Weight Watchers Food Products

For nearly 40 years, Weight Watchers has helped many people lose weight and keep it off, with and without Weight Watchers food products leading the way. While the basic concepts of the plan have stood the test of time, throughout the years, scientists and food manufacturers have been forced to come up with innovative ways to make the plan easy to follow, convenient to abide by, and still keep it a successful diet program it is known to be. Hence, food products unequivocally relative to the Weight Watchers way of life have emerged in nearly every supermarket near and afar.

What Makes a Weight Watcher Food Product?

Points are the pivotal component of each and every food a Weight Watchers member chooses (or does not choose) to eat. Fat, fiber, and calorie amounts determine the number of points in any food item. Hence, every Weight Watcher food product will have the point value somewhere on its packaging, usually quite visible for ease and convenience. This information alone allows easier compliance and application of the program guidelines by eliminating the time it takes to calculate the points by oneself.

While most Weight Watcher food products are just that – endorsed and sealed in the official Weight Watchers packaging with points values clearly marked, many products include points values that are not manufactured by Weight Watchers. One example is the Stouffers brand of Lean Cuisine frozen entrees.

Meet H.J. Heinz

You know him as the ketchup king. However, the H.J. Heinz Company brings many food products to your local supermarket. These include brands such as Ore-Ida, Boston Market, and TGIF. However, it is the Smart Ones brand that has landed Heinz a spot on the dieters map. Weight Watchers Foods, LLC is the brain behind Smart Ones, giving it the official registered trademark that it carries. The Heinz Company produces, packages, and sells the products.

Smart Ones for Every Meal

Whether it is breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack, you are sure to find a Smart One to satisfy you hunger. Some of the choices are:

• Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffin

• English Muffin Sandwich

• Beef Pot Roast

• Chicken Marsala with Broccoli

• Turkey Medallions with Mushroom Gravy

• Four Cheese Pizza

• Deluxe Pizza

• Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Bowl

• Garden Veggies and Mozzarella Smartwich

• Three Cheese and Italian-Style Meatballs Smartwich

• Brownie A La Mode

• Peanut Butter Pie

• Key Lime Pie

• French Style Cheesecake

• Double Fudge Cake

Even More Choices

In case you are uninterested or undecided about the Smart Ones choices, there is much more to the food product line to discover, taste, and hopefully enjoy. Weight Watchers has its own signature collection of foods. The selections range from frozen treats, such as ice cream bars, cones, sundae cups and sandwiches, to their own brand of yogurt and smoothie drinks, all ranging between 1 – 4 points per serving. There are also cereals in six varieties at 1 – 3 points per serving. Other Weight Watchers brand items include breads, bagels, muffins, cakes, and snacks. Members and non-members can locate most of these items in their local supermarkets.

In addition, as the stamp of the Heinz Company has found its way to Weight Watchers, the candy company of Whitman’s has followed. A more recent addition, the candies are sold with both the Whitman’s logo and the Weight Watchers logo adorning the package. And, as you may have guessed, each variety of candy is rationed to fit comfortably in the points plan.

The Applebee’s Connection

A few years ago, Weight Watchers teamed up with Applebee’s restaurant for the creation of menu choices for members, as well as individuals watching their dietary intake. As dining out tends to be a challenging component to any diet plan, the choices take the guess work out of ordering. Menu items carry the Weight Watchers registered trademark and show the total number of points for the meal. Items include appetizers, entrees and desserts and are available at most Applebee’s nationwide.

For Members Only

There are a few food products that can only be found and purchased at Weight Watchers meetings. These include their Just 2 Points Bars and their Breakfast Bars. Of course, it is likely that non-members can and do get a hold of these “exclusive” treats through family and friends currently attending meetings.