In order for you to have a successful weight loss on the slimming world you need to make sure your keeping track of all the syns in your food, even some seasonings, but what about cinnamon, is it syn free on the slimming world?
Cinnamon is indeed syn free on the slimming world plan, meaning you can use it freely to spice up your foods such as porridge, yoghurt or hot chocolate!
Down below in our guide, we will take you through if cinnamon is good for weight loss, other syn free spices, which spices have syns as well as two slimming world recipes using cinnamon below for some syn friendly meals.
Cinnamon is a favourite spice for many of us, whether you have it on your porridge or toast, adding extra flavour without any syns or calories, but it could help you weight loss too believe it or not.
Although large studies have not been conducted, when combined with a healthy diet and exercise it could be possible for cinnamon to help speed up your weight loss journey due to its nutritional benefits we've listed below.
Since spices are mostly syn free on the slimming world in their natural form, they can help to make your cooking tastier, we've listed some essentials to stock up within your cupboard below.
Although most spices and seasonings are syn free on the slimming world, some packet seasonings are not when other ingredients are added. For example, some seasonings might contain potato starch or milk powder which can contribute to their syns, these are often added to make the seasoning thicker and more sauce-like when added into sauces and stews.
Still, even seasonings with mixed ingredients remain low in syns, around 1-2 syns a pack, but always check the ingredients to be on the safe side.
If you want to experiment more with seasonings and spices, we've listed the syn values of some popular seasonings below to help keep you on track.
If you've got some cinnamon stocked in the cupboard, now knowing it's syn free, you might be wondering how you can add this beneficial spice into your meals.
We've listed two different cinnamon SW recipes below to give you some cooking/baking inspo.
This recipe below is syn free when you use sweetener and counts as a healthy extra B!
For an extra special weekend breakfast, why not try making this SW cinnamon french toast? At just 1.5 syns a serving and a healthy extra B, you don't have to feel guilty about it either!
Overall, cinnamon is syn free in the slimming world and great for spicing up sweet dishes, use on baked goods or porridges without any guilt, plus it's full of health benefits!
It should be noted that not all seasonings are syn free on the SW plan, some have extra ingredients such as starch and milk powder as thickeners which can give them a couple of hidden syns, always double-check ingredients to be on the safe side.
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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