Shortening

Nutrition Facts

Why Diets Disagree on Shortening

Diabetic-Friendly classifies shortening as Allowed because it evaluates foods by glycemic impact and blood sugar effect. AIP, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 7 diets classify shortening as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.

Classification by Diet