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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSlimming World\u2019s Healthy Extras – calcium, fibre and healthy fats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFood Optimising is the most generous, effective eating plan there is \u2013 and now we\u2019ve added even more flexibility and variety to our Healthy Extras (measured amounts of foods that are important for a balanced diet). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many Healthy Extras can I enjoy with Slimming World?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSlimming World members enjoy three Healthy Extras each day \u2013 including items like milk, cheese, wholemeal bread and wholegrain cereals \u2013 to provide even more calcium, fibre, vitamins and minerals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re super-excited to introduce a new \u2018healthy fats\u2019 choice, including foods such as nuts and nut butters (like peanut butter!), seeds, avocado, olives and healthy oils to support healthy cholesterol levels and overall wellbeing<\/strong>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Avocado](\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Body-AvocadoCherryTomatoHalloumiOnToast_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMore on the blog: 5 ways with avocado<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere to find the full list of Slimming World\u2019s Healthy Extras<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nOur members can use the Food Search tool and barcode scanner on the Slimming World app<\/a> to easily find the portion sizes for thousands of Healthy Extras \u2013 including all the new choices. It\u2019s not guesswork \u2013 it\u2019s Food Optimising science! <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Feel](\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Group-Feel-Real-Good-Food-Small-CTA.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIntroducing Swips \u2013 Slimming World\u2019s Individual Picks<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nAnother fantastic thing about Food Optimising is that no food is banned. We know that feeling deprived or being told we can\u2019t have something is counterproductive when we\u2019re trying to change habits and lose weight \u2013 which is why alcohol and foods that are high in fat or sugar are<\/em><\/strong> on the menu. They\u2019re just controlled by what was previously known as a Syn value. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy are Syns now called Swips?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nSlimming World Syns have changed to Swips (Slimming World\u2019s Individual Picks) because they\u2019re just that \u2013 individual to you, your preferences and your weight loss journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile our approach has always been to help members lift any feelings of guilt and create an empowering, non-judgemental community, we know some people felt that Syns labelled those higher-calorie foods as \u2018bad\u2019 \u2013 and, for some people, it was a barrier to joining a group. Even though that was never the meaning or spirit of Syns, language matters. So we\u2019re making this change to help everyone feel welcome, supported and empowered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you join Slimming World, you\u2019ll get everything you need to follow the Food Optimising plan, including our refreshed new member book, Essentially Slimming World<\/em>. Of course, your Consultant will also be able to answer any questions you might have.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nSyns vs. Swips: What\u2019s the difference?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nThere\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0a difference between Syns versus\u00a0Swips \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s a change in name only. We wanted to ensure that the flexibility of our meal plan is reflected in the language we use and that members know they can still enjoy the things they love while losing weight.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nNew language for a new year<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ve introduced new, easier to understand terms to describe what happens in our groups. If you\u2019ve been a Slimming World member before, you may be familiar with some of the terms that\u2019ve changed, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Body Magic: <\/strong>This is now Slimming World\u2019s active lifestyle programme<\/a> <\/strong>to reflect that it\u2019s a whole support framework to help members move more and build a fit and healthy lifestyle. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- IMAGE Therapy:<\/strong> IMAGE stands for Individual Motivation And Group Experience, but we know it\u2019s often misunderstood. To make it clear what happens during our motivating, uplifting groups, we\u2019ve renamed it Slimming World\u2019s support system.<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
We hope these changes to our language \u2013\u00a0and exciting new additions to Healthy Extras \u2013\u00a0will make losing weight with Slimming World even easier, even tastier and even more inclusive for everyone. We\u2019d love to welcome you to a Slimming World group and support you to achieve real results, ready for a fantastic feel-good 2026.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World members enjoy three Healthy Extras each day \u2013 including items like milk, cheese, wholemeal bread and wholegrain cereals \u2013 to provide even more calcium, fibre, vitamins and minerals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re super-excited to introduce a new \u2018healthy fats\u2019 choice, including foods such as nuts and nut butters (like peanut butter!), seeds, avocado, olives and healthy oils to support healthy cholesterol levels and overall wellbeing<\/strong>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n More on the blog: 5 ways with avocado<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our members can use the Food Search tool and barcode scanner on the Slimming World app<\/a> to easily find the portion sizes for thousands of Healthy Extras \u2013 including all the new choices. It\u2019s not guesswork \u2013 it\u2019s Food Optimising science! <\/p>\n\n\n Another fantastic thing about Food Optimising is that no food is banned. We know that feeling deprived or being told we can\u2019t have something is counterproductive when we\u2019re trying to change habits and lose weight \u2013 which is why alcohol and foods that are high in fat or sugar are<\/em><\/strong> on the menu. They\u2019re just controlled by what was previously known as a Syn value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Slimming World Syns have changed to Swips (Slimming World\u2019s Individual Picks) because they\u2019re just that \u2013 individual to you, your preferences and your weight loss journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While our approach has always been to help members lift any feelings of guilt and create an empowering, non-judgemental community, we know some people felt that Syns labelled those higher-calorie foods as \u2018bad\u2019 \u2013 and, for some people, it was a barrier to joining a group. Even though that was never the meaning or spirit of Syns, language matters. So we\u2019re making this change to help everyone feel welcome, supported and empowered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join Slimming World, you\u2019ll get everything you need to follow the Food Optimising plan, including our refreshed new member book, Essentially Slimming World<\/em>. Of course, your Consultant will also be able to answer any questions you might have.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0a difference between Syns versus\u00a0Swips \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s a change in name only. We wanted to ensure that the flexibility of our meal plan is reflected in the language we use and that members know they can still enjoy the things they love while losing weight.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n We\u2019ve introduced new, easier to understand terms to describe what happens in our groups. If you\u2019ve been a Slimming World member before, you may be familiar with some of the terms that\u2019ve changed, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope these changes to our language \u2013\u00a0and exciting new additions to Healthy Extras \u2013\u00a0will make losing weight with Slimming World even easier, even tastier and even more inclusive for everyone. We\u2019d love to welcome you to a Slimming World group and support you to achieve real results, ready for a fantastic feel-good 2026.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhere to find the full list of Slimming World\u2019s Healthy Extras<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIntroducing Swips \u2013 Slimming World\u2019s Individual Picks<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why are Syns now called Swips?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Syns vs. Swips: What\u2019s the difference?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nNew language for a new year<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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