With the information that we found courtesy of Eatthismuch.com, 1 cup of rainier cherries (140g) has 5 Weight Watcher SmartPoints.
Whether you pick them yourself or buy a bag at the market, a bowl full of ripe cherries is one of summer's sweetest treats.
Ways to enjoy cherries (aside from out of hand):
A tropical cherry salsa makes an excellent accompaniment to grilled pork or chicken: combine 1 chopped mango, 1 cup halved, pitted tart cherries, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Spoon over meat when ready to serve.
Add Bing cherries to a salad of mixed greens, roasted turkey and feta cheese for a sweet and savory side dish or main meal.
Fresh Rainier cherries add a delightful sweetness to chicken salad sandwiches or wraps.
Dried cherries are a great addition to cereal, granola, oatmeal, couscous or rice. To dry cherries, place halved, pitted cherries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 140 degrees for 6-12 hours, or until cherries look leathery and feel slightly sticky. Store in an airtight container.
Make your own dried cherry vinegar by adding 1 cup of dried cherries to 2 cups of white wine vinegar in a glass container with a lid. Let steep for two days, bring just to boil and drain. Store vinegar in a sealed container. It's great for homemade vinaigrettes: just combine 1 1/2 teaspoons cherry vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon coriander and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
Want more delicious cherry recipes? Try these ideas from WeightWatchers.com.
The Weight Watchers Points System is one of the useful tools for those who want to lose or control weight. With this system, foods were assigned points. You count and control the total points of the food you take per day.
In November 2010, Weight Watchers announced that its points system was being replaced by a new PointsPlus system in the United States and a new Pro Points system in the UK. At the end of 2012, the PointsPlus and Pro Points systems were adjusted slightly.
In December, 2015, Weight Watchers announced another sweeping change to SmartPoints. The new SmartPoints system is based on the calories, sugar, saturated fat, and protein contained in the food. Fruits and most vegetable are still zero-point foods. The nutrients from fruits and veggies are only factored in if they are mixed with other food. You can use this online Weight Watchers Points Calculator shared by Calculator.net.