Lipedema food guide
Is broccoli okay with lipedema?
Mostly yes.
2 out of 10 in Renya
Mostly gentleScore for steamed broccoli, a typical serving. Lower is gentler.
Mostly yes.
2 out of 10 in Renya for steamed broccoli, a typical serving.
Mostly gentleRenya meal score · lower is gentler
Why it scores a 2
Broccoli · vegetables−2
Start 4 → 2Mostly gentle
How you make it changes the score
| Version | Score |
|---|---|
| Steamed broccolivegetables | 2/10Mostly gentle |
| Broccoli with olive oilvegetables · olive oil | 2/10Mostly gentle |
| Broccoli with cheese saucevegetables · full-fat dairy / cheese | 3/10Mostly gentle |
| Broccoli tempuravegetables · fried | 4/10A mix |
Gentler swaps
Steamed broccoli (2) Broccoli with salmon
1/10Mostly gentle
Steamed broccoli (2) Broccoli with lentils
1/10Mostly gentle
Steamed broccoli · 2/10
Broccoli with salmon
1/10Mostly gentle
Steamed broccoli · 2/10
Broccoli with lentils
1/10Mostly gentle
Broccoli and lipedema: what lowers the score, what raises it
Lowers the score
- Vegetables (broccoli): lowers the score in Renya
- Olive oil (olive oil): lowers the score in Renya
- Omega-3 (salmon): lowers the score in Renya
- Legumes (lentils): lowers the score in Renya
- A smaller portion: each ingredient counts half
Raises the score
- Full-fat dairy / cheese (cheese sauce): raises the score in Renya
- Fried (batter and frying): raises the score in Renya
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FAQ
Steamed broccoli scores 2 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)