This is the Slimming World Healthy Extra A list (UK) — a quick-reference guide to the milk, cheese and calcium-rich options counted as Healthy Extra A on the Extra Easy plan. Use this page as a practical allowance guide and confirm quantities in your Slimming World app for the most up-to-date allowances.
Healthy Extra A is mainly about calcium-rich choices (like milk and cheese), which support bone health and help keep the plan balanced.
Not sure how Healthy Extra A fits into the plan? See our guide on how Slimming World works to understand the full structure of Free Foods, Syns and Healthy Extras.
Slimming World Healthy Extra A List (UK)
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How Healthy Extra A Works on Extra Easy
Healthy Extra A is designed to ensure you get enough calcium while following the Slimming World Extra Easy plan. Each day, you are allowed a measured portion from the approved list. Quantities differ depending on fat content, so always weigh or measure accurately.
Milk
- 350ml skimmed milk
- 300ml 1% fat
- 250ml semi-skimmed milk
- 175ml whole milk
- 400ml slimmed goats milk
- 400ml unsweetened calcium-enriched plain soya drink
- 300ml semi-skimmed lactose free dairy drink
- 200ml whole lactose free dairy drink
- 250ml calcium-enriched plain rice drink
- 1 litre unsweetened calcium-enriched plain almond drink
- 500ml sweetened calcium-enriched plain almond drink
Cheese
- 30g Cheddar / Double Gloucester / Red Leicester / Lactofree Mature Cheddar
- 40g reduced fat Cheddar / reduced fat Emmental
- 35g Danish Blue
- 35g Edam
- 30g Emmental / Gouda / Gruyere
- 45g Feta
- 65g Reduced fat Feta / Greek-style salad cheese
- 30g hard goat’s cheese
- 40g Soft goat’s cheese
- 35g Halloumi
- 45g Reduced fat halloumi
- 25g Manchego
- 50g Mozzarella (cows milk)
- 70g Reduced fat halloumi
- 30g Parmesan / Parmigiano Reggiano / Grana Padano, fresh
- 75g Reduced fat / light soft cheese (plain)
- 90g Ricotta
Grab & Go
- 2 Dairylea Light Cheese slices
- 3 Dairylea Original Triangles
- 4 Dairylea Light Triangles
- 2 Kerry Cheesestrings, Original
- 2 Mini Babybel Original Cheeses
- 3 Mini Babybel Light Cheese’s
- 2 x 35g tubs Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese
- 3 x 35g tubs Philadelphia Lightest Soft Cheese
- 2 The Laughing Cow Original Triangles
- 5 The Laughing Cow Light Triangles, plain / blue cheese / cheddar / emmental
- 6 The Laughing Cow Extra Light Triangles
Slimming World Healthy Extra A FAQs
Healthy Extra A is your daily calcium-based allowance on the Slimming World plan. It includes measured portions of milk, cheese and certain dairy alternatives that support bone health while keeping the plan nutritionally balanced.
Yes. Many people divide their Healthy Extra A allowance throughout the day — for example, using some milk in tea or coffee and saving the rest for cereal, then having a measured portion of cheese later.
Most Slimming World members are allowed one Healthy Extra A per day on the Extra Easy plan. If you are following a different plan or have specific dietary needs, check your Slimming World app or ask your consultant for confirmation.
Some lactose-free milks and calcium-enriched plant-based drinks can count as Healthy Extra A when consumed in the correct measured amounts. Always check that they are unsweetened and calcium-enriched, and confirm using the Slimming World app.
Slimming World may update product allowances from time to time. While the core Healthy Extra A principles remain consistent, it’s always best to confirm quantities in your Slimming World app or with your consultant.
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You might also want to see the Healthy Extra B list.
All information should be checked with your SW consultant or on the Slimming World website