Healthy Shopping at Costco

 

I was recently asked if I had any recommendations for healthy products from Costco. What a great question! Costco just happens to be one of my favorite places to buy in bulk. They have some unique products and great quality when it comes to produce.

I made a list of things I’d recommend and it is by no means complete. In general, I would try to stay away from processed items as much as possible. Stocking up on healthy items will increase the likelihood that you will choose those foods. Check out the list below!

Produce:

1. Bistro salads
2. Fresh fruit & veggies
3. Ready pac snack packs

Grains:

1. Alpine Valley flax and chia bread
2. Dave’s killer bread
3. Coaches oats, steel cut oats, old fashioned oats
4. Prepared Kirkland quinoa- in refrigerated section
5. Dry quinoa
6. Brown rice
7. La Tortilla Factory Low Carb whole wheat tortillas
8. Black bean pasta/ spaghetti

Meats & protein:

1. Rotisserie chicken
2. Chicken breast
3. Shrimp
4. Turkey/ salmon/ veggie burgers
5. Eggs
6. Canned tuna/ chicken/ salmon
7. Low sodium turkey breast
8. Fresh/ frozen fish
9. Pre-made cranberry, almond chicken salad
10. Bacon/ turkey bacon/ veggie meat
11. Ground turkey
12. Ground bison

Refrigerated items:

1. Dannon Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt
2. Kirkland plain 0% Greek yogurt
3. Light baby bell cheese
4. Perfect bars
5. Hummus
6. Guacamole
7. Fresh salsa

 

Miscellaneous:

1. Nuts
2. Almond butter
3. Chia seeds
4. Trail mix
5. Dried fruit
6. Frozen fruit
7. Kirkland protein bars
8. Unsweetened almond milk
9. Canned beans