Weight Watchers has been an effective weight loss tool for many people. The program uses a point system to help control the amount of calories that dieters are taking in. Each food is assigned a point value, and each person is given a daily point target. The target is based on age, gender and activity level. There are some days when dieters simply run out of points but are still hungry. Here are some foods with a zero point value that can help you get through those difficult days.
Vegetables
There are so many vegetables with a zero point value. The key is not to add any calories to the vegetables by using butters, oils, cheeses or dips. Just leave the vegetables raw, or cook them without butter or oil. For flavor, you can add seasonings or lemon juice. Some examples are asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and mixed greens.
Fruits
While most fruit on the Weight Watchers plan carries a one or two point value, there are some fruits you can get away with for zero points. Again, it is important not to add anything to the fruits that would contribute to the point value. Some examples of zero point fruits are a medium kiwi, a small orange, a small peach, three passion fruits and one cup of bitter melon, a tropical fruit also known as balsam pear.
Soups
Many soups are also zero points. This is because they have zero point broths as their base, and are loaded with zero point vegetables. However, there are also many soups that are not zero points, so make sure you are paying attention to what is in your soup. Soups made with creams or those that contain pasta or rice will not have a zero point value. Weight Watchers Garden Vegetable soup has zero points. You can find this recipe in your program book. Progresso also carries a line of zero point Weight Watchers-endorsed soups. You can find them in the soup aisle at your local grocery store.
Snacks
JELL-O brand now makes zero point gelatin snacks. They are available at your local grocery store and come in a variety of fruit flavors. These zero point snacks are individually packed, so you don't need to worry about portion size, and they are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while dieting.
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