Lipedema food guide
Is tomatoes okay with lipedema?
Mostly yes.
3 out of 10 in Renya
Mostly gentleScore for fresh tomatoes, a typical serving. Lower is gentler.
Mostly yes.
3 out of 10 in Renya for fresh tomatoes, a typical serving.
Mostly gentleRenya meal score · lower is gentler
Why it scores a 3
Tomatoes · vegetables−1
Start 4 → 3Mostly gentle
How you make it changes the score
| Version | Score |
|---|---|
| Fresh tomatoesvegetables | 3/10Mostly gentle |
| Tomato salad with olive oilvegetables · olive oil | 3/10Mostly gentle |
| Jarred tomato saucevegetables · added sugar | 4/10A mix |
| Ketchupvegetables · added sugar | 6/10A mix |
Gentler swaps
Fresh tomatoes (3) Tomatoes with olive oil and basil
2/10Mostly gentle
Fresh tomatoes (3) Tomato and chickpea salad
2/10Mostly gentle
Fresh tomatoes · 3/10
Tomatoes with olive oil and basil
2/10Mostly gentle
Fresh tomatoes · 3/10
Tomato and chickpea salad
2/10Mostly gentle
Tomatoes and lipedema: what lowers the score, what raises it
Lowers the score
- Vegetables (tomatoes, tomato): lowers the score in Renya
- Olive oil (olive oil): lowers the score in Renya
- Legumes (chickpeas): 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
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FAQ
Fresh tomatoes 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)