✅ What Else Can I Have on the Total Plan?

While following the Total Plan, it is important to stick to the guidelines to ensure you stay in a calorie deficit and support your weight loss goals. However, there are still a number of extras you can enjoy to help make the journey more manageable and enjoyable.

Below is a list of approved items that are compatible with the Total Plan.

🌿 Herbs and Spices

You can add herbs and spices to your meals to enhance flavour without disrupting your progress.

✅ Dried Herbs and Spices

• Cayenne pepper
• Black pepper
• Chilli powder
• Garlic powder or granules
• Onion granules
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Turmeric
• Basil
• Cumin
• Coriander
• Curry powder
• Mixed herbs
• Chives
• Paprika
• Rosemary
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Sage
• Tarragon
• Thyme
• Peppermint or mint leaves

✅ Fresh Herbs and Spices

• Coriander
• Parsley
• Dill
• Chilli
• Rosemary
• Chives
• Thyme
• Tarragon
• Basil
• Oregano
• Sage
• Mint

🧴 Oils

• 1-calorie oil spray (vegetable or sunflower oil only) – use sparingly if needed for cooking packs

🥤 Drinks

✅ Water

• Tap water, still or sparkling
• Soda water

✅ Diet Fizzy Drinks (Occasionally)

• 1 can per week of Coke Zero or Dr Pepper Zero only

✅ Tea and Coffee

• Tea made from leaves (e.g. English Breakfast, Assam, Darjeeling)
• Green tea made from leaves or roots (no fruit or floral teas)
• Black coffee
• Beanies flavoured coffee (any variety)

🧊 Sweeteners

• Tablet-form sweeteners only – powdered versions are not allowed

🫧 Breath Fresheners

• Breath strips – Listerine Original is recommended

🥛 Milk Allowance (Optional)

You may use up to 250ml per day of one of the following:

• Skimmed milk
• Coconut milk
• Almond milk
• Soya milk

Note: Milk-containing drinks do not count towards your daily water intake.

💊 Medicines and Vitamins

✅ Approved Items

• Cold relief tablets (contact Support to confirm compatibility)
• Multivitamins – tablet form only and not flavoured
• Unflavoured fibre gel
• Senokot or Dulcolax tablets
• Benefibre or Psyllium Husk
• Painkillers in tablet form only
• Sugar-free Rennies

🍲 Savoury Hot Drinks

• Swiss Marigold Vegetable Bouillon – up to 2 mugs per day
• Swiss Marigold Vegan Reduced Salt Bouillon – also allowed

🍮 Gelatine

• Powdered or leaf gelatine – plain and unflavoured

🍬 Chewing Gum

• Xylitol All Natural Gum – Spearmint
• Peppersmith Spearmint Dental Chewing Gum

💬 Need Clarification?

If you are unsure about any items or have questions about something not listed here, we are happy to help.

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Sticking to these approved items will help you stay on track and make your Total Plan journey more enjoyable. Always check with our team if you are unsure about a specific product. We are here to support you every step of the way.