{"id":18117,"date":"2010-03-04T14:58:14","date_gmt":"2010-03-04T19:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=18117"},"modified":"2010-03-04T15:00:42","modified_gmt":"2010-03-04T20:00:42","slug":"mcdonalds-now-offering-weight-watchers-approved-meals-in-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/03\/mcdonalds-now-offering-weight-watchers-approved-meals-in-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald’s Now Offering Weight Watchers-Approved Meals in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fast-food giant McDonald’s has been up against a wall in recent years as consumers have demanded healthier food options, not just from them but food producers in general. New salads, grilled chicken options and even fruit as side dishes have graced more of the chain’s menus. Now in New Zealand, Weight Watchers-approved menu items will be available. “The partnership is a reflection of the work we have put into changing the face of our business and menu,\u201d says Mark Hawthorne, McDonald\u2019s New Zealand Managing Director. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s the only McDonald’s<\/a> market in the world to offer these menu items with Weight Watchers’, a world leader amongst diet brands, seal of approval. Three meal combinations are available for a total of 6.5 Weight Watchers POINTS<\/a>. Weight Watchers Points are a proprietary calculation based on a food’s calories, fat and fiber; the lower the value, the “healthier” it is for you. These combos are as follows, keep in mind these are from the New Zealand menu:<\/p>\n