he Weight Watchers diet works by assigning foods a point value based on nutritional content. Foods that are lower in points are better options and will help you achieve your weight-loss goals. If you are tired of eating frozen dinners or salads for lunch, you may be having difficulty finding alternatives that fit within your daily point allotment. Fortunately, Weight Watchers offers many healthy options to keep lunchtime exciting and healthy.
Mexican Wrap
This lunch meal provided by Weight Watchers contains 4 points. Start with a wheat tortilla and top it with salsa, shredded lettuce, 1/2 cup low-fat black beans, 1 tablespoon fat-free sour cream and 1-1/2 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar cheese, then roll it up. Serve with a cup of sliced vegetables with mango salsa. To further reduce points, skip the tortilla and eat the fillings alone.
Grilled Shrimp with Asian Sauce
For only 1 point, you can indulge in a shrimp dish that is easy to prepare. Coat a pan with cooking spray, and heat to high. Cook four large shrimp for three to four minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2/3 teaspoon sugar and a teaspoon of minced green onions in a bowl. Eat the shrimp dipped in the sauce. Many vegetables have a 0 points value, so add some to your lunch to fill you up without going over your points goal.
Italian Soup
This soup recipe offered by Weight Watchers contains only 1 point but includes filling ingredients that also provide many important nutrients. Start with 6 cups of vegetable broth. Add escarole, garlic, onions, baby spinach, zucchini, red pepper, fennel bulb and diced tomatoes. Then season to taste with red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley and basil. The recipe makes 12 servings, making it a good choice to prepare and freeze in individual portions for an easy-to-heat lunch on a busy day.
Baked Potato
A baked potato stuffed with broccoli and cheese contains 5 points, and you can prepare it in the microwave. Bake a large potato for about 5 minutes, then top with a 1/2 cup cooked broccoli and an ounce of low-fat shredded cheddar cheese. Serve with a cup of vegetable soup. The Weight Watchers website and cookbooks offer many vegetable soup variations that have a low points value.
Reuben Sandwich
A reuben sandwich is not generally a healthy choice, but creating your own allows you enjoy a favorite without going over your points. Top 1 slice of high-fiber wheat bread with an ounce of Swiss cheese, 2 ounces of sliced roast beef, 1 tablespoon of low-calorie Russian dressing and a 1/2 cup of bagged coleslaw. Place another slice of bread on top. Serve the sandwich with a cup of vegetable soup for only 5 points.
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