt.
Fruit Shake
| 1 |
banana |
| 1 cup |
orange juice |
| 1 cup |
water |
| 1/2 tray |
ice cubes |
Place all ingredients into a blender and liquefy! Some additional pulsing might by necessary to break up some of the ice cubes. Feel free to add raspberries, blueberries or cut up strawberries for a flavour variation! Makes approximately 32oz when blended. Great as a breakfast shake (very filling!) or just as a refreshing beverage.
Spanish Potato Salad
| 1 pound |
new potatoes |
| 4 tablespoons |
olive oil |
| 1 tablespoon |
wine vinegar |
| 2 cloves |
garlic — crushed |
| 1 small |
red pepper, chopped |
| 1 tablespoon |
chives — chopped |
Scrape the potatoes. Cook until tender, but do not overcook them or they will break up. Mix together the oil and vinegar. Toss the potatoes while still hot. Stir in the garlic and red pepper. Sprinkle with the chopped chives. Serve while still warm.
Apple Crisp
| 5 cups |
sliced apples, peeled if desired |
| 3 tablespoons |
sugar |
| 1/2 cup |
rolled oats, regular or quick |
| 1/2 cup |
brown sugar packed |
| 1/4 cup |
flour |
| 1/4 teaspoon |
cinnamon |
| 2 tablespoons |
vegetable oil |
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 8 inch baking dish with vegetable oil. Place fruit in baking dish and sprinkle with sugar, toss to coat, and set aside. In separate bowl, add remaining ingredients, stir until well mixed, and sprinkle over apples. Bake ay 375 degrees F oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Serve warm.
*NON-IODIZED salt is difficult to find in Canada. Windsor® Brand Coarse (not table) salt is non-iodized and available in Canada. You can purchase non-iodized salt in the United States.
For the full list of recipes from the ThyCa cookbook, please click here  (PDF format).
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