Compared to other diets, the slimming world plan allows you to drink alcohol and still lose weight as long as you keep an eye on the syns in your drinks, but what about whiskey? Is it high in syns?
Whiskey on average has 3 syns for a standard 25 ml shot making it quite high in syns, this can differ according to the whiskey, however, so we suggest drinking mindfully to avoid using too many syns.
To find out more about whiskey and its syns we've composed a short guide below which will cover how much whiskey you can drink in the slimming world, syn values of whiskey types and mixers plus some syn values of other kinds of alcohol to help you compare.
At 3 syns for a single shot, you could have up to 4 single shots of whiskey or two double shots before using up your daily slimming world syn allowance.
To avoid going over your syns by accident we recommend pouring out your shots in a proper serving rather than estimating when making up a drink.
Slimming world also recommends you avoid saving all your syns for drinking since it can lead to binge drinking past your tipping point leading to poor decisions such as overeating as alcohol stimulates your appetite.
As we mentioned above, whiskey syns can vary according to the type that you buy and mixers will also change the syn value of your drink.
We've listed some syn values of popular whiskey and mixers to help you stay on track below.
If you are interested to see how whiskey is in syns compared to other kinds of usual alcohol, we've listed some syn values of types below to see the difference.
Drinking in moderation on the slimming world plan is more than okay when done in moderation, but there are some useful tips and tricks below to know when drinking alcohol in general.
To conclude, whiskey is quite high in syns at 3 syns for a standard single shot, always drink whiskey in moderation and ensure you are measuring out your shots to keep on track.
We recommend choosing mixers such as diet coke or lemonade to help keep your drinks syns lower and avoid added 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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