The Core Food Roundup
May 21, 2006 5:04:15 GMT -8
Post by carol on May 21, 2006 5:04:15 GMT -8
I posted this here so the CORE followers would have the list handy....Carol
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The Core Food Roundup
By Leslie Fink, MS, RD | 1/25/2005
We wanted to know the best Core foods out there so we went straight to the experts – YOU! Here's what our Community Users say are shopping list must-haves and some suggested ways to enjoy them.
In the Dairy Case Recommended Uses
Eggs and liquid egg white -Omelets/frittatas
Fat-free shredded cheese -Broccoli and cheddar baked potato
Fat-free sour cream and cottage cheese -Great baked potato toppings (add herbs and spices to taste) and dip bases
Fat-free Yogurt -Mix with puffed rice cereal and stir in some chopped fresh fruit (people recommend Greek yogurt for its creamy, pudding-like texture)
Skim milk -Banana Couscous Pudding and Fruit Parfait
Tofu -Stir-fries, smoothies and creamy dessert toppings like on our Autumn Fruit with Tofu Whipped Topping
Canned Goods Recommended Uses
Beans – any kind Chili and minestrone soup
Chickpeas and Hominy- Season and roast for a crunchy snack
Fat-free Evaporated Milk- To add creaminess to our Cream of Potato Soup
Fruit (packed in water or own juice)- Smoothies
Salsa -Use as salad dressing, a baked potato topping or vegetable dip
Soup- Quick lunch or snack (Campbell and Progresso have many Core options)
Tomatoes – diced, whole, seasoned Add zing to Mexican casseroles with canned diced tomatoes with jalapeno (Rotel brand gets rave reviews from our users)
Tuna (packed in water) -Salade Nicoise
Frozen Foods Recommended Uses
Chopped onions -Caramelize for a burger topping
Cubed winter squash -Creamy squash soup
Tri-color peppers strips -Stir-fries or fajitas
Unsweetened fruit -Instant smoothies (since the fruit is frozen, no need to add ice)
Veggie Burgers/Soy Burgers -Break up and serve over a baked potato topped with fat-free shredded cheese and tomato sauce (Popular brands include Morningstar Farms and Boca Burger)
Fresh Items Recommended Uses
Avocado- Guacamole
Baking Potatoes -Homemade Potato Skins
Cauliflower- Mock mashed 'potatoes'
Fish- Season and bake with a cornmeal or oatmeal crust
Fruit, fruit, fruit! -Snacks and oatmeal mix-ins/toppers
Garlic and Ginger- Flavor boosters
Lean ground turkey breast -Meatballs/meatloaf
Lean beef -Season with a fajita seasoning mix and make fajitas with peppers and onions
Preshredded carrots -Toss into salads or casseroles
Roast chicken -Remove the skin, cube and make fresh chicken salad
Spaghetti Squash -Bake and use the spaghetti-like flesh as a pasta substitute
Veggies, veggies, veggie- Raw, stir-fried, roasted, steamed (check out a farmer's market for the freshest, cheapest options)
Packaged Goods Recommended Uses
94% fat-free microwavable popcorn -Toss with Splenda and cinnamon for your own 'Kettle Corn"
Brown Basmati Rice -Toss with fresh chopped scallions (Texmati Brand comes highly recommended)
Cornmeal Polenta- 'lasagna' (prepare polenta and slice into thin 'sheets')
Fat-free, sugar-free gelatin and pudding- Homemade frozen pudding pops and parfaits
Fat-free salad dressings- Meat and poultry marinades
Quick cooking grains like couscous and instant brown rice -Side dishes such as our Apricot Couscous
Seasonings- In-a-flash flavoring for all your protein choices, grains, beans and vegetables (Mrs. Dash and Molly McButter are often suggested)
Soup Mixes -Easy take-to-work lunches (Fantastic Foods has many options)
Whole wheat pasta -Try out our Spiced Chicken Cacciatore (Hodgson Mill and Westbrae Natural brands gets lots of community mentions for their pastas)
© 2006 Weight Watchers International, Inc. © 2006 Weighthingychers.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
WEIGHT WATCHERS and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and are used under license by Weighthingychers.com, Inc.
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The Core Food Roundup
By Leslie Fink, MS, RD | 1/25/2005
We wanted to know the best Core foods out there so we went straight to the experts – YOU! Here's what our Community Users say are shopping list must-haves and some suggested ways to enjoy them.
In the Dairy Case Recommended Uses
Eggs and liquid egg white -Omelets/frittatas
Fat-free shredded cheese -Broccoli and cheddar baked potato
Fat-free sour cream and cottage cheese -Great baked potato toppings (add herbs and spices to taste) and dip bases
Fat-free Yogurt -Mix with puffed rice cereal and stir in some chopped fresh fruit (people recommend Greek yogurt for its creamy, pudding-like texture)
Skim milk -Banana Couscous Pudding and Fruit Parfait
Tofu -Stir-fries, smoothies and creamy dessert toppings like on our Autumn Fruit with Tofu Whipped Topping
Canned Goods Recommended Uses
Beans – any kind Chili and minestrone soup
Chickpeas and Hominy- Season and roast for a crunchy snack
Fat-free Evaporated Milk- To add creaminess to our Cream of Potato Soup
Fruit (packed in water or own juice)- Smoothies
Salsa -Use as salad dressing, a baked potato topping or vegetable dip
Soup- Quick lunch or snack (Campbell and Progresso have many Core options)
Tomatoes – diced, whole, seasoned Add zing to Mexican casseroles with canned diced tomatoes with jalapeno (Rotel brand gets rave reviews from our users)
Tuna (packed in water) -Salade Nicoise
Frozen Foods Recommended Uses
Chopped onions -Caramelize for a burger topping
Cubed winter squash -Creamy squash soup
Tri-color peppers strips -Stir-fries or fajitas
Unsweetened fruit -Instant smoothies (since the fruit is frozen, no need to add ice)
Veggie Burgers/Soy Burgers -Break up and serve over a baked potato topped with fat-free shredded cheese and tomato sauce (Popular brands include Morningstar Farms and Boca Burger)
Fresh Items Recommended Uses
Avocado- Guacamole
Baking Potatoes -Homemade Potato Skins
Cauliflower- Mock mashed 'potatoes'
Fish- Season and bake with a cornmeal or oatmeal crust
Fruit, fruit, fruit! -Snacks and oatmeal mix-ins/toppers
Garlic and Ginger- Flavor boosters
Lean ground turkey breast -Meatballs/meatloaf
Lean beef -Season with a fajita seasoning mix and make fajitas with peppers and onions
Preshredded carrots -Toss into salads or casseroles
Roast chicken -Remove the skin, cube and make fresh chicken salad
Spaghetti Squash -Bake and use the spaghetti-like flesh as a pasta substitute
Veggies, veggies, veggie- Raw, stir-fried, roasted, steamed (check out a farmer's market for the freshest, cheapest options)
Packaged Goods Recommended Uses
94% fat-free microwavable popcorn -Toss with Splenda and cinnamon for your own 'Kettle Corn"
Brown Basmati Rice -Toss with fresh chopped scallions (Texmati Brand comes highly recommended)
Cornmeal Polenta- 'lasagna' (prepare polenta and slice into thin 'sheets')
Fat-free, sugar-free gelatin and pudding- Homemade frozen pudding pops and parfaits
Fat-free salad dressings- Meat and poultry marinades
Quick cooking grains like couscous and instant brown rice -Side dishes such as our Apricot Couscous
Seasonings- In-a-flash flavoring for all your protein choices, grains, beans and vegetables (Mrs. Dash and Molly McButter are often suggested)
Soup Mixes -Easy take-to-work lunches (Fantastic Foods has many options)
Whole wheat pasta -Try out our Spiced Chicken Cacciatore (Hodgson Mill and Westbrae Natural brands gets lots of community mentions for their pastas)
© 2006 Weight Watchers International, Inc. © 2006 Weighthingychers.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
WEIGHT WATCHERS and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and are used under license by Weighthingychers.com, Inc.
