A more complete list of Core foods than in Eat Wisely? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Fressca · 01-28-2008, 01:39 PM

The list I'm using to identify Core foods is the WW "Eat Wisely" booklet; is there anything more complete on line, or perhaps available from WW?

I found a recipe for Quinoa Chili in the weekend newspaper and I'm pretty sure it's Core; the only ingredients in it that aren't in the booklet are pureed chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce, and I'm pretty sure they're ok (well, chili powder too). I'll post it in the recipe section and you can take a look.

Maybe I'm overthinking this, and I just need to relax a little!

modkittn · 01-28-2008, 02:34 PM

The WW online tools provide a much more extensive list of foods and their points values, as well as whether or not those foods are core.

I looked up the peppers on the site, and there was no core check box next to it. I can only assume that it might be because of the sauce it is packed in.

Fressca · 01-29-2008, 12:51 PM

Thanks Modkittn; I googled "core food list" and came up with something from the Soulcysters website.

And I bought chipotle peppers today; the sauce contains tomato puree, distilled vinegar, water, onions, vegetable oil, brown sugar, salt, garlic, clove, laurel and oregano. So I guess the sugar is the problem, but a slight one, since the recipe only calls for 1 Tbsp.

Vickie · 01-29-2008, 02:03 PM

Fressca, there is also a Daily Food Companion you can buy from WW. I threw mine away in anticipation of the new 2008 version which hasn't come out yet. So..I couldn't look it up for you. I'm sure the sugar is the problem. It doesn't even sound like it will add any points to your recipe. I love chipotle in adobo.

andreaphilip3 · 02-07-2008, 08:12 PM

the fc is the most complete thing available

QuilterInVA · 02-12-2008, 01:08 PM

The new one is out now!

Fressca · 02-19-2008, 11:46 AM

Great - I'll check it out when I go to WI on Friday. I made the chili with the chipotle in adobo; the recipe only called for 1 Tbsp and made 10 servings.

twestra · 04-12-2008, 10:46 AM

Fressca the vegetable oil is also not core, although the little bit that must be in the sauce wouldn't have much affect if you are only using 1 Tblsp. The only oils that are core are canola, olive, flaxseed and safflower oils.