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Applegate Uncured Turkey Pepperoni – 1 Points +

February 14, 2014 By 3 Comments

Applegate Uncured Turkey Pepperoni

I have long since been a fan of Applegate’s line of meat and cheese products, but when I saw their new uncured light pepperoni at my local Whole Foods, I literally jumped for joy (so much that the lady nearby looking at yogurts had to come over and ask me what I was so excited about). Applegate’s new Mini Uncured Turkey Pepperoni is a delicious, lighter pepperoni that is not only low in Weight Watchers Points Plus, it’s all natural and nitrate free!! I love cooking with turkey pepperoni, but I won’t feed any meats with nitrates to my kids. But now, I can create some delicious new Weight Watchers recipes using this light pepperoni and not have to worry about that. Yay!! And each 1 oz serving (about 16 slices) is just 1 Weight Watchers Point! Keep reading to learn more…

Applegate Uncured Turkey Pepperoni

Additionally, Applegate also offers Mini Uncured Pork Pepperoni that is equally delicious and just 1 Point for a 1 oz serving. I tried them both and they are absolutely delicious! Smoky, spicy, and full of that Italian pepperoni flavor that we all love. Look for them at health food stores like Whole Foods. Or check out the store locator to see which store nearest to you offers them.

Serving size is 1 oz (about 16 slices)
Each serving = 1 Points +

PER SERVING: 40-50 calories; 2 – 3.5g fat; 0g carbohydrates; 3 – 5g protein; 0g fiber

Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe – 1 Points +

January 7, 2014 By 1 Comment
Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad

This Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad is one of my go to Weight Watchers side dish recipes whenever I have an abundance of cherry or sugar plum tomatoes on hand. I often buy a lot of those little tomatoes under the assumption that I’ll eat them all up by enjoying them as a healthy snack, but instead, I usually end up ignoring them. Therefore, I am always left with extra tomatoes. But I like to use them in this super quick and easy salad recipe, and they make a perfect side dish for a variety of meals. I just throw it all together in the afternoon, and then it’s marinated, flavorful and all ready for dinner that evening. Which is AWESOME, because that’s one less thing I have to get done before dinner. And it’s just 1 Points + per serving, which is fantastic if you are watching those Weight Watchers Points. If you want to bulk this salad up more, try adding some red onions and serve over a bed of fresh iceberg lettuce. Or for an extra point or two, toss is some fresh mozzarella cheese – delish!

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Ginger Miso Soup Recipe – 1 Points +

December 10, 2013 By 2 Comments
Ginger Miso Soup

One of my favorite low calorie side dishes to order when eating out at a Japanese Restaurant is miso soup. It’s a great way to fill up before a meal so I don’t overeat. And when I’m eating at a Japanese restaurant, it’s usually sushi that I’m ordering, and I can sure get myself into trouble overeating that…yum! But I digress…miso soup is a wonderful and delicious way to bulk up my meal without adding more than 1-2 Points. I’ve come to love it so much, that I decided to make my own amped up version at home. Full of vegetables and the wonderful flavors of ginger and garlic, each serving of my Weight Watchers Ginger Miso Soup Recipe is just 1 Points +. I like to pair this with a salad or sandwich for a very satisfying lunch or dinner.

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Light Baba Ganoush Recipe – 1 Points +

December 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Healthy Babaganoush

Recently, I was fortunate enough to have some family from Israel staying with us for a few weeks over the holidays, and I got to spend a lot of time watching them work magic in the kitchen. My mother-in-law can cook with eggplants like nobody’s business, and I was determined to master her delicious baba ganoush recipe. In case you’ve never heard of baba ganoush, it’s a middle eastern eggplant dip that is one of the most amazing foods I’ve ever had. The base is roasted eggplants, which add a wonderfully smoky flavor, and then it’s blended with tahini paste, mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic. Traditionally, it’s loaded with mayonnaise and tahini paste which can make it not so Weight Watchers friendly. However, a few tweaks to my mother-in-law’s version, and I created a flipping’ fantastic low calorie baba ganoush for just 1 Points + for a 1/4 cup serving! Use it as a dip for veggies or pita chips, spread it on a sandwich or wrap, or just eat it straight up with a spoon. And it even gets a better flavor sitting in the fridge for a few days. Any way you choose to eat it, I hope you fall in love with this light baba ganoush recipe as much as I have.

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Tropicana Trop50 Farmstand Apple – 1 Points +

October 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Tropicana Trop50 Farmstand Apple

Ever feel a little sad when it comes to all those delicious fall apple ciders because it’s just too many Weight Watchers Points Plus? I sure do. And so sometimes I will treat myself and spend those beloved Points. Other times, I rely on a delicious low apple juice from Tropicana called Trop 50 Farmstand Apple. Trop50 drinks have been around for a while, but I think that many people may be unaware, so I felt it deserved a shout out in one of my Fabulous Food Find Friday posts. If you have a hankering for some apple juice, Trop50 is a great, diet friendly alternative at just 1 Points + per serving. If you aren’t familiar with Trop50, you’ll be excited to learn that they have 4 other fantastic flavors along with 3 different varieties of low calorie orange juice! Keep reading to learn more…

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Roni Shares On Weight Loss, Blog & Zucchini Spaghetti Squash Lasagna (1 Points +)

September 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Roni Noone

Photo Credit: GreenLiteBites

Roni Noone’s weight loss journey has inspired many via her blogging. She is the author of Just Roni (formerly Roni’s Weigh), a great blog highlighting her weight loss journey and her life, as well as the popular recipe blog GreenLiteBites.

Roni began Weight Watchers following the birth of her first son and after years of yo-yo dieting. Her first experience blogging began with her page “Weight Watchen.” She then authored a recipe blog, GreenLiteBites, which continues to be very popular. She then went on to organize the blog community, “Blog to Lose,” and the yearly conference “Fitbloggin.”

Weight Watchen evolved into her blog about her weight loss saga-Roni’s Weigh. Recently, she changed the name to “Just Roni” to better represent the broad scope of the blog.

Also, check out her delicious recipe for Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash Lasagna, worth only 1 Points+, after the interview.

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Mamma Chia Squeeze Vitality Snack – 1 Points +

September 6, 2013 By 2 Comments

Mamma Chia Squeeze Vitality Snack

Today’s Fabulous Food Find features a snack that I originally bought for my 2 year old, but then started to enjoy myself. It’s Mamma Chia Squeeze Vitality Snack, which is a 3.5oz, 70-calorie pouch of pureed fruit, infiltrated with healthy chia seeds. The lightweight, on-the-go squeeze pouch is not only a wonderful and nutritious snack for children, it’s a perfect treat for busy grownups who want to enjoy a delicious snack that is just 1 Weight Watchers Point. And if you aren’t familiar with all the fantastic benefits of chia seeds, take a minute to check out these 10 Reasons to Add Chia Seeds to Your Diet. These Chia Squeezes are really quite tasty and though they do not require refrigeration, are extra good when cold or almost frozen. Each pouch boasts 1200 mg of Omega-3 (wow!), 4g of fiber and 2g protein. Plus, Chia Squeeze is organic, non-GMO certified, vegan and gluten free. Need another reason to try them? Shipping from their online store is FREE for ALL ORDERS right now! You can find them at many health food markets and mainstream grocery stores too. Keep reading to learn more….

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Coffee-mate Girl Scouts Cookie Liquid Creamers – 1 Points +

July 19, 2013 By 2 Comments

Coffee-mate Girl Scouts Cookie Liquid Creamers

You guys…Girl Scout Cookies…in a coffee creamer. Can you really go wrong with that!?? I don’t always use flavored creamers in my coffee, though there are a few that I enjoy on occasion. However, I am OBSESSED with Girl Scout Cookies…Thin Mint and Caramel and Coconut in particular, so when I saw these Coffee-mate Girl Scouts Cookie Liquid Creamers hit store shelves, I practically flew home to brew a cup of coffee and give these a try. And while it’s no perfect substitute for actual Girl Scout cookies, these tasty little liquid creamers were certainly delicious and definitely offered a low calorie way to help satisfy my sweet tooth. They come in two flavors -Thin Mint and Caramel & Coconut, and both are equally delicious. These would be perfect for an after dinner cup of coffee instead of a high calorie dessert, as they are each just 1 Points + per serving.

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Cucumber Fennel Salad Recipe – 1 Points +

July 8, 2013 By 3 Comments

Cucumber Fennel Salad – 1 Points +

This is a super easy yet delightfully fresh and flavorful Cucumber Fennel salad that goes great with salmon, white fish, tuna…any fish really. I’ve also served it with chicken and pork before too. The creamy and tangy cucumber dressing is so incredibly simple and it adds such a nice balance to the delicate flavors of the cucumber and anise-like fennel without being overwhelming. And at just 1 Points + for a nice 1 cup serving, you really can’t go wrong with this Weight Watchers salad recipe. It’s also a nutrition powerhouse – the fennel has a lot of fiber, Vitamins A & C, potassium and calcium. And then you get a nice a dose of protein from the Greek yogurt dressing, and an extra boost of Vitamins A, C & K from the cucumber. All for a whopping 50 calories a serving! This cold and crisp Cucumber Fennel Salad Recipe is a must try this summer.

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Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo – 1 Points +

June 28, 2013 By 1 Comment

Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo

Flavored mayonnaise pretty much rocks my world, and I am always game to trying new flavors! If you haven’t heard about it yet, Kraft has launched a line of reduced fat mayo flavors that were created to offer the amazing tastes of sandwich shop dressings, but with less fat and calories. The whole line of Sandwich Shop Mayo currently has six different, mouth-watering flavors. But beware, the Hot & Spicy and the Twist of Lime flavors are NOT reduced fat and are 3 Points + per serving. However, the reduced fat flavors that are just 1 Points + per serving are Horseradish-Dijon, Chipotle, Garlic & Herb and Steakhouse. I have tried them all and they are fantastic. Though, I’m not a fan of the reduced fat plain mayo they offer. I prefer Vegenaise. But the flavors in the Sandwich Shop versions are much better tasting than the plain. Perfect for Weight Watchers summer grilling recipes, these delicious, low Points + flavored mayos are absolutely worth checking out.

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Marinated Mushrooms Recipe – 1 Points +

June 3, 2013 By 1 Comment

Marinated Mushrooms

Recently, I had some extra mushrooms on hand that I didn’t want to go bad, and so I started looking for something I could do with them. I didn’t feel like cooking some big dish, and I wanted to do something new with mushrooms that I hadn’t tried before. So, I started scouring the Internet, in search of some ideas and inspiration. Leave it to Martha Stewart to suggest the idea of marinated mushrooms. It was just the kind of recipe I was looking for – quick, easy, and something that I could just pop in the fridge for later devouring. It took me just about 10 minutes to create my version and put it all together, and they turned out fantastic! Most marinated mushroom recipes call for more oil, but since this was one of my Weight Watchers Recipes, I cut it down to just 2 tbsp. Most of the oil doesn’t get consumed anyway, so if you wanted to count this recipe as 0 Points +, you technically could. But, I always like to err in favor of weight loss, so I counted the oil and calculated it into the Points. Still only 1 Points + per serving. My husband sliced some of these up and put them on his salami and cheese sandwich, which was delicious. But I like Martha’s idea of serving them with some olives and sweet peppers as an antipasto course. Of course, I also loved just eating some straight up as snack too. I’m sure you could all come up with some really awesome ways to use them. These marinated mushrooms are definitely something I’ll be making again. Thanks, Martha!

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Trader Joe’s Reduced Guilt Chunky Guacamole – 1 Points +

May 10, 2013 By 7 Comments

Trader Joe's Reduced Guilt Chunky Guacamole

How in the WORLD have I not seen/tried this before?! On a whim, I was browsing the dip/hummus section in Trader Joe’s and came across this Reduced Guilt Chunky Guacamole. Made with Greek yogurt, it boasted just 1 Point for a 2 tbsp serving. Now, I don’t know anyone who can eat just 2 tablespoons of guacamole, but I figured that at just 1 Point per serving, this could definitely offer some major damage control. So I bought a container, and ran home to give it a try. I immediately whipped out my Reduced Fat Tortilla Chips and dug in…it was DELICIOUS! I seriously couldn’t believe how good it was. This ready-made guacamole has less fat and fewer calories than traditional guacamole recipes. Yet it still has that rich and creamy taste that we all want our guacamole to have. Thick, low fat Greek yogurt is combined with chunky avocados, and then tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, a bit of jalapeño, garlic and fresh lime juice round out the flavor without adding unwanted calories and fat.

Serving size is 2 tbsp
Each serving = 1 Points +

PER SERVING: 30 calories; 2g fat; 2g carbohydrates; 1g protein; 1g fiber

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