So when I'm doing my shopping I try to get value for money, value for points and value for flavour! Its a fine balancing act. I want to enjoy the food I'm eating, but I've noticed the tastier things tend to be a killer on points! I hate "adding" cheese for the sake of taste, like oh my god that could be three or four points just on flavour. I personally rather have a larger portion than forking out points on a pinch of something.
I don't go out of my way to use weight watcher products, but I will use them if they prove to be the lowest point option...and if they don't cost too much...because some of the weight watcher products are crazy prices!
I don't go out of my way to use weight watcher products, but I will use them if they prove to be the lowest point option...and if they don't cost too much...because some of the weight watcher products are crazy prices!
I used to buy the weight watcher tins of spagetti alot, because they are quick and easy snack, and instant way to bulk up a meal in a hurry. Bit of scrambled egg and small tin for 7pp for lunch isn't bad!
But lately I had a poke around pointing other brands to see how much of a difference there really is.
To the left above is Weight Watchers Spaghetti 200G which is 3 Propoints and is about €0.50 a can
To the right above, Tesco Spaghetti Rings in Tomatoe Sauce 215G which is also 3 Propoints and €0.39 a can
To the right above, Tesco Spaghetti Rings in Tomatoe Sauce 215G which is also 3 Propoints and €0.39 a can
Now I know I was ranting on about cheese earlier, but sometimes a recipe calls for cheese. I make a Lasagne with my own white sauce which needs just a little cheese. When it comes to cheese I've also noticed the points also depend on amount your using.
For example 20g of Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Mature Block is 1 Propoint, and 2 Propoints for 30g. I can't quite seem to lay my hands on my last receipt but I do know its pretty pricey!
However Dubliner Light Block is also 2 Propoints for 30g and is a slightly more reasonably priced €2.59
And the last of my "ligther on the pocket" finds for today is....Tesco's own version of Readybrek. Readybrek/Porridge is such a filling healthy start to the day. You can customize it to suit your own taste with fruit, jam, honey, nutella or what ever takes your fancy.
It's also pretty reasonable on points. General rule of thumb with breakfast cereals/porridges seems to be 3 Propoints for 30g! Not bad at all! Woo!
Readybrek isn't that expensive...you can get a large box 750g for about €2.84 in most supermarkets. However Tesco have recently launched there own version...it's exactly the same product...same texture, consistancy and same size box for nearly half the price of €1.59 (2 for €3 at the moment 5th June 2011)
It's just the little things like that help the weekly grocery bill. Means you can spend your money on things like high quality lean cuts of meat as a source of protien.