FAQs
A sneak peek at ZeroPoint foods
- Non-starchy veggies.
- Fruit.
- Fat-free yogurt and cottage cheese.
- Eggs.
- Fish and shellfish.
- Poultry.
- Tofu and tempeh.
- Corn and popcorn.
Can you lose weight eating only zero point foods? ›
(It's a lot harder to eat six chicken breasts than six cookies,) In a carefully monitored clinical trial, members were able to eat zero Points foods, without tracking or measuring, and lose weight successfully. So go ahead and enjoy them!
Can you eat unlimited amounts of zero point foods? ›
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.
Is oatmeal a zero point food? ›
Plain oats—no matter the type—are a ZeroPoint food.
Are eggs a zero point food? ›
Yes! It doesn't matter what you cook your eggs with or in. Eggs are a ZeroPoint foods so they do not have any Points® values—even in a cake recipe. However other ingredients you're adding to your eggs may have Points, so make sure to track them.
What veggies are not zero points? ›
Other vegetables that are not ZeroPoint foods are:
- Avocados.
- Parsnips.
- Potatoes.
- Sweet potatoes.
- Yams.
- Cassava/Yuca/Manioc.
- Olives.
- Nuts and seeds (including quinoa and other grains)
How many WW points is a banana? ›
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What fruit is zero points on Weight Watcher? ›
Fruit WILL be ZeroPoint food if it is: Fresh and frozen fruit without added sugars or fats.
What foods should I avoid on Weight Watchers? ›
Foods to limit
While the Points system allows members to choose any food they like, WeightWatchers discourages eating foods that are highly processed or high in added sugar and saturated fats, such as: sugary drinks. potato chips. processed meats.
How many points are 2 eggs? ›
Because eggs are a ZeroPoint foods, they do not have any Points™ values—even in a cake recipe.
“Foods higher in saturated fat are higher in Points. It is also why the most recent dietary guidelines for Americans had no limit on dietary cholesterol but did recommend limiting saturated fat.” In other words, you can continue to enjoy foods that contain dietary cholesterol—including eggs.
Can you overeat fruit on Weight Watchers? ›
If you're eating more fruits and vegetables than you used to, and you're using them as snacks, to bulk up your meals, or as a tide-me-over, then great! If you're eating more than two serves of fruit every day, purely because it's one of your ZeroPoint foods, you might want to pull back a little.
What pasta is zero points? ›
Pastas and noodles made with flours from legumes and whole grains will be a ZeroPoint food. We've included them because when these flours are used in place of refined flour, they create a more filling, satisfying, and versatile base for pasta dishes.
Is popcorn a zero point food? ›
Air-fried popcorn is zero points in Weight Watchers!
Is avocado a zero point 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.
What are the lowest point foods on Weight Watchers? ›
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- Jicama with pico de gallo. ...
- Red peppers with ranch dip. ...
- Cucumbers with Greek artichoke dip. ...
- Grilled pineapple. ...
- Spicy watermelon. ...
- Baked apples. ...
- Three-ingredient banana pancakes. ...
- Nutty banana bombs.
What meat is zero point on Weight Watcher? ›
So are we talking about just chicken breasts?
- Chicken breast, skinless.
- Deli meat, skinless chicken or turkey breast only.
- Ground chicken breast.
- Ground turkey, 98% fat-free*
- Ground turkey breast.
- Turkey breast, skinless.
What pasta is zero points on Weight Watchers? ›
Pastas and noodles made with flours from legumes and whole grains will be a ZeroPoint food. We've included them because when these flours are used in place of refined flour, they create a more filling, satisfying, and versatile base for pasta dishes.