{"id":482,"date":"2023-05-10T09:42:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T08:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=482"},"modified":"2023-05-10T11:34:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T10:34:15","slug":"shopping-list-food-swaps-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/shopping-list-food-swaps-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping list food swaps: The basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Slimming doesn\u2019t have to mean drastically slashing your shopping list. There are lots of simple food swaps that feel so small you probably won\u2019t even notice them \u2013 yet they can make a big difference to the result on the scales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8 simple food swaps to try this week <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching to \u2018extra light\u2019 or \u2018fat-free\u2019 versions can transform your shopping basket to a food swap superstar. The next time you\u2019re at the supermarket, check out these nifty food swaps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelve it: sugar <br>Swap it: sweetener \u2013 or try leaving your tea or Weetabix unsweetened!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelve it: white bread <br>Swap it: wholemeal bread <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelve it: regular mayo <br>Swap it: extra light mayo or fat-free vinaigrette <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelve it: whole milk <br>Swap it: skimmed milk <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/healthy-extra-bread-shopping-list-food-swaps-the-basics-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Extra B - Shopping list food swaps: the basics - Slimming World Blog\" class=\"wp-image-1391\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Shelve it: regular yogurts <br>Swap it: fat-free natural yogurt or fat-free fromage frais <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelve it: butter <br>Swap it: reduced-fat spread <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelve it: cream or cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche<br>Swap it: quark or fat-free fromage frais <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelve it: olive oil <br>Swap it: low-calorie cooking spray <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/healthy-extra-milk-shopping-list-food-swaps-the-basics-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Extra A - Shopping list food swaps: the basics - Slimming World Blog\" class=\"wp-image-1392\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, these simple food swaps have given you a taste of how easy filling a slimming-friendly shopping basket can be. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\">When you become a Slimming World member <\/a>you&#8217;ll find a more detailed \u2013 and handily handbag sized \u2013 Slimming World shopping list in your new member welcome pack, including all the info you need to get off to a great slimming start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\">Join Slimming World<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free 7-day menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your first week of food shopping even easier with our free 7-day Food Optimising plan. 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