Meet the WeightWatchers® ZeroPoint™ foods list | WW USA (2024)

FAQs

Meet the WeightWatchers® ZeroPoint™ foods list | WW USA? ›

(It's a lot harder to eat six chicken breasts than six cookies,) In a carefully monitored clinical trial, members were able to eat zero Points foods, without tracking or measuring, and lose weight successfully.

(It's a lot harder to eat six chicken breasts than six cookies,) In a carefully monitored clinical trial, members were able to eat zero Points foods, without tracking or measuring, and lose weight successfully.

Everyone is given a list of zero point foods. That's right – you can eat as much as you want and not track a point! Weight Watchers purposefully makes a ton of foods zero points – and for good reason: it's fruits and vegetables! Specifically non-starchy vegetables.

For potatoes, specific kinds and forms of potatoes are "free" so long as they're cooked without fat. Weight Watchers specifically mentions these forms: baby, baked, fingerling, frozen, Idaho, new, oven-roasted wedges, mashed, purple, red, white, yellow and Yukon gold.

Eggs are a ZeroPoint foods so they do not have any Points® values—even in a cake recipe. However other ingredients you're adding to your eggs may have Points, so make sure to track them.

Pastas and noodles made with flours from legumes and whole grains will be a ZeroPoint food. We've included them because when these flours are used in place of refined flour, they create a more filling, satisfying, and versatile base for pasta dishes.

Before You Buy

Taking a food-first approach to weight loss is a healthy way to do it, but it isn't a quick fix, so if you do WW, keep in mind that you may lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. To get the best results, be precise with food measurements; having a food scale will help ensure accuracy.

Whole fruit is a ZeroPoint food, but once it becomes part of a smoothie, the experience of “eating” it changes. Research shows that liquids don't promote the same feeling of fullness and satisfaction that solid foods do.

Although Weight Watchers encourages people to eat lots of chicken breast, the American Heart Association says it's still best to enjoy chicken and fish in moderate doses. The AHA suggests eating no more than six ounces per day, which is about the size of two decks of cards.

If you're eating more fruits and vegetables than you used to, and you're using them as snacks, to bulk up your meals, or as a tide-me-over, then great! If you're eating more than two serves of fruit every day, purely because it's one of your ZeroPoint foods, you might want to pull back a little.

Is oatmeal a zero point food? ›

Plain oats—no matter the type—are a ZeroPoint food.

There appear to be no major changes to the WW zero-point food list in 2024. Zero-point foods are nutrient- and vitamin-dense foods that form the foundation of healthy eating. These healthy and delicious foods can be enjoyed in meals or as snacks without having to count any points.

Your list of ZeroPoint foods includes culinary staples like chicken breast, eggs, non-starchy veggies, beans, and more. These foods were chosen because they help form the foundation of healthy eating patterns. Loading your plate with these ingredients isn't just good for your body—it's great for weight loss.

Air-fried popcorn is zero points in Weight Watchers! To really enjoy this favorite WW snack, make sure you aren't adding any butter, oil, or sugar to the mix. Instead, you can use herbs and spices of your choice to add some flavor, and just make sure to watch the portions.

Are all fruits a ZeroPoint food? Not necessarily. A fruit is a ZeroPoint food if it's: Fresh or frozen without added sugars or fat.