Lipedema food guide
Is tofu okay with lipedema?
Mostly yes.
3 out of 10 in Renya
Mostly gentleScore for tofu, a typical serving. Lower is gentler.
Mostly yes.
3 out of 10 in Renya for tofu, a typical serving.
Mostly gentleRenya meal score · lower is gentler
Why it scores a 3
Tofu · legumes−1
Start 4 → 3Mostly gentle
How you make it changes the score
| Version | Score |
|---|---|
| Tofulegumes | 3/10Mostly gentle |
| Fried tofulegumes · fried | 5/10A mix |
| Sweet glazed tofulegumes · added sugar | 4/10A mix |
| Tofu stir-frylegumes · vegetables | 2/10Mostly gentle |
Gentler swaps
Tofu (3) Tofu stir-fry
2/10Mostly gentle
Tofu (3) Tofu with broccoli and sesame
2/10Mostly gentle
Tofu · 3/10
Tofu stir-fry
2/10Mostly gentle
Tofu · 3/10
Tofu with broccoli and sesame
2/10Mostly gentle
Tofu and lipedema: what lowers the score, what raises it
Lowers the score
- Legumes (tofu): lowers the score in Renya
- Vegetables (vegetables, broccoli): lowers the score in Renya
- Nuts/seeds (sesame): lowers the score in Renya
- A smaller portion: each ingredient counts half
Raises the score
- Fried (frying): raises the score in Renya
- Added sugar (glaze): raises the score in Renya
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FAQ
Tofu 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)