If it's the weekend and you fancy a glass or two of brandy, you might be wondering just how bad this alcohol is for you on the slimming world plan, can you drink it?
Brandy has on average 2.5 syns for a single 25ml shot, making it fairly low in syns, still, it should be consumed within moderation in measurable amounts to avoid using too many syns by accident.
We've composed a short syn guide below which will take you through how much brandy you can drink on slimming world, some syn values of brandy and some alternative alcohol choices along with their syns to help you stay on track.
At 2.5 syns for a 25ml shot, you can have up to 150ml of brandy before using all of your 15 syns, making it a great low-syn drink choice. To stay on track with your syns we suggest measuring out this alcohol and choosing low-syn mixers such as diet coke or diet tonic.
Always eat before drinking alcohol on the plan and try alternating drinks with water to help slow down your drinking if you're worried about going over your syns.
Brandy has a similar value no matter the brand that you buy, so as you can compare, we've listed the syn values of this alcohol down below.
If you find brandy to be too high in syns, or maybe you are curious about the syns in other kinds of alcohol, we've listed some alternatives for you to check out down below.
To conclude, brandy is a great low-syn drink, have around 2.5 syns for a single and 5 syns for a double, this means you can have up to 150ml of the drink before using all of your 15 daily syns on the plan. To keep syns low when drinking brandy, make sure to measure your shots and mix them with low syn diet drinks to avoid using too many syns by accident.
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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