Lipedema food guide
Is sushi okay with lipedema?
Mostly yes.
3 out of 10 in Renya
Mostly gentleScore for salmon maki, a typical serving. Lower is gentler.
Mostly yes.
3 out of 10 in Renya for salmon maki, a typical serving.
Mostly gentleRenya meal score · lower is gentler
Why it scores a 3
Sushi rice · refined flour+1
Salmon · omega-3−2
Start 4 → 3Mostly gentle
How you make it changes the score
| Version | Score |
|---|---|
| Salmon makirefined flour · omega-3 | 3/10Mostly gentle |
| Tempura rollrefined flour · omega-3 · fried | 5/10A mix |
| Cream cheese rollrefined flour · omega-3 · full-fat dairy / cheese | 4/10A mix |
| Roll with sweet saucerefined flour · omega-3 · added sugar | 4/10A mix |
Gentler swaps
Salmon maki (3) Sashimi with edamame
1/10Mostly gentle
Salmon maki (3) Maki with seaweed salad
2/10Mostly gentle
Salmon maki · 3/10
Sashimi with edamame
1/10Mostly gentle
Salmon maki · 3/10
Maki with seaweed salad
2/10Mostly gentle
Sushi and lipedema: what lowers the score, what raises it
Lowers the score
- Omega-3 (salmon, salmon sashimi): lowers the score in Renya
- Legumes (edamame): lowers the score in Renya
- Vegetables (seaweed salad): lowers the score in Renya
- A smaller portion: each ingredient counts half
Raises the score
- Refined flour (sushi rice): raises the score in Renya
- Fried (tempura): raises the score in Renya
- Full-fat dairy / cheese (cream cheese): raises the score in Renya
- Added sugar (sweet sauce): raises the score in Renya
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FAQ
Salmon maki scores 3 out of 10 with Renya's ingredient rules. Every meal starts at 4, and each ingredient adds or takes off points.
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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)