Category: Food optimising

Despite its creamy texture and tangy flavour, crème fraîche is not a Free Food on the Slimming World plan due to its high fat content. This means it must be counted using Syns to stay on track with your weight loss goals, unlike many fat-free dairy alternatives.

Back in 2018, Slimming World officially updated the Syn values for tinned pasta shapes like spaghetti hoops, changing them from a 'Free' food to having a Syn value. This was a significant shift for many members who relied on them for a quick, comforting meal. The change reflects the different processing methods of canned pasta versus homemade dried pasta.

According to Slimming World, carbohydrates like pasta have fantastic filling power and are low in energy density. For many, the idea of enjoying generous portions of pasta while still losing weight seems too good to be true, leading to frequent questions about its status on the plan.

On Slimming World's Food Optimising plan, you can enjoy a 40g portion of plain porridge oats as your daily Healthy Extra 'b' (Healthy B) allowance. This guide explains how many grams of oats can you eat on Slimming World and how to incorporate them into a balanced weight loss plan.

Did you know that boiled white potatoes are ranked as the most filling food on the Satiety Index? This is one of the key reasons why potatoes are not only allowed on Slimming World, but are celebrated as a Free Food you can enjoy to your heart's content, provided you cook them correctly.

Many people mistakenly believe that all carbohydrates must be limited for weight loss, but on the Slimming World plan, this is not the case. So, is there a limit on pasta on Slimming World? The answer, for plain, dried pasta, is a resounding no, as it’s a generous Free Food designed to keep you feeling full and satisfied.