Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Whittaker

Slimming World announces major change for 2026 as it says ‘goodbye’ to Syns

Slimming World is ditching the term “Syns” and bringing in healthy fats like avocado to the diet, as part of major changes to make people feel more welcome.

The popular weight-loss plan previously used the word “Syns” to describe any food that was not satiating, high in calories, fat or sugar – such as alcohol, crisps, chocolate and butter.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.