13 simple swaps that save you Points

Behaviour technique

By Weight Watchers

Last updated 11 September 2024

Think about recipes you love or ones you’re planning to whip up this week. What if you could make some of their Points®just— poof!—disappear? This guide makes that magic happen.

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How to save even more Points Cut down on oil or other fats: • Grill, broil, or steam food instead of frying and sautéing. • Brush oil directly onto food, or use a cooking spray or oil sprayer. • Use reduced-salt stock to prevent stir-fry veggies from sticking. Stretch a serving or amount: • Chop nuts and chocolate into smaller pieces. • Opt for grated cheese instead of sliced or cubed. • Look for brands with less fat or no added sugar, and use the WW app to compare.

Let’s make one thing clear: You should 100% feel OK making and enjoying any recipe asit is, whether it’s Grandma’s famous pasta, a go-to weeknight meal, or from-scratch brownies. This journey isn’t about turning every favourite into a lower-Points knockoff. Your budget allows for flexibility in what you prepare and eat.

But that’s also why Points-saving swaps and recipe tweaks are so helpful. There may be times you want that extra freedom to eat your usual favourites or something special and still stay on track. You might even prefer the lower-Points version or find that swaps become the norm.

Planning ahead to fit the foods you love and want to eat into your life—either through lower-Points cooking and baking or budgeting for the higher-Points versions—makes this journey more liveable and puts you in a better position for success.