Maybe you are doing veganuary or you trying to cut out some meat meals to lose weight, veggie burgers make a great filling meal paired with some slimming world chips and a salad.
Birdseye vegetable burgers in particular have 11 syns per one burger, making them quite high in syns, so we recommend only having them occasionally.
To give you some more info about the syns of these burgers, we've composed a short guide below which will explain why they are high in syns, the over syn values of their veggie range as well as some low syn alternatives to add to your shopping list.
Most people do assume veggie burgers would be low in syns due to the absence of meat, however, these veggie burgers are high in syns due to breadcrumbs coating which increases the calorie content, they additionally have cheese and rice inside which makes them higher in fat and carbohydrates.
Still, it is great to switch between meat and veggie meals when losing weight, so if you save your syns for the day, there is no reason as to why you can't enjoy one of these burgers now and then.
Birds eye have a huge range of veggie burgers and meals called 'Birds Eye Green', we've listed the rest of their meals below along with the syn values to give some weeknight cooking inspiration.
If you find Birds Eye veggie burgers to be too high in syns there are plenty of other options out there which are low in syns, we've listed a few below to get you started.
Overall, Birds Eye vegetable burgers are very high in syns, so you would need to ensure you save enough syns out of your 15 to eat them as part of the slimming world plan.
We recommend having a plant-based meal a few times a week as this can help with weight loss, try one of our low syn alternatives above if you find the Birds Eye burgers to be too high in syns.
Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.
Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.
Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.
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Hi with the meat free crispy chicken ones is that each?