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   When I went to Weight Watchers Sat., I saw a flyer about GLUTEN FREE.  It says that the "new PointsPlus program is a great fit, as long if you're eating GF foods and staying within your daily Target.

1.  Have your physician or dietitian assess the program.

2.  Choose WW Power Foods:  There are many GF choices on the WW Power Foods list.  Focus on healthy whole grains such as brown rice, millet, quinoa, buckwheat, and popcorn, as well as the wide array of fruits, veggies, lean proteins and low-fat dairy products.  Unprocessed GF whole foods will limit your exposure to processing plants and risk for cross-contamination with wheat, barley, rye and oats.

3.  Include GF Substitutes.  WW prides itself on being inclusive of all foods, and this includes GF crackers, breads, cereals and desserts. Enjoy them whenever you'd like.  Just make sure to track them and to stick within your daily PointsPlus Target."  

 

     At least they acknowledge gluten free now.  We can assess the points value from the food labels, as we have before, and get the points value from their written materials. Now most fruits and veggies have zero value, but other foods have been increased in value; our daily and weekly goals have correspondingly been increased. We'll see how it goes....

-- Janet Y. Rinehart -- [log in to unmask]; 281-679-7608

Chairman, Houston Celiac Support Group

www.houstonceliacs.org


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