Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Weight Watchers Original POINTS Food Ideas




Here's a list, including point values, of some of the foods I regularly consume that help me stay within my FlexPoints allowance.  I am making the list both for you and myself to look back on when I need to remember what to eat to stay on plan.

Breakfast Ideas:

  • egg - 2 POINTS / egg
  • egg whites - 0 POINTS/ 1/3 cup
  • sugar free oatmeal 2 POINTS / packet
  • fruit (apples, frozen berries, peaches, etc.) - typically 1 POINT / serving
  • light bread made into toast - 1 POINT / 2 slices
  • Greek or light regular yogurt 2 POINTS / serving

Lunch Ideas:
  • salad - 0 POINTS / serving
  • Sandwich on light bread with 1 slice American, 2 slices lean lunchmeat, mustard, lettuce and pickles - 4-5 POINTS per sandwich depending on ingredients
  • Laughing Cow light cheese on sandwich instead of American - 1 POINT per wedge
  • leftovers - POINT value varies

Snack Ideas:
  • 94% fat free microwave popcorn 4 POINTS / full size bag 1-2 POINTS / 100 calorie bag
  • small bags of individually wrapped chips (Wise, Great Value, etc.) 3-4 POINTS / bag
  • light ice cream - 3-4 POINTS / half cup
  • light cheese stick - 1 POINT
  • fruit - typically 1 POINT per serving
  • vegetables (cucumbers, salad greens, carrots, etc.) typically 0 POINTS / serving 

Supper Ideas:
  • Ronzoni Smart Choice pasta - 3 POINTS / cup
  • Rotisserie Chicken - 3 POINTS / serving if you eat the breast with no skin
  • Chicken Breast - 3 POINTS / serving
  • Microwave steam-able vegetables (green beans, broccoli, mixed, Brussels sprouts, etc.) - 0 POINTS / serving
  • Pork Loin 
Other Ideas:
  • I Can't Believe It's Not Butter light spread - 1 POINT / serving
  • Parkay or I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray - 0 POINTS / serving
  • Fat free half and half 0 POINTS / serving

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