Prep Co.

I spotted these in Tesco the other week and thought I'd SP them just to see how high they were... I'm always wary of things like this, they always tend to be high in hidden sugar and salt... Remember when you're working out the points for dried processed foods you need the nutritional information of the product 'as prepared' ... e.g. weight for one of these before you add water is only 68g - the points would be very low, whereas once the product has been re-hydrated it's 243g, it's how you should be pointing it... a mistake I've made many times and just something to be wary of... All of these are different weights when prepared so I've added those in too... I've tasted the mediterranean one and it was very filling... you'd easily get two good lunches out of one tub if you were doing chicken and lots of zero heros...  anyone else tried them out? x

Prep Co., Indian spiced lentils and rice, 246g - 10SP

Prep Co., Mediterranean couscous, 252g - 11SP

Prep Co., Mexican chilli rice, 243g - 10SP

Prep Co., Thai green curry rice & quinoa, 251g - 9SP

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Loyd Grossman 'Pour over' sauces

I spotted these and thought for those who hate cooking or are just in a hurry might be worth checking out! I've got the Peppercorn version to try out will keep you posted what it's like... they're 170g sachets... I've ProPointed for both a 1/2 and full pack... Anyone tried them? Please post below! 

Loyd Grossman Pour Over Creamy Peppercorn & Brandy Sauce - 

Half pack (85g) - 2PP

Full pack (170g) - 5PP

Loyd Grossman Pour Over Wholegrain Mustard & Tarragon Sauce - 

Half pack (85g) - 3PP

Full pack (170g) - 6PP

Loyd Grossman Pour Over Creamy Parmesan & Cheddar Sauce - 

Half pack (85g) - 3PP

Full pack (170g) - 6PP

Loyd Grossman Pour Over Wholegrain Mustard & Tarragon Sauce - 

Half pack (85g) - 3PP

Full pack (170g) - 6PP

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Padraigin's Pizza

It's Irish... it's freshly frozen and 100% natural so it ticks all my boxes... oh and it's delicious... I spotted these in my local SuperValu so they're out there... and although a little high in Propoints if you like to try new stuff they're worth a look... 

I purchased the 'Hot & Spicy' version and I added my usual freebies to bulk it up to keep me away from the garlic bread.. I added peppers and mushrooms and some wafer thin ham I had left over in the fridge! 

There are 6 pizzas in the range, all 400g for the full pizza... the diet maths are having fun with these ones.. but here you go... 

Vegetable Garden 

5PP per 100g - 10PP for half - 19PP for the full pizza

Ham & Mushroom

6PP per 100g - 11PP for half - 23PP for the full pizza

Black & White pudding - I KNOW!

6PP per 100g - 13PP for half - 25PP for the full pizza

Hot & Spicy

6PP per 100g - 13PP for half - 26PP for the full pizza

Cheese Supreme

6PP per 100g - 13PP for half - 26PP for the full pizza

Hawaiian

6PP per 100g - 12PP for half - 24PP for the full pizza

and 

Honey Glazed ham

6PP per 100g - 12PP for half - 23PP for the full pizza

You can check them out 

>>> HERE <<<

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Tuna Infusions Steam Pots...

These are one of those emergency 'I'M STARVIN!' foods for the cupboard... Steam Pots Tuna Infusions from John West... I tried the Soy and Ginger version and it wasn't for me.. the mushroom couscous was delish but the tune kinda ruined it for me ... but I'm definitely going to try the lemon and thyme one... 

I'm a planner when it comes to meals so when something upsets the plan then I'm all lost! I always have roasted veg in the fridge or oven... I always have salary bits and pieces... So bulking this up was easy... The portion size was good you can kinda judge it by the size of it in my hand but for me they're for emergencies only... If anyone else has tried 'em comment below I'd love to hear what you thought...  

11PP per 285g pot

11PP per 285g pot

10PP per 285g pot

11PP per 285g pot

11PP per 285g pot

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A little of what you fancy...

You all thought I was going to talk about Mr. Clooney or Mr. Farrell again didn't you... *swoony*

Weight Watchers recently asked me to take part in their latest blogging challenge called the 'Feel Good Food Challenge'... It's being done by a variety of bloggers everywhere, food/fashion/beauty bloggers... some who are trying Weight Watchers products for the first time to others who do it religiously... The basis of this challenge is 'No food is good or bad' and you don't have to give up anything you love... it's all about balance and moderation... you know the old adage... 'a little of what you fancy does you good...' So we were sent some of their products to try out...

Over the last few weeks I've been documenting the Weight Watchers products I use regularly and I like.. I've also tried some new ones... my biggest surprise the Weight Watchers cheese! It's fab! I made some mini pizzas with their pita breads and wasn't expecting the melty yumminess I got... I pretty much gave up cheese when I started this properly, I avoid the cheese counter in the deli ... and the laughing cow cheese is my 'treat'... and I could find any excuse to straighten the block of cheese in the fridge before going to bed... So it was nice to try something new... 

I tried their Tikka Sauce, 6PP for the jar... Indian spices are something I always get wrong with recipes... curry is about as close to success as I can get.. so I tried the sauce, served with the creamy korma poppadoms and it was a hit with my taste testing team! 

  

and if you're a regular on here, you know about my eternal quest to get breakfast on the go... these breakfast biscuits tasted lovely... the honey taste was nice and a sugar buzz was needed in the car after a swim on the way to work, as you'll see I had them with a banana and an apple and my usual bottle of water ... 4PP per pack

The other product that I loved was their dairy spread... 0PP per 10g ... I use soya butter but this was a treat when I had a crumpet last week and I MISS real butter.. sigh...  

The new breakfast cereals filled me with dread to be honest... In my mind FIBRE = CARDBOARD... but again I was surprised by this, a dash of milk and piles of berries it was a fab and filling breakfast... 3PP per 30g...  

We live in stressful times, money is tight... jobs are to be cherished... and at the end it, we're all spinning about on this planet just trying to get along and enjoy it while we're here... our family time, our social lives, just getting up on a sunny day can make life that little be nicer... I don't work for Weight Watchers... I don't sell their products... I love their yoghurts, but won't touch their Ocean pie (it's a LONG story for another post!)... The new greek style yoghurts are really creamy, 2PP per pot ...  and the Steam & Serve pouches are great for an emergency! Dinner in 8 minutes... My fav is the Sweet Mango Chicken, 7PP per pack... I added some sweet chilli sauce and some soy sauce .. *drool* 

The ProPoints plan works for me... I need structure, I need portion control, and accountability! PLUS I can have whatever I want as long as I work it into my day... Either earn the activity points or use my weeklies... Don't ask me what 'filling and healthy breads' there are... I couldn't tell you but I will guide you to other bloggers who will sort you out... there are loads of people I know who are doing that version of the plan... they're losing weight and loving it! Good on 'em! 

My Weight Watchers heros! 

I'm not a big fan of WW ready meals, only because I LOVE they cookbooks and the recipes online and in the Weight Watchers magazine..  but I do have one or two in the freezer for late nights, starvation and for when the 'big snow' arrives again! *drama much* .. Their sauces are so handy and low in Pro Points that I keep a couple for for emergencies...  I've had their breakfast bars after swimming because I when I get out of the pool I'm ravenous and you can munch them in the car ... I SWEAR by their cookbooks ... FYI my leader is AWESOME at emailing us recipes every week which are just delicious... she should have her own cook book!P

For the 'bake off' watching... I tried out the Mini Jaffa Rolls 2PP each and the Double Choc Chip Cookies, 2PP for a pack of two... both delish and the non weight watchers were none the wiser when they were out of the packets! Result!

So here's a selection of my breakfasts, lunches and dinners 
over the last couple of weeks trying out the new stuff... 
I eat lots of fruit and drink loads of water.. some days I'm a human fish bowl!  
... and I included the amazing PIZZA for treat night! a gazillion pro points! eek! ... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqEY-3b9E7I&feature=youtu.be

and fear not, I'm not venturing into vlogging... this face is for radio people!! 

If you want to see other bloggers (there's some lovely recipes up already!) then check out the hashtag #WWFEELGOODFOOD and big thank you to Weight Watchers for including me! 

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Up Up and AWAY!

Aer Lingus have a new on board menu for anyone heading off on holidays... I have emailed them a couple of times asking for the nutritional values but they seem to have enough to be doing with strikes and the like, that I've not heard a squeak from them... so, on my last junket a couple of weeks ago I 'borrowed' a menu and did my best to see what I could ProPoint... Yes, I have now sunken to taking pics of strangers left over wrappers... apologies to the man in seat 3A... I WAS taking pics of your sandwich wrapper for a very good reason... ahem ... anyhoo...  here's the low down... 

Anyone flying to the sun from Ireland knows it can be between 3 - 5 hours depending on where your sunbed is... to be honest I'm the gal who will bring her sandwich from home wrapped in tinfoil, a young Mrs. Doyle so to speak ... not cause I don't want to spend the money but my OCD and the 'who has been touching my food' issues are immense ... I'm happy to eat in the airport but again the choices aren't really that weight watcher friendly and the first thing you spot in Dublin airport is the bar at the bottom of the escalator and Burger King at the top! 

After a G&T and a mad dash to the gate... water purchased... tip.. if you're flying in the afternoon to somewhere hot... get you're H2O here before you hop on the plane... it means once you've landed you're not looking for a shop... and when you've checked in and hit the room you're not gasping for something to drink... Here's  your choices on board... 

The Fresh Fruit salad gets a big yes from me, it was lovely and cold, all for 0PP... 1PP for the mint and lime dressing... which to be honest isn't that nice... I like my lime soaked in gin... ahem... see how I prioritise my ProPoints! 

The muffins didn't even get a look in ... real butter, you're talking 2PP...  jam, another 2PP before you even count the muffin!

The 'Irish Breakfast' is only on the morning flights unless you pre book it online... I'd hazard a guess at 12PP - 14PP not including the OJ...  and not even an egg at that... plus €7.50??!!!? I'm not mean with money but I've had a peep at it and you'd be hungry after it!

I picked the cheese board not wanting to indulge in a sandwich...10PP ... yes TEN! The oatcakes were very nice and filling,  and I'm a relish gal through and through... I'm a savoury gal, so it was this over a packet of pringles! but still 10PP is a lot for what is essentially a snack... (please note the 'perfect with a glass of wine...' also works with gin... just sayin') 

There's a tuna bap... which is probably one of the better choices as its not drowning in mayo...

The Cheesy Mister weighs in at 12PP ... thank you Mr. 3A

Chicken and Stuffing sandwich is 9PP ... 

No values for the Egg & Rocket Blaa... this does have mayo on it (I was on the aisle seat so I got a good look at the trolley) .. so I'm thinking it's going to be higher than the others...

The turkey sandwich comes in at 8PP the best that I could ProPoint ... 

There's an adult and kids (below) snack pack with cheesy bits, crackers, hummus... (that's got to be spelt wrong on that pack no?) and some chocolate so there's lots of bits to add up... and you'll still only say to yourself... 'sure I only had a snack' and hit the tapas bar!

The bold stuff... 

The drunky stuff... 

and the 'god I can't believe its over' stuff... 

No matter what... just remember.. you're on your holidays... you'll be back to zero point soup and water before you know it... so enjoy you're hols... relax... breathe  nd bring back lots of happy memories ... because it'll be over before you realise... oh and don't forget your SPF!!!

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Balti house ready meals...

Balti House Biryani are stocked in the supermarket under ready meals in the fridges... These are 325g pots which in my opinion will give you two dinners if you bulk it up with veg as you're rice is included in these OR perfect for a Friday night take away at home without all the added bits!

I've tried the chicken one and its really yum! 

Veggie biryani - 12PP for the 325g pot

Chicken biryani - 15PP for the 325g pot

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