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Weight Watchers!!
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Diet Tip
How to end your diet prematurely?
Have you ever eatten food you do not like,
just because you think it is best for your diet?
How long do you think that will last?
Don't force yourself to eat rice cakes or
celery sticks, etc. if you don't enjoy them.
Find healthy alternatives that you do enjoy!!
And have that occassional treat once in a while....
it won't hurt...
Just remember....you are in control...not the treat...
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers is a commercial weight loss program that focuses on balanced low fat nutrition, exercise and group counseling. Its latest diet creation is called the "Winning Points Plan." Every item of food from pizza to ice cream to carrots to bread has a points value based on its nutritional content. You may eat as you like as long as you stay within your daily allotment of points. You are assisted by a points "calculator" and recipes provided by Weight Watchers.
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The online version of the traditional weight loss center-based weight loss program. The online version follows the "Winning Points Plan," which focuses on balanced low fat nutrition, exercise, 24/7 online chat and support groups. Included is a newsletter as well. The Online Winning Points Plan does an effective job of teaching portion control and educates the dieter on what nutritional value certain foods have.
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Weight Watcher Recipes
Minted Buttermilk Pea Soup with Crab
Points: 4
Makes 4 (1 cup) servings
1 tbsp. butter
2 onion, chopped
1 3/4 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 lb. cooked lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell
Melt butter in a large saucepan over med.-high heat. Add the onions
and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 min. Stir in the broth
and peas and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 5 min.
Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the buttermilk,
mint, salt and pepper.
Divide the soup into 4 bowls and sprinkle with the crab on top.
Per serving: 197cal,5 g fat,2 g sat fat, 67 mg chol, 728 mg sod, 18
mg carb,4 g fib, 20g prot, 157 mg cal
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Divide the soup into 4 bowls and sprinkle with the crab on top.
Per serving: 197cal,5 g fat,2 g sat fat, 67 mg chol, 728 mg sod, 18
mg carb,4 g fib, 20g prot, 157 mg cal
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Chicken with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Points: 5
Makes 4 servings
3/4 lb. cooked chicken breast, skinned and sliced
4 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
3 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tbsp. dried
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
Alternately arrange slices of chicken and mozzarella around a large
platter.
Scatter tomatoes and olives over the platter. Sprinkle with the
remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Per serving: 244 cal, 9 g fat, 4g sat fat,88 mg chol, 575 mg sod,
6mg carb, 1g fib, 34g prot, 225 mg cal
South-of-theBorder Chicken Salad with Key Lime Dressing
Points: 4
Makes 7 cups (6 servings)
3 tbsp. key lime juice
2 tbsp. taco sauce
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. canned chopped green chilies, drained
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3 cups sliced cooked chicken breasts
1 bunch watercress, stemmed and washed
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
6 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Whisk together the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl until blended.
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Per serving: 175 cal, 7g fat,1 g sat fat,60 mg chol, 391 mg sod,
4 mg carb, 1g fib,23 g prot, 61 mg cal
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Chicken Tacos with Salsa Verde Cream
Points: 8
Makes 6 servings
2/3 cup light sour cream
2 tbsp. canned chopped mild green chiles, drained
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. hot pepepr sauce
12 corn taco shells, warmed
4 cups cooked cuved chicken breast
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Fill the taco shells
with equal amounts of the chicken, cheese, lettuce, and tomato;
top each with 2 tbsp. of the sour cream mixture.
Per serving:374 cal, 14 g fat, 6 g sat fat, 101 mg chol,381 mg sod,
28 mg carb,3 g fib,35 g prot, 269 mg cal
Per serving:374 cal, 14 g fat, 6 g sat fat, 101 mg chol,381 mg sod,
28 mg carb,3 g fib,35 g prot, 269 mg cal
Chunky Gazpacho Salad with Shrimp
Points: 4
Makes 4 servings
3/4 cup spicy vegetable juice
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 lb. peeled, cooked small shrimp
1 med. seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 3/4' chunks
(about 2 cups)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 large scallions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 green or red lettuce leaves
Whisk together the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in the
remaining ingredients except lettuce; toss to coat.
Line a platter with the lettuce leaves.
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 large scallions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 green or red lettuce leaves
Whisk together the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in the
remaining ingredients except lettuce; toss to coat.
Line a platter with the lettuce leaves.
Spoon the shrimp mixture on top.
Per serving: 202 cal, 5 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 221 mg chol, 605 mg sod,
13 mg carb, 3 g fib, 26 g prot, 94 mg cal
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Per serving: 202 cal, 5 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 221 mg chol, 605 mg sod,
13 mg carb, 3 g fib, 26 g prot, 94 mg cal
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Wagon Wheels with Turkey Chili
Points: 8
Makes 6 (1 cup) servings
1 tbsp. canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lb. lean ground skinless turkey
1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne
3/4 lb. wagon wheel pasta
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over med.-high heat.
Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper; cook 2 min.
Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 2 min.
Stir in the next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened,
Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened,
about 15 to 18 min.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook
according to pkg. directions; drain. Serve the chili over the pasta.
Per serving: 412 cal,12 g fat,3 g sat fat,60 mg chol, 663 mg sod,
54 mg carb, 5 g fib,23 g prot, 88mg cal
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook
according to pkg. directions; drain. Serve the chili over the pasta.
Per serving: 412 cal,12 g fat,3 g sat fat,60 mg chol, 663 mg sod,
54 mg carb, 5 g fib,23 g prot, 88mg cal
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Tuna Stuffed Tomato
Points: 3
Serves 1
Combine:
2 oz. drained water packed tuna
2 tbsp. chopped carrot
2 tsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Dash celery seeds
Stir well. Cut tomato into 4 wedges, cutting to but not through,
bottom of tomato, stuff with tuna salad.
From
Weight Watchers Annual Recipes For Success 2003
Ham and Egg Salad Sandwiches
Points: 5
Makes 4 servings
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 tbsp. light mayonnaise
1 1/4 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning (such as Spice Island Louisiana Style)
1/8 tsp. salt
6 hard-cooked large eggs
4 oz. lean deli ham, cut into 1/4" cubes
1/2 cup finely choppped celery
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) loaf unsliced French bread
Combine first 5 ingredietns in a med. bowl; stir well.
Peel eggs, discarding 3 yolks. Chop egg whites and remaining
3 yolks; stir into yogurt mixture. Add ham and celery; stir gently.
Sprinkle with pepper.
Cover and chill 15 min, or until ready to serve.
Remove soft bread from center of French bread loaf. Reserve soft
bread for another use. Fill center of loaf with salad.
Cover and chill 15 min, or until ready to serve.
Remove soft bread from center of French bread loaf. Reserve soft
bread for another use. Fill center of loaf with salad.
Cut into 4 equal sandwiches.
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 1/2 med. fat meat
Per serving: cal 245 , prot 17.1 g , fat 7.3 g , sat fat 2.1g , carb
27.8 g, fib 1.6g , chol 176 mg , iron 1.7 mg , sod 835 mg , calc 83 mg
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 1/2 med. fat meat
Per serving: cal 245 , prot 17.1 g , fat 7.3 g , sat fat 2.1g , carb
27.8 g, fib 1.6g , chol 176 mg , iron 1.7 mg , sod 835 mg , calc 83 mg
From
Weight Watchers Annual Recipes For Success 2003
Spinach Stuffed Potato
Points: 4
Serves 1
Split a med. baked potato and stuff with:
1/2 cup fresh chopped spinach
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
Add a dash of salt and pepper. Bake at 350* for 10 min.
From
Weight Watchers Annual Recipes For Success 2003
Carrot Raisin Salad
Points: 2
Serves 1
Combine:
3/4 cup grated carrot
2 tbsp. raisisn
2 tbsp. fat-free mayonnaise
Dash each salt and pepper
From
Weight Watchers Annual Recipes For Success 2003
Mango Smoothie
Points: 4
Serves 1
Combine:
1 small frozen banana
1/2 cup diced, peeled mango
2/3 cup strawberry low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
in a blender. Process until smooth.
From
Weight Watchers Annual Recipes For Success 2003
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