Many people prefer to have sugar in their tea or coffee, but when dieting, sugar can add sneaky syns and calories to your food without you knowing which is why you have to track your sugar as syns.
Sugar has 1 syns per teaspoon and 2.5 syns a tablespoon making it low in syns when consumed in moderation as long as you track it on the slimming world plan.
Within our guide below we will explore how much sugar you can have on the slimming world plan, the difference between the syn values of different types of sugar, as well as sweeteners as alternatives.
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Although sugar is low in syns, you have to be careful about how much you are consuming of it in moderation, just two tablespoons could give you 5 syns.
You also need to be careful if your put sugar in teas and coffees as this can add sneaky syns, all sugar should be tracked on the plan to have effective weight loss.
Sugar has similar syns no matter the type you use, but to help you out we've listed some popular sugar types down below along with their syn values.
If you are looking to cut sugar from your diet to save syns, sweeteners can also be a great way to sweeten your drinks and food without any sugar.
Sweeteners are low in calories and SYN FREE on the slimming world plan, although there is some speculation about how good they are for you in comparison to sugar. Some people also say sweeteners can lead to craving more sugar than natural sugar does.
Overall, sugar and sweeteners are fine to consume within moderation but if you are looking to lose weight, the sweetener can be a great way to reduce extra calories and syns from your diet.
If you are looking for a lower syn alternative to sugar there are plenty of options out there, from natural sweeteners such as honey to sweeteners such as sucrose.
Below we've listed our best low syn alternatives to sugar below.
To conclude, sugar has one syn per teaspoon making it low in syns, it should however be consumed within moderation, especially in drinks to avoid going over your syn allowance. If you are looking to lower your calorie consumption, sweeteners can also be a great option to switch to from sugar.
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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