Shopping For Foods That Fuel From Costco
Apr 24, 2022Like any type of shopping, it can be overwhelming to change your routines and rituals. A trip to a big box store like Costco, can equal a temptation-filled and expensive experience for most. To actually benefit from the savings and get your fridge and pantry well-stocked with nutritious foods, you need to go in with a strong strategy. I often get asked what foods I like to buy and prepare for my family so I have put together my best tips and tricks below.
Remember:
- The main things we shop for at Costco are the few key items that are an essential part of our diets and therefore really benefit from buying in bulk because we consume larger amounts.
- An important habit to get into is to get used to reading labels and understanding that it may take you a little longer at first. Once you find the products that meet approval, you’ll know for next time, therefore, speeding up the process.
For a specific list of foods that I typically buy organic and conventional, you can refer to my blog on shopping organic which you can find here. It includes the list that I follow and Costco has a lot of fruits and vegetables that meet our criteria.
Fruits and Vegetables:
Organic strawberries frozen
Conventional avocados
Oranges
Organic bell peppers
Frozen blueberries
Organic green beans
Cauliflower rice
Protein sources:
Organic chicken wings, chicken breasts and whole chickens
Organic salmon
Frozen scallops
Wild shrimp, when available
Wild-caught cod or haddock, when available
Organic ground beef*
*I typically still buy that from the Free-range store as it's local.
Healthy Snack Options:
Nuts: walnuts, pecans, almonds, Brazil nuts
Nut Butters (check the labels)
Seeds: chia, pumpkin and flax
Almond crackers
Natural pepperoni or beef jerky (nitrate free)
Hard cheese
Holly guacamole
Organic salsa
Baking/cooking ingredients:
Spices
Organic tomato sauce
Non-dairy beverages such as macadamia milk or almond milk
Free run and organic eggs
Avocado oil
Coconut oil
Olive oil
Kids lunch snacks:
“Made Good” brand bars
Local Bar mix
Applesauce (no sugar added)
Keto bars or snacks
Organic corn chips
Popcorn
Almond crackers
Holly guacamole
Organic salsa
At all cost, AVOID bulk purchases of treat/cheat foods. You don't have to deprive yourself, but having a never-ending supply of foods that make you feel bad will not support your wellness goals.
Remember to try and make the best choices possible as your environment is more powerful than your willpower.
The result: when you open your fridge or your pantry for a snack you will be faced with a variety of good choices that will fuel your body with what it needs :)