Night & Day Nog-tinis
PER SERVING (1/2 of recipe, one 6-oz. drink): -- PointsPlus® value 5*
1 tbsp. (1/4th of a 4-serving box) Jell-O Sugar Free Fat Free Vanilla Instant pudding mix
2 no-calorie sweetener packets (like Splenda or Truvia)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Dash nutmeg
8 oz. (1 cup) light vanilla soymilk
3 oz. (1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp.) vanilla vodka
Optional: cinnamon sticks, additional cinnamon
Combine all dry ingredients in a shaker. Add soymilk, cover, and shake vigorously until pudding mix has mostly dissolved.
Set aside to slightly thicken, about 5 minutes.
Add vodka and fill shaker with ice. Cover and shake, and then strain into 2 large martini glasses. If you like, garnish with optional ingredients. Sip!
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Weight Watchers Barcode Scanner
Ready, Set, Scan!
We thought we’d make staying on plan even easier this holiday season, which is why we proudly present to you the Weight Watchers barcode scanner for both the iPhone and the Android!
The barcode scanner provides accurate PointsPlus® values for thousands of products which can be tracked directly from scanning a product’s barcode — no manual data entry into the Tracker is needed! Scan any food you like, even if it’s one we don’t have in our database — you can easily add the food to your Favorites list or directly into a mealtime in your Food Tracker. Additionally, the new barcode scanner app can compare multiple scanned products — a really useful feature when it comes to meal planning and creating shopping lists.
To download this beauty, look for Weight Watchers Barcode Scanner in the App Store or the Android Market. This product is free for all iOS and Android smartphone users who have a Weight Watchers Online or eTools account with us.
So, what are you waiting for? Head to the grocery store and start scanning all of your holiday food items before you purchase to make sure they are PointsPlus values-friendly.
As few housekeeping items:
1) It’s best if your Weight Watchers Mobile app is the latest version (iOS v1.7, Android v1.1), it’ll play nice with the barcode scanner
2) All items will be tracked as "user-created foods" and will display with the blue flag next to them in your PointsPlus Food Tracker.
3) The barcode scanner has a separate food database from the Plan Manager and Tracker apps, so only the foods you track or add to favorites from the Barcode Scanner app will be available in the PointsPlus Food Tracker.
4) All Favorites created in the barcode app will be added to the Plan Manager and Tracker app favorites, BUT you will not see Plan Manager or Tracker app favorites in the barcode scanner app. Also, deleting favorites from the barcode scanner app will not delete it from your Plan Manger or Tracker app.
OK, OK, start scanning already!
Strawberry Hats
Strawberry Hats Recipe
(makes 6 servings)
1 pound fresh strawberries
1 8OZ container of free cool whip
3 tbsp of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips to make the eyes
Wash and hull strawberries. Slice a 1/4 inch slice on the bottom and spray 1 tablespoon of whipped cream.
Place "hat" on top and dab with more whipped cream. Insert chip eyes for added cuteness. Enjoy!
How many Points Plus is this? 3 PP
Monday, December 12, 2011
Chocolate-Hazelnut Thumbprints
Chocolate-Hazelnut Thumbprints
4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon instant espresso (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/3 cup hazelnut-chocolate spread (such as Nutella)
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt; stir with a whisk. Place butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Stir egg yolks with a whisk, adding espresso, if desired. Add the yolk mixture and vanilla to butter; beat well. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; beat at low speed just until combined.
3. Turn dough out onto a sheet of wax paper; knead 6 times or until smooth and shiny. Shape dough into 28 (1-inch) balls. Roll sides of balls in nuts, pressing gently. Arrange balls 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Press thumb into center of each cookie, leaving an indentation. Bake, 1 batch at a time, at 350° for 10 minutes. Remove cookies from pans; cool completely on wire racks. Spoon a scant 1/2 teaspoon hazelnut-chocolate spread into center of each cookie.
Makes 28 cookies
Serving Size: 1 cookie
PointsPlus = 3
4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon instant espresso (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/3 cup hazelnut-chocolate spread (such as Nutella)
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt; stir with a whisk. Place butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Stir egg yolks with a whisk, adding espresso, if desired. Add the yolk mixture and vanilla to butter; beat well. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; beat at low speed just until combined.
3. Turn dough out onto a sheet of wax paper; knead 6 times or until smooth and shiny. Shape dough into 28 (1-inch) balls. Roll sides of balls in nuts, pressing gently. Arrange balls 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Press thumb into center of each cookie, leaving an indentation. Bake, 1 batch at a time, at 350° for 10 minutes. Remove cookies from pans; cool completely on wire racks. Spoon a scant 1/2 teaspoon hazelnut-chocolate spread into center of each cookie.
Makes 28 cookies
Serving Size: 1 cookie
PointsPlus = 3
Turkey in a ball
Turkey in a ball
These tasty little meatballs turned out even better than I envisioned. They are perfect as an appetizer or an
an entree. You can definitely taste the fresh thyme, the seasoned bread crumbs, cranberries, Apricot and
Merlot. The flavor combination tastes just like you’ve scooped up a little stuffing, cranberry sauce and turkey
all in one bite!
3 Tbsp. Butter or Margarine like, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, divided
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lb. extra lean ground turkey
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs (or make your own)
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup organic fruit only apricot preserves
2 Tbsp Merlot (something you’d drink)
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Additional thyme, cranberries and flaked sea salt as toppers, optional
1. Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, celery and
garlic, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
2. Combine ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, cranberries, onion mixture, thyme, salt and pepper in
medium bowl; shape into 40 (1- inch) meatballs.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet and brown 1/2 of the meatballs over medium heat, turning
frequently, 7 minutes or until golden brown and almost cooked. Remove meatballs and set aside; repeat with
remaining meatballs.
4. Combine the preserves, merlot and cider vinegar. Return meatballs to skillet, then stir in apricot glaze.
Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and meatballs are cooked.
5. Top with additional thyme, cranberries and flaked sea salt and Enjoy!
Although, I have not tested this, I think you could definitely make these ahead of time and keep warm
on low in your crock pot serving with a container of toothpicks on the side.
Makes 40 meatballs
Nutritional information per meatball serving, 1 Points+ each
These tasty little meatballs turned out even better than I envisioned. They are perfect as an appetizer or an
an entree. You can definitely taste the fresh thyme, the seasoned bread crumbs, cranberries, Apricot and
Merlot. The flavor combination tastes just like you’ve scooped up a little stuffing, cranberry sauce and turkey
all in one bite!
3 Tbsp. Butter or Margarine like, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, divided
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lb. extra lean ground turkey
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs (or make your own)
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup organic fruit only apricot preserves
2 Tbsp Merlot (something you’d drink)
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Additional thyme, cranberries and flaked sea salt as toppers, optional
1. Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, celery and
garlic, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
2. Combine ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, cranberries, onion mixture, thyme, salt and pepper in
medium bowl; shape into 40 (1- inch) meatballs.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet and brown 1/2 of the meatballs over medium heat, turning
frequently, 7 minutes or until golden brown and almost cooked. Remove meatballs and set aside; repeat with
remaining meatballs.
4. Combine the preserves, merlot and cider vinegar. Return meatballs to skillet, then stir in apricot glaze.
Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and meatballs are cooked.
5. Top with additional thyme, cranberries and flaked sea salt and Enjoy!
Although, I have not tested this, I think you could definitely make these ahead of time and keep warm
on low in your crock pot serving with a container of toothpicks on the side.
Makes 40 meatballs
Nutritional information per meatball serving, 1 Points+ each
Upside-Down Pumpkin Pie
Upside-Down Pumpkin Pie
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Serves: 8
1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated fat-free milk
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 sheets (8 crackers) low-fat cinnamon graham crackers, finely crushed
Fat-free whipped topping (from an aerosol canister), for optional topping
Cinnamon, for optional topping
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine all of the ingredients except the graham crackers and optional ingredients in a bowl, and mix thoroughly.
Place the mixture in a deep-dish pie pan sprayed lightly with nonstick spray, and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. (It will remain a little soft, like pie filling.)
Refrigerate until completely chilled and firm, at least 2 hours.
Top evenly with crushed graham crackers. Add whipped topping and cinnamon, if you like.
Serve and enjoy!
PER SERVING (1/8th of recipe, 1 slice): 3 PointsPlus Values
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Serves: 8
1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated fat-free milk
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 sheets (8 crackers) low-fat cinnamon graham crackers, finely crushed
Fat-free whipped topping (from an aerosol canister), for optional topping
Cinnamon, for optional topping
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine all of the ingredients except the graham crackers and optional ingredients in a bowl, and mix thoroughly.
Place the mixture in a deep-dish pie pan sprayed lightly with nonstick spray, and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. (It will remain a little soft, like pie filling.)
Refrigerate until completely chilled and firm, at least 2 hours.
Top evenly with crushed graham crackers. Add whipped topping and cinnamon, if you like.
Serve and enjoy!
PER SERVING (1/8th of recipe, 1 slice): 3 PointsPlus Values
Rockin' Lean Green Bean Casserole
Rockin' Lean Green Bean Casserole
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2 (16-ounce) bags frozen French-style green beans, thawed, drained, and dried
2 (10.75-ounce) cans 98-percnet fat-free cream of celery condensed soup
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 ounce (about 15 pieces) onion-flavored soy crisps, crushed
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Make sure the green beans are thoroughly drained and completely dry-use a towel, if needed.
Then place half of the green beans in a casserole dish (a 2- to 3-quart rectangular one works best).
Pour 1 can of the soup evenly on top of the layer of green beans.
Place half of the sliced water chestnuts over the soup layer.
Cover with the remaining green beans and then top with the remaining can of soup.
Evenly top with the remaining water chestnuts.
Place the dish in the oven and cook for 45 minutes.
Top with crushed soy crisps, and return the dish to the oven until chips turn golden brown, another 10 minutes or so.
Enjoy!
PER SERVING (1/8th of casserole): 2 PointsPlus Values
2011 Hungry Girl. All Rights Reserved.
2 (16-ounce) bags frozen French-style green beans, thawed, drained, and dried
2 (10.75-ounce) cans 98-percnet fat-free cream of celery condensed soup
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 ounce (about 15 pieces) onion-flavored soy crisps, crushed
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Make sure the green beans are thoroughly drained and completely dry-use a towel, if needed.
Then place half of the green beans in a casserole dish (a 2- to 3-quart rectangular one works best).
Pour 1 can of the soup evenly on top of the layer of green beans.
Place half of the sliced water chestnuts over the soup layer.
Cover with the remaining green beans and then top with the remaining can of soup.
Evenly top with the remaining water chestnuts.
Place the dish in the oven and cook for 45 minutes.
Top with crushed soy crisps, and return the dish to the oven until chips turn golden brown, another 10 minutes or so.
Enjoy!
PER SERVING (1/8th of casserole): 2 PointsPlus Values
Staying on Plan at Office Parties
Staying On Plan at Office Parties
Article By: Geraldine Vincent
Help, I’m trying to lose weight, but between holidays and birthdays there is always a party in the office. How can I still go and stay on Plan?
With the holiday office party season in full swing, you can still maintain your goals of achieving a svelte, elf-like physique rather than channeling Santa and his bulging belly.
The holiday season is a grueling stretch marked by party after party and finger foods galore. You know the culprits, like avocado and sour cream-based dips, world cheese platters of Brie, Camembert and Stilton, deep-fried calamari — and that’s not even counting the beer, wine and booze. As if that’s not enough, you’ve also got employee birthdays, retirements and engagements as further reason for celebration at the office, complete with PointsPlus budget killing goodies.
Although you’re on Plan, it doesn’t mean you need to insult your boss by passing on a piece of her prizewinning strawberry cheesecake. With careful planning and a little bit of discipline you can stay within your daily PointsPlus Target and continue to lose weight through the holiday season.
Portion control
One of the simplest ways to monitor how much you’re eating is to consolidate your food for the evening onto one small side plate.
“Fill half your plate with vegetables, one-quarter with a lean protein such as chicken or fish — not fried, breaded or soaked in oil or a marinade — and one-quarter with ‘your choice’ as long as it stays within your recommended PointsPlus values for the day. If you go back for seconds, choose mostly vegetables and a serving of protein,” says Jaimie Sherry, MS, RD, CDE, CDN a nutritionist at New York Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medical College.
And as WeightWatchers.com Men’s Success Story Bryan Cohen says, “I’ve found that I can get by with eating Office Party Tips
Tips from Jaimie Sherry, New York Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medical College nutritionist:
• Don’t go hungry. People often skip meals or eat less before the big meal. You are more likely to overindulge if you have not eaten enough all day.
• Exercise the day of your holiday celebration. Feel good about yourself, burn extra calories and remind yourself that you are working hard at your efforts.
• Determine ahead of time at least two ways of turning your attention away from food.
• If you are going to have an alcoholic beverage, enjoy it at the end of your meal. Don’t let your glass of wine determine how much you are going to eat.
smaller portions of what’s being served. Knowing that a big eating day is coming, I make sure I have most of my weekly PointsPlus Allowance in place, just in case! I find that it’s important to have control and know when it’s better to just pass.”
Foods to be wary of
According to WeightWatchers.com nutritionist and recipes editor Leslie Fink, MS, RD, “Anything that comes in a dip or chip basket is dangerous territory.”
It’s hard to keep track of how many times you reach for yet another guacamole covered tortilla chip or handful of nuts. Just 10 cashews have a PointsPlus value of 4. Instead, take single items on a plate and look for more PointsPlus values-friendly alternatives like sushi, grilled chicken skewers and stuffed mushrooms.
Bellying up to the bar
Another red flag is the open bar, offering a bounty of sugary cocktails and creamy frozen drinks, not to mention hearty beers. But if you get roped into doing a few rounds with your work buddies, stick to bottled, light beer or a glass of red or white wine or sangria — each have a PointsPlus value of 4.
As Fink suggests, “Think of ways to add flavor but not PointsPlus values to your favorite drinks, like an extra splash of hot sauce in a bloody Mary, a twist of lemon or lime in your vodka or Diet Coke with your rum.”
Mind over consumption
Instead of having a handful of pigs-in-a-blanket, get out on the dance floor and practice your best Dancing With the Stars moves for some added exercise. Or, how about just chatting with the guy in finance you never see. By keeping your mouth and hands occupied with things that don’t involve food or booze you’ll end up consuming less of both.
So remember, 'tis the season to celebrate, not overindulge. And as much as you should be jolly like old St. Nick, try to avoid the need to loosen your belt buckle by going easy on the eggnog (a PointsPlus value of 10 per cup) and all the trimmings.
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Article By: Geraldine Vincent
Help, I’m trying to lose weight, but between holidays and birthdays there is always a party in the office. How can I still go and stay on Plan?
With the holiday office party season in full swing, you can still maintain your goals of achieving a svelte, elf-like physique rather than channeling Santa and his bulging belly.
The holiday season is a grueling stretch marked by party after party and finger foods galore. You know the culprits, like avocado and sour cream-based dips, world cheese platters of Brie, Camembert and Stilton, deep-fried calamari — and that’s not even counting the beer, wine and booze. As if that’s not enough, you’ve also got employee birthdays, retirements and engagements as further reason for celebration at the office, complete with PointsPlus budget killing goodies.
Although you’re on Plan, it doesn’t mean you need to insult your boss by passing on a piece of her prizewinning strawberry cheesecake. With careful planning and a little bit of discipline you can stay within your daily PointsPlus Target and continue to lose weight through the holiday season.
Portion control
One of the simplest ways to monitor how much you’re eating is to consolidate your food for the evening onto one small side plate.
“Fill half your plate with vegetables, one-quarter with a lean protein such as chicken or fish — not fried, breaded or soaked in oil or a marinade — and one-quarter with ‘your choice’ as long as it stays within your recommended PointsPlus values for the day. If you go back for seconds, choose mostly vegetables and a serving of protein,” says Jaimie Sherry, MS, RD, CDE, CDN a nutritionist at New York Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medical College.
And as WeightWatchers.com Men’s Success Story Bryan Cohen says, “I’ve found that I can get by with eating Office Party Tips
Tips from Jaimie Sherry, New York Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medical College nutritionist:
• Don’t go hungry. People often skip meals or eat less before the big meal. You are more likely to overindulge if you have not eaten enough all day.
• Exercise the day of your holiday celebration. Feel good about yourself, burn extra calories and remind yourself that you are working hard at your efforts.
• Determine ahead of time at least two ways of turning your attention away from food.
• If you are going to have an alcoholic beverage, enjoy it at the end of your meal. Don’t let your glass of wine determine how much you are going to eat.
smaller portions of what’s being served. Knowing that a big eating day is coming, I make sure I have most of my weekly PointsPlus Allowance in place, just in case! I find that it’s important to have control and know when it’s better to just pass.”
Foods to be wary of
According to WeightWatchers.com nutritionist and recipes editor Leslie Fink, MS, RD, “Anything that comes in a dip or chip basket is dangerous territory.”
It’s hard to keep track of how many times you reach for yet another guacamole covered tortilla chip or handful of nuts. Just 10 cashews have a PointsPlus value of 4. Instead, take single items on a plate and look for more PointsPlus values-friendly alternatives like sushi, grilled chicken skewers and stuffed mushrooms.
Bellying up to the bar
Another red flag is the open bar, offering a bounty of sugary cocktails and creamy frozen drinks, not to mention hearty beers. But if you get roped into doing a few rounds with your work buddies, stick to bottled, light beer or a glass of red or white wine or sangria — each have a PointsPlus value of 4.
As Fink suggests, “Think of ways to add flavor but not PointsPlus values to your favorite drinks, like an extra splash of hot sauce in a bloody Mary, a twist of lemon or lime in your vodka or Diet Coke with your rum.”
Mind over consumption
Instead of having a handful of pigs-in-a-blanket, get out on the dance floor and practice your best Dancing With the Stars moves for some added exercise. Or, how about just chatting with the guy in finance you never see. By keeping your mouth and hands occupied with things that don’t involve food or booze you’ll end up consuming less of both.
So remember, 'tis the season to celebrate, not overindulge. And as much as you should be jolly like old St. Nick, try to avoid the need to loosen your belt buckle by going easy on the eggnog (a PointsPlus value of 10 per cup) and all the trimmings.
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Free eTools for Lifetime Members at Goal!!!
Lifetime Membership is better than ever!
We are so, so proud of our Members who have reached their goal weight. They’ve always been a shining example of how to really make Weight Watchers really work for you, and we think it’s high time we returned the favor.
Which is why we’re delighted to announce that Lifetime members who weigh in once a calendar month within two pounds of their goal weight not only may receive a free meeting; they now are eligible to receive free eTools too! As long as you attend a meeting once per calendar month and weigh in within two pounds of your goal weight, you are eligible to receive an 8-week voucher for free eTools.*
Just use the access code and follow the instructions on your voucher to get your free eTools. You can either sign up for a new account or switch your current account to free Lifetime eTools. Your Leader or Receptionist can give you more details.
If you have any issues, please contact customer service at LTMeTools@weightwatchers.com.
Congratulations to all of our Lifetime Members! Each and every one of you is a true inspiration. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. We hope this is just one more way to show our appreciation.
*Remember to get a new access code from your leader or cancel your subscription before the end of your free eTools period, otherwise you will be billed.
Alexandria Stried
Product Manager
WeightWatchers.com
We are so, so proud of our Members who have reached their goal weight. They’ve always been a shining example of how to really make Weight Watchers really work for you, and we think it’s high time we returned the favor.
Which is why we’re delighted to announce that Lifetime members who weigh in once a calendar month within two pounds of their goal weight not only may receive a free meeting; they now are eligible to receive free eTools too! As long as you attend a meeting once per calendar month and weigh in within two pounds of your goal weight, you are eligible to receive an 8-week voucher for free eTools.*
Just use the access code and follow the instructions on your voucher to get your free eTools. You can either sign up for a new account or switch your current account to free Lifetime eTools. Your Leader or Receptionist can give you more details.
If you have any issues, please contact customer service at LTMeTools@weightwatchers.com.
Congratulations to all of our Lifetime Members! Each and every one of you is a true inspiration. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. We hope this is just one more way to show our appreciation.
*Remember to get a new access code from your leader or cancel your subscription before the end of your free eTools period, otherwise you will be billed.
Alexandria Stried
Product Manager
WeightWatchers.com
Monday, December 5, 2011
Food PointsPlus Changes based on USDA
When the USDA updates its nutritional databases, so do we. See the revised PointsPlus values for some two-dozen foods listed in our Pocket Guide. Both the new Pocket Guide and the eTools database reflect these updates.
Pocket Guide Changes Based on USDA Updates
Generic Foods:
• Almonds, 23 nuts (1oz): was 4 5 PointsPlus values
• Avocado (1 medium): was 3 2 PointsPlus values
• Beans, baked (½ cup): was 8 5 PointsPlus values
• Beans, refried, regular, canned (½ cup): was 2 3 PointsPlus values
• Beef brisket, lean, trimmed (3oz): was 4 5 PointsPlus values
• Beef chuck, arm (pot roast), trimmed (3oz): was 6 4 PointsPlus values
• Filet mignon, lean & trimmed (3oz): was 6 5 PointsPlus values
(Used to be trimmed only)
• Ground beef 85% lean/15% fat (½ cup): was 3 4 PointsPlus values
• KC strip, lean & trimmed (4 oz): was 6 5 PointsPlus values
(used to be trimmed only)
• Sirloin, trimmed, 1 slice (2 oz): was 3 2 PointsPlus values
• Beef, tenderloin, lean & trimmed (2 oz): was 3 2 PointsPlus values
(used to be trimmed only)
• Light beer (12 fl oz): was 3 4 PointsPlus values
• Seasoned dried bread crumbs (1/4 cup): was 4 3 PointsPlus values
• Burrito, bean, fast food (5 oz): was 6 9 PointsPlus values
(Change due to weight difference as it used to be 3 ¾ oz)
• Cappuccino made with whole milk (1 tall): was 4 3 PointsPlus values
(used to be “1 Grande”, which is why PPV changed)
• Cereal, corn grits (1 cup): was 4 5 PointsPlus values
• Regular 4% cottage cheese (1 cup): was 6 5 PointsPlus values
• Cream cheese, fat free (¼ cup): was 1 2 PointsPlus values
• Chicken drumstick with skin (2 oz): was 2 3 PointsPlus values
(Changes caused by weight differences as it used to be 1 ½ oz).
• Chicken drumstick without skin (1 oz): was 1 2 PointsPlus.
(Weight is wrong in PG. The weight should be 2oz as the listing above.
PPV for 2 oz is 2 also).
• Hot cocoa, sugar free, fat free (1 packet): was 1 2 PointsPlus values
• Hot dog on roll, plain: was 9 8 PointsPlus values
• Potatoes, white or red
o 1 small: was 2 3 PointsPlus values
o 1 large: was 4 7 PointsPlus values
(Weight changed for the portion sizes, which impacted the PointsPlus values)
• Tomato paste (2 tbsp): was 0 1 PointsPlus values (No longer a Weight
Watchers® Power Food)
• Wine (4 fl oz): was 4 3 PointsPlus values
Pocket Guide Changes Based on USDA Updates
Generic Foods:
• Almonds, 23 nuts (1oz): was 4 5 PointsPlus values
• Avocado (1 medium): was 3 2 PointsPlus values
• Beans, baked (½ cup): was 8 5 PointsPlus values
• Beans, refried, regular, canned (½ cup): was 2 3 PointsPlus values
• Beef brisket, lean, trimmed (3oz): was 4 5 PointsPlus values
• Beef chuck, arm (pot roast), trimmed (3oz): was 6 4 PointsPlus values
• Filet mignon, lean & trimmed (3oz): was 6 5 PointsPlus values
(Used to be trimmed only)
• Ground beef 85% lean/15% fat (½ cup): was 3 4 PointsPlus values
• KC strip, lean & trimmed (4 oz): was 6 5 PointsPlus values
(used to be trimmed only)
• Sirloin, trimmed, 1 slice (2 oz): was 3 2 PointsPlus values
• Beef, tenderloin, lean & trimmed (2 oz): was 3 2 PointsPlus values
(used to be trimmed only)
• Light beer (12 fl oz): was 3 4 PointsPlus values
• Seasoned dried bread crumbs (1/4 cup): was 4 3 PointsPlus values
• Burrito, bean, fast food (5 oz): was 6 9 PointsPlus values
(Change due to weight difference as it used to be 3 ¾ oz)
• Cappuccino made with whole milk (1 tall): was 4 3 PointsPlus values
(used to be “1 Grande”, which is why PPV changed)
• Cereal, corn grits (1 cup): was 4 5 PointsPlus values
• Regular 4% cottage cheese (1 cup): was 6 5 PointsPlus values
• Cream cheese, fat free (¼ cup): was 1 2 PointsPlus values
• Chicken drumstick with skin (2 oz): was 2 3 PointsPlus values
(Changes caused by weight differences as it used to be 1 ½ oz).
• Chicken drumstick without skin (1 oz): was 1 2 PointsPlus.
(Weight is wrong in PG. The weight should be 2oz as the listing above.
PPV for 2 oz is 2 also).
• Hot cocoa, sugar free, fat free (1 packet): was 1 2 PointsPlus values
• Hot dog on roll, plain: was 9 8 PointsPlus values
• Potatoes, white or red
o 1 small: was 2 3 PointsPlus values
o 1 large: was 4 7 PointsPlus values
(Weight changed for the portion sizes, which impacted the PointsPlus values)
• Tomato paste (2 tbsp): was 0 1 PointsPlus values (No longer a Weight
Watchers® Power Food)
• Wine (4 fl oz): was 4 3 PointsPlus values
Friday, December 2, 2011
Meet PointsPlus 2012
You may have heard the rumors – and they're true! In early December, we are taking the same great PointsPlus®program and adding more options to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight!
Plus, we're making fresh changes to the site to help you find articles, recipes, and tips that are relevant to you.
Stay tuned as we begin to unleash some of the new and exciting features that are heading your way. For the latest breaking news – continue to follow this blog by visiting us at www.weightwatchers.com/whatsnewblog.
And don’t worry; we know you will like the additions. We are not changing thePointsPlus Values of foods on you again. Please continue to enjoy your zeroPointsPlus Values for fruit!
Plus, we're making fresh changes to the site to help you find articles, recipes, and tips that are relevant to you.
Stay tuned as we begin to unleash some of the new and exciting features that are heading your way. For the latest breaking news – continue to follow this blog by visiting us at www.weightwatchers.com/whatsnewblog.
And don’t worry; we know you will like the additions. We are not changing thePointsPlus Values of foods on you again. Please continue to enjoy your zeroPointsPlus Values for fruit!
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