ZeroPoint cheat sheet: Vegetables (2024)

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ZeroPoint cheat sheet: Vegetables? ›

All fresh and frozen vegetables and those canned without oil or added sugar are ZeroPoint foods. The following are not ZeroPoint foods: Dried vegetables that are a snack-food type like popcorn. Instant (or powder versions) refried beans, dried chickpeas, dried peas, dried or Peruvian corn, lentil chips, bean chips, etc ...

All fresh and frozen vegetables and those canned without oil or added sugar are ZeroPoint foods. The following are not ZeroPoint foods: Dried vegetables that are a snack-food type like popcorn. Instant (or powder versions) refried beans, dried chickpeas, dried peas, dried or Peruvian corn, lentil chips, bean chips, etc ...

Yes, we're dangling the carrot (and all other non-starchy vegetables!) in front of you. For every cup (about a fistful) that you eat, you'll add a Point to your daily Budget with our PersonalPoints™ Program. There are plenty other benefits, too. Stay full longer.

While Weight Watchers does not require or recommend that WW members eat zero points worth of food in a day, eating zero point foods for a few days can give your weight loss a jump start. This isn't a long-term plan but rather a way to quickly get back on track with healthy eating.

Weight Watchers individualizes ZeroPoint food choices, and your plan may include fruits, veggies, proteins and whole grains based on your SmartPoints balance. Some of the items you may find on your Weight Watchers ZeroPoint foods list include: Broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, carrots, spinach.

Why members love the Purple food plan. "I love the fact that potatoes, whole grain rice and pasta are ZeroPoint foods on Purple. In the past I treated carbs as the enemy and believed you couldn't eat them and lose weight. Because they're ZeroPoint foods, it gave me the confidence to eat and enjoy them again.

Full of fiber and protein, these foods also support overall health, keep you full, and bulk up and add flavor to your meals. And, of course, you can eat as much as you like.

Unlike many fad diets that promise unrealistic results over short periods of time, WeightWatchers says members can expect to lose 0.5 to 2 pounds (lb) [0.23 to 0.9 kilograms (kg)] per week, depending on their chosen plan.

Every day, you're given a point allowance that you can “spend” on whatever foods you want. But there are also a large variety of ZeroPoint foods that you can eat as much as you want of. The list of over 200 options is so nutritious, they don't count towards your point total at all (click through for the full list).

Whole fruit and most vegetables are ZeroPoint foods.

What cheese is zero points on Weight Watchers? ›

Yoghurt and cottage cheese (specifically plain, 99% fat-freet varieties) have made it onto the list of ZeroPoint food groups because they are nutrient-dense, packed with protein, and great sources of calcium and vitamin D, two key nutrients that are important for bone health.

But you have to count the points for any non ZeroPoint ingredients you add to your oats. Does it matter if I use instant oats or if I cook my own rolled oats? Nope! Plain oats—no matter the type—are a ZeroPoint food.

That means if you previously had brown rice, or avocado, or wheat pasta, or potatoes as ZeroPoints, those will no longer be zero. That doesn't mean you can't eat them anymore (you can use your Points allowance however you like!), but you will have to count points for them.

Every WeightWatchers member* gets the same list of over 200 ZeroPoint foods including: non-starchy veggies, fruit, eggs, yoghurt & cottage cheese, fish & shellfish, chicken & turkey breast, tofu & tempeh, corn & popcorn, and beans, peas, & lentils.

But you have to count the points for any non ZeroPoint ingredients you add to your oats. Does it matter if I use instant oats or if I cook my own rolled oats? Nope! Plain oats—no matter the type—are a ZeroPoint food.

Ground chicken or turkey that is labeled “breast” or “extra lean” or at least 98% fat free/2% fat. Deli meat that is specifically skinless chicken or turkey breast. If the product contains less than 2% of non-ZeroPoint ingredients (sugar, oil, food starch), it is still considered a ZeroPoint food.

Well, good news: You can enjoy plenty of flavorings on WW — referred to as flavor boosters — and you can add them for zero points. Fresh and dried herbs, salsa, vinegar, hot sauce, mustard, reduced-sodium soy sauce, capers, citrus juice or zest, pickled jalapeños and unsweetened pickles are all "free" flavor boosters.