Lipedema food guide
Is apples okay with lipedema?
Mostly yes.
3 out of 10 in Renya
Mostly gentleScore for an apple, a typical serving. Lower is gentler.
Mostly yes.
3 out of 10 in Renya for an apple, a typical serving.
Mostly gentleRenya meal score · lower is gentler
Why it scores a 3
Apple · fruit−1
Start 4 → 3Mostly gentle
How you make it changes the score
| Version | Score |
|---|---|
| An applefruit | 3/10Mostly gentle |
| Apple with peanut butterfruit · nuts/seeds | 3/10Mostly gentle |
| Apple juice with added sugarfruit · added sugar | 5/10A mix |
| Apple piefruit · refined flour · added sugar | 7/10On the high side |
Gentler swaps
An apple (3) Apple with walnuts
2/10Mostly gentle
An apple (3) Apple with Greek yogurt
2/10Mostly gentle
An apple · 3/10
Apple with walnuts
2/10Mostly gentle
An apple · 3/10
Apple with Greek yogurt
2/10Mostly gentle
Apples and lipedema: what lowers the score, what raises it
Lowers the score
- Fruit (apple, apple juice): lowers the score in Renya
- Nuts/seeds (peanut butter, walnuts): lowers the score in Renya
- Fermented (greek yogurt): lowers the score in Renya
- A smaller portion: each ingredient counts half
Raises the score
- Added sugar (added sugar, sugar): raises the score in Renya
- Refined flour (pastry): raises the score in Renya
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FAQ
An apple scores 3 out of 10 with Renya's ingredient rules. Every meal starts at 4, and each ingredient adds or takes off points.
More fruit and vegetables foods
Scores come from Renya's ingredient rules for a typical serving. They're a general guide, not medical or nutritional advice. (meal-score-v3.1)