What's to eat Wednesday!

I am beginning to love Wednesday so I can find something good to share!  Several weeks ago my sister-in-law brought this fabulous dip to my home for Sunday Supper.  I knew I was in trouble when she said the recipe came from Pauladeen.com.  In true Weight Watcher's form, I went straight to my eTools and recipe builder.  The original recipe is 13 points served with Pork Rinds and the ww lighter version is 8 which includes 16 reduced fat Wheat Thins!!! Hope you enjoy ...

Warm Turnip Green Dip Weight Watchers' Style

8 points

3 slices reduced fat bacon (cooked and crumbled)

½ sweet onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

¼ cup white grape juice

1 (16 oz) package frozen chopped turnip greens (thawed and drained)

12 oz light cream cheese cut into pieces

8 ounces light sour cream

½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, reserving ¼ cup for top

16 Reduced Fat Wheat Thins

Directions

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.

In large mixing bowl combine all ingredients well.  Transfer into baking dish.  Cook 20 minutes.  Add ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and cook 5 more minutes on broil.

What's To Eat Wednesday

Strawberry Pie

Points Plus Values:2
Servings: 6

                                         

2 cups water
1 small package sugar-free strawberry Jell-O 
1 small package sugar-free cook 'n serve vanilla pudding
2 pounds sliced strawberries
Fat Free Redi Whip






                                      Place sliced berries in a pie plate.









Mix pudding and 2 cups water in a saucepan.  Stirring constantly, bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and whisk in strawberry Jell-O until it has completely dissolved.  Pour mixture over berries making sure all berries are covered.  Refrigerate until well set.

Serve with small spritz of Fat Free Redi-Whip.







Thanks to Susan for sharing this recipe.  Susan has also substituted 8-9 medium peaches and sugar free peach Jell-O for a quick variation.

What's to Eat Wednesday

Nothing says summer like a BLT!!

How often do we refer to "BLT's" as bites, licks and taste but this time it is really a 5 point sandwich!

Here is the recipe:

3 slices for 2 points plus values

Fresh sliced tomatoes for 0 points plus

 Iceburg lettuce for zero points plus

1 tablespoon of light mayo for 1 points plus

2 slices of light wheat bread for 2 points plus values

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday

Weight Watchers' founder Jean Nidetch recently celebrated her birthday.  Read her success story and see how she can still inspire at 87!  Lifestyle changes lasting a lifetime!

Happy Birthday Jean

Happy 4th of July

Can you believe it is the 4th of July weekend?  Let's declare this as our Thindependence Holiday!!!!  Celebrate your freedom from whatever may be holding you back or down from success.  Let go of the emotional struggle and take hold of your success.  So much easier said than done!!!  I am sure as our forefathers fought for our freedom and a new world, they often had to struggle with the "is it worth it" mindset.  But they did struggle and they fought and we have a wonderful country for it.  Just as history and battles show us, the struggles are never over but we must continue.  So fight on my friends - fight for you - fight for your success - fight for your freedom to a healthier YOU!!!!

WW in the News

With the help of health experts the U.S. News evaluated and ranked 20 diets/weight loss programs. To be top-rated, a diet had to be relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe, and effective for weight loss and against diabetes and heart disease. Receiving 4 out of 5 stars in 8 categories is WW.  Check out the commentary and results by visiting the link below.

WW in US News and World Report

Love the New Plate Guidelines!!!

Have you seen the new USDA recommendations?   

When I first started teaching Family and Consumer Science, it was the 4 Basic Food Groups.  Often we would say eat “3 square meals a day” with each side of the square referring to one of the four food groups.  Then it was the Food Guide Pyramid.  The first version of the pyramid was horizontal sections and then revised to the vertical slices.  Each section of the pyramid tried to illustrate appropriate portions of each of the food groups.  But yeah for the USDA for revising it again but this time with a plate!  

Check out how the new guidelines coordinate with your WW program.

•  Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, - with PP our fruits and most vegetables have a zero point value! 
• Eat a healthful, balanced diet made up of nutrient-dense foods—with PP our Power Foods do just this!   
• Make environmental and behavioral changes to live a healthier lifestyle – with PP we emphasize Eat Right Be Active Repeat leading to a healthier lifestyle.

Check it out and compare for yourself at www.choosemyplate.gov.