If you are losing weight on the slimming world plan and are short on time, you might be tempted to integrate some meal replacement shakes on the plan rather than making a meal, but are huel shakes slimming world friendly?
Huels shakes have on average 20 syns for a 100g serving, making them very high syn shakes, you should consider however that these shakes are meant to replace meals which is why they are high in calories. However, since they are a protein supplement, they can be considered "free" on the SW plan.
In our syn guide below we will take you through why Huel shakes are high in syns, some syn values of them and some low syn alternative meal replacement shakes.
Huel powders and shakes are high in syns, having around 20 syns for a 90g serving, taking you 5 syns over your 15 syn daily allowance.
Huel shakes are high in syns because they are designed to replace meals, to save syns you could potentially have a half portion which would bring you to 10 syns a serving, but you would need syn free food, in addition, to make it a complete meal.
Huel has a huge variety of shake flavours on offer for making meal replacement drinks, we've listed their range below so you can compare syns.
If you find Huel shakes to be too high in syns, there are lots of other low syn alternatives to have for a convenient meal.
We've listed a few other options below.
To conclude, Huel shakes are high in syns, having on average 20 syns for a 90g serving, which takes you 5 syns over your 15 syn daily allowance. These shakes are high in syns since they are designed to replace complete meals, we, therefore, suggest switching to protein shakes which are often lower in syns or having a half portion instead.
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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