According to Weightwatchers.com, 2 tbsp of sugar has 2 PointsPlus values, 1 cup of packed light brown sugar has 23 PointsPlus™ values and 1 cup of unpacked light brown sugar has just 15 PointsPlus values.
Walk down the baking aisle of your supermarket and all of the sweetener options can be overwhelming. Even plain old sugar comes in a variety of colors, sizes and textures; and then there’s molasses, honey and the more esoteric, agave syrup — not to mention the growing variety of calorie-free sweeteners. So when do you use what, and why?
Here’s the skinny on more than a dozen type of sweeteners, plus tips from Weightwatchers.com recipe developer Ronne Freedman on how best to use them.
A little mayo here...a french fry there...extras can really add up, especially when you're eating out. To stick to your PointsPlus® target, use this guide to determine which condiments, sauces and sides will give you the most bang for your buck.
Tip! The Weight Watchers plan has changed, yes. But don’t think for a moment that you’re not up to the challenge. You learned the Plan once before! The fundamental parts are still the same: You are still tracking what you eat, watching portion sizes, aiming to meet the Good Health Guidelines, getting some activity, and remembering not to deprive yourself.
This plan is built on those exact same principles. It’s the Weight Watchers you know and love — only better! But to make the transition easier for you, Weight Watchers_ thought it’d be helpful to point out 5 things not to do as you start following the PointsPlus system.
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