Healthy Costco Foods – The Fitnessista
Sharing a roundup of my favorite healthy Costco foods!
Hiiiii! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful day! I have an exciting Zoom call this am, and then we’re taking Liv for her first contact lenses lesson. She’s been wanting them for a quite a while, so I hope she loves them.
For today’s post, let’s talk about the club.
The only clubbin’ I really do lately lol.
I freaking love Costco, which is one of the adult-iest things about me. I can roll in there for five things and spend a thousand dollars though, so I don’t go super often. When we do go, we stock up on our beloved faves, and it’s so fun to see what new products and brands they have. They’ve really upped their game on organic and minimally-processed options over the past few years, so I wanted to shout out some of my faves.
I’d love to hear about your Costco staples, too!
20 Healthy Costco Foods:
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
(I’ll also get the Chosen Avocado oil and a container of coconut oil!)
Key Ingredients: 100% organic extra virgin olive oil.
What Makes It Healthy: Packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.
Where to Find It: Look for it in the cooking oils section.
Kerrygold butter:
Key Ingredients: Grass-fed cow’s milk.
What Makes It Healthy: Rich in healthy fats, fat-soluble vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids due to the grass-fed diet of the cows.
Where to Find It: In the dairy or refrigerated section.
Sizes Available: Sold in blocks.
Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers:
Key Ingredients: Nut and seed flour blend (almonds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds), tapioca starch, cassava flour.
What Makes It Healthy: Gluten-free, grain-free, and made with wholesome ingredients.
Where to Find It: Check the snack aisle.
Sizes Available: Typically sold in large boxes.
Wild Planet Wild Albacore Tuna:
Key Ingredients: Pole and line-caught wild albacore tuna, sea salt.
What Makes It Healthy: A rich source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential nutrients.
Where to Find It: Look for it in the canned goods section.
Sizes Available: Available in individual cans or multipacks.
Kirkland Signature Organic Quinoa:
Key Ingredients: Organic white quinoa.
What Makes It Healthy: High in protein, fiber, and essential amino acids.
Where to Find It: In the grains and legumes aisle.
Sizes Available: Sold in large bags for convenient bulk purchasing.
Nut Butter:
Key Ingredients: Various nut varieties (e.g., almond, peanut, cashew).
What Makes It Healthy: A good source of healthy fats, protein, and vitamins.
Where to Find It: Check the spreads and condiments section.
Sizes Available: Available in jars or large containers.
Organic Frozen Berries:
Key Ingredients: Organic mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries).
What Makes It Healthy: Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.
Where to Find It: In the frozen foods aisle.
Sizes Available: Sold in large bags for convenience.
Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa:
Key Ingredients: Organic tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, garlic.
What Makes It Healthy: Low in calories and fat, with no added sugars.
Where to Find It: Look for it in the condiments section.
Sizes Available: Available in large jars.
Organic Frozen Vegetables:
Key Ingredients: Assorted organic vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower, mixed veggies, cauliflower rice).
What Makes It Healthy: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Where to Find It: In the frozen foods aisle.
Sizes Available: Sold in large bags for convenience.
Season Sardines:
Key Ingredients: Wild-caught sardines, olive oil, sea salt.
What Makes It Healthy: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and essential nutrients.
Where to Find It: Check the canned seafood section.
Sizes Available: Sold in cans.
Organic Salad Kits:
Key Ingredients: Organic salad greens, vegetables, and dressing.
What Makes It Healthy: Fresh, organic ingredients packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Where to Find It: In the produce or refrigerated section.
Sizes Available: Various salad kit varieties to choose from.
Suja Immunity Juices:
Key Ingredients: Cold-pressed organic fruits and vegetables, immune-boosting ingredients (e.g., ginger, turmeric).
What Makes It Healthy: Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support immune health.
Where to Find It: Look for it in the refrigerated juice section.
Sizes Available: Available in a box of single-serving bottles.
Perfect Bars:
Key Ingredients: Nut butters, organic honey, protein blend (e.g., whey, rice, pea).
What Makes It Healthy: High in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, with no artificial ingredients.
Where to Find It: In the refrigerated protein bar section.
Sizes Available: Sold in a box of individual bars.
Sabatino Chicken Sausage:
Key Ingredients: Chicken, herbs, spices.
What Makes It Healthy: Made with lean chicken meat, free from artificial additives and preservatives.
Where to Find It: In the refrigerated meat section.
Sizes Available: Sold in packs.
Dave’s Killer Bread:
Key Ingredients: Organic whole grains, seeds, nuts.
What Makes It Healthy: High in fiber, protein, and whole grains, with no artificial additives.
Where to Find It: In the bread aisle.
Sizes Available: Sold in a two pack, and I find that two is the same cost as one loaf at Whole Foods.
Organic Nuts:
Key Ingredients: Assorted organic nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews).
What Makes It Healthy: A good source of healthy fats, a little protein, and essential nutrients.
Where to Find It: In the nuts and snacks section.
Sizes Available: Sold in bulk bags or containers.
Paleo Bars:
Key Ingredients: Nuts, seeds, dried fruits.
What Makes It Healthy: Grain-free, gluten-free, and made with natural ingredients.
Where to Find It: In the snack or protein bar aisle.
Sizes Available: Sold in individual bars or multipacks.
Banza Pasta:
Key Ingredients: Chickpeas
What Makes It Healthy: High in protein and fiber, gluten-free, and lower in carbs than traditional pasta.
Where to Find It: In the pasta aisle.
Sizes Available: Sold in various pasta shapes.
Birch Benders Pancake Mix:
Key Ingredients: Organic almond flour, coconut flour, leavening agents.
What Makes It Healthy: Made with quality ingredients and no artificial additives, with gluten-free and paleo-friendly options available.
Where to Find It: In the baking or breakfast aisle.
Sizes Available: Sold in bags.
Almond Flour:
Key Ingredients: Ground almonds.
What Makes It Healthy: Gluten-free, low-carb flour alternative rich in healthy fats and protein.
Where to Find It: In the baking or gluten-free aisle.
Sizes Available: Sold in bags or containers.
Shrimp Cocktail:
Key Ingredients: Cooked shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon wedges
What Makes It Healthy: Low in calories and fat, high in protein, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Where to Find It: In the refrigerated or seafood section.
Sizes Available: Sold in pre-packaged containers. We love this as a snack before dinner!
Bonus Costco purchases:
– The taco kit. Dinner is served!!
– Shampoo and conditioner. I love Under Luna for a clean option, but we also use and love the Nexxus combo pack from Costco
– Goggles and pool toys
– Glass food storage containers
– Mamma chia pouches
More of my fave Costco faves are in this reel, too!
Next time you visit Costco, keep an eye out for some of these beloved staples, I try to prioritize whole, minimally processed foods and read ingredient labels to make informed choices about the products we bring home. Happy shopping and happy eating!
Please share your fave Costco finds in the comments section! Also, if you’re more of an online shopper, check out Thrive Market and Butcher Box – two of my faves (and those links will get you a discount).
More of my favorite health and wellness brands are here.
xo
Gina
