Going to Costco

Terilyn623
Terilyn623 Posts: 16
in Food and Nutrition
Looking for ideas for healthy foods to get. :happy:
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  • spotina
    spotina Posts: 13 Member
    you have found my wheelhouse...:heart:

    frozen foods - blueberries, plain tilapia loins, shrimp, broccoli, stir-fry veggies

    cold stuff - hummus, yogurt (prices are great), string cheese, fresh chicken breasts and tenders in vacuum packs (great portions easy to freeze), flank steaks (I split these in half and freeze), ground turkey (always cheaper than the regular grocery...comes in 4 packs but be careful and weigh out when you are cooking as they are way bigger than 1lb each pack)

    those items are always there...some seasonal stuff that we really enjoyed this summer that probably won't be there anymore - Coleman chicken burgers, very limited processing, 200 calories or under, Amylu Chicken sausages 120 calories

    there's only two of us in the house, so I generally don't buy fresh produce there except for garlic and onions

    I buy my regular use dried herbs like chili powder and cumin and I get my muscle milk powder and vitamins there too

    p.s. even our pups eat Kirkland Dog food and love it...we're big fans of Costco if you can't tell
  • notnikkisixx
    notnikkisixx Posts: 375 Member
    I'm just feeding myself, but this is what I usually get:

    -Earthbound Farm Spinach
    -Grape tomatoes
    -Mini peppers
    -Mini squash
    -Broccoli (I freeze about 3/4 of the giant bag!)
    -Sara Lee 45 calorie bread (I freeze 1 of the loaves)
    -Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries
    -Kirkland frozen chicken tenderloins
    -Organic eggs
    -Fage Total 0% greek yogurt
    -S&W black beans
    -Quinoa

    All of these things are soooo much cheaper at Costco than anywhere else, and I have no troubles buying them "in bulk". Clever meal planning ensures that nothing goes bad on me.
  • glin23
    glin23 Posts: 460 Member
    I also like their carrots (I prefer the regular 10 lb bags vs the baby carrots). O oftentimes also get the mini cucumbers, the mini bell peppers, mushrooms, etc... There's also celery, asparagus, a pretty good bee jerky (the Kirkland branded one). I also recently saw that they added kale.

    In short if you are able to consume it or store it, Costco can be a great option.
  • lblert
    lblert Posts: 55
    Costco has some really good deals on healthy stuff. I like to get:
    -Organic baby spinach (it's a big package, but I add it to eggs, sandwiches, and salads, so it gets used up pretty fast)
    -Fage plain Greek yogurt in a big container - much cheaper than buy small servings at the grocery store
    -Knudsen lowfat cottage cheese - again, the big container is much cheaper than smaller ones at the grocery store)
    -Kirkland extra virgin olive oil - cheaper and better quality than the national brands at the grocery store (was rated the highest of all evoo's in terms of quality and taste in a study by UC Davis)
    -Amy's frozen organic cheddar bean and rice burritos - made with whole wheat tortillas, brown rice, and whole beans.
    -vitamins/supplements
  • spotina
    spotina Posts: 13 Member
    agree on the eggs and black beans....cheaper and superior quality to the normal groceries
  • JenSD6
    JenSD6 Posts: 454 Member
    All of the above! But definitely meats, bread, dairy, eggs. I buy a lot of the frozen plain fish fillets as well. I also watch for what's on special that trip. I immediately freeze most of the meat except for what I know I'll use in the next couple of days.

    Word of caution if you're not a regular Costco shopper, the value of the cart adds up quickly. Everything is $5, $10, $25 dollars. Expect a large bill when you get to the till, and then the challenge of fitting all of it into the fridge and freezer. :)
  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
    Almond butter or peanut butter :)
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    This is what I get from Costco weekly:

    4 packages of Kirkland individually wrapped chicken breast (6.5 lb bags)
    2 packages of Bybee frozen mixed veggies (3 lb bags)
    1 package of Broccoli (3 lb bag)
    1 package of fresh spinach (3 lb bag)
    1 3 lb package of cottage cheese

    Every other week:
    1 Box of Bagel bites
    1 case of 5hr energy

    Once a month:
    1 3 lb bag of Kirland almonds
    1 2 pack of Peanut Butter (3 lbs tubs)
  • bcf7683
    bcf7683 Posts: 1,653 Member
    ...I'm jealous. I don't have a Costco near me :frown:
  • Cassierocksalot
    Cassierocksalot Posts: 266 Member
    I buy 90% of our groceries at Costco!

    - Flat of 5 dozen eggs
    - 2 gallons of whole milk (for my hubby's brittle/healing bones)
    - Bags of mixed frozen veggies
    - Fresh veggies when my faves are in season
    - Bags of chicken breasts
    - Ground Turkey
    - Oatmeal
    - Marcona Almonds (AMAZING if you haven't tried them)
    - Greek Yogurt
    - And a quick skim past the books on my way out to keep my mind healthy too!
  • Jewelsfla
    Jewelsfla Posts: 41 Member
    bump :)
  • JenSD6
    JenSD6 Posts: 454 Member
    Last time I was there, a fellow was taking pictures of himself with the 5 kilogram tub of Nutella.
  • Cassierocksalot
    Cassierocksalot Posts: 266 Member
    Almond butter or peanut butter :)

    They have almond butter at your Costco? Jealous! I have to swing by the regular grocery store on my way home to grab almond butter and brown rice cakes.
  • dunadan
    dunadan Posts: 105 Member
    KS Frozen berries (strawberry, blueberry, and the medley)
    Dave's Killer Bread (21 grain)
    KS NF plain greek yogurt
    Nature Valley Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate protein bars
    Peanut butter
    HK Anderson Peanut Butter-filled Pretzels
    Smokehouse Almonds
    Cashews
    Bananas (ripen at home, peel, and freeze)
  • Ed98043
    Ed98043 Posts: 1,333 Member
    This is what's usually on my list, though some of it is seasonal:

    Produce:
    -English cucumbers
    -Heritage cherry tomatoes
    -Blueberries
    -Pineapple
    -Watermelon

    Deli & Meat:
    -New York steaks
    -Lime cilantro shrimp

    Other:
    Premier Protein shakes
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    On my usual list

    -frozen tilapia loins
    -frozen shrimp
    -pineapple
    -apples
    -kale/broccoli salad mix
    -cherries/grapes/strawberries/raspberries (whatever is the best sale)
    -kirkland wheat break 2 pack
    -mini sweet peppers
    -broccoli
    -brussles sprouts
    -asparagus
    -giant bag of spinach
    -24 pack eggs

    every now and then
    -all natural peanut butter
    -sack of lemons or limes
    -avocados
    -moningstar farms garden veggie patties
    -gardein fake mandarin orange chicken (so good over the broccoli slaw as a salad!)
    -brown rice (5$ for 10 lbs)
    -dried plums
  • StacyReneO
    StacyReneO Posts: 317 Member
    Coconut oil
    Freeze dried fruit (not regular dried - the ones I get come in a box of 15 packs of freeze dried and it's less sugar then regular dried)
    Raw Honey
    Frozen veggies
    Wholly Guacamole
  • Terilyn623
    Terilyn623 Posts: 16
    Thanks for all the great ideas!! Can't wait to shopping! :wink:
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I was just there today!

    Some of our staples, many of which have already been mentioned -

    eggs
    AVOCADOS! :love:
    cheese
    tilapia and other frozen fishies
    boneless skinless tenders (love that they they thaw out and cook up fast - great for lunch!)
    pork tenderloins
    coconut oil
    seasonal veggies (asparagus, artichokes, apples, berries)
    fresh pineapple
    walnuts
    almonds

    I'm sure there's more...
  • justified111
    justified111 Posts: 18 Member
    OK guys, if any of you are peanut butter fans are you ready to have your mind blown? I LOVE peanut butter but it's super high in calories. I found this last year:

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GJ9JWS?tag=orderstatus-20

    I add it to all my smoothies and they're amazing. It has 85% less calories than peanut butter because all the oil is removed.
  • justified111
    justified111 Posts: 18 Member
    Sorry. I meant to post that in the smoothie thread. I had two open at one time. Not sure how to delete a post. Sorry
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Can't delete, but you can edit. :tongue:
  • snookumss
    snookumss Posts: 1,451 Member
    A CASE OF MUSCLE MILK!

    Seriously, not kidding ha ha
    My current Costco shopping list?

    Paper Towels
    Toilet Paper
    Muscle Milk

    HA HA!
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Giant tubs of HUMMUS! :drinker:

    ETA: I don't actually have a membership there, but I know someone who does. :wink:
  • BluthLover
    BluthLover Posts: 301 Member
    Bfl
  • 1yoyoKAT
    1yoyoKAT Posts: 206 Member
    Love love love Costco! They have high quality items at a great price!

    Canned tuna
    Frozen Ahi Tuna
    Frozen Tilapia loins
    Frozen raw shrimp
    Frozen wild caught salmon
    Raw almonds
    Raw walnuts
    Raisins
    Great fresh produce! Berries, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, oranges, melons, on and on
    Chicken breasts (packaged ready for the freezer)
    Rotisserie chicken (the BEST anywhere!)
    Cheeses
    Prepared beets
    Hummus
    Greek yogurt
    Vitamins/supplements
    Not food, but they also have great toilet paper

    I'm sure I'm forgetting something!
  • tonynguyen75
    tonynguyen75 Posts: 418 Member
    Protein powder, I heard it's really cheap at Costco.

    I should pick up a membership :smokin:
  • 1_Slick_Chick
    1_Slick_Chick Posts: 199 Member
    All of the above plus Turkey Bacon :bigsmile:
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    I live with three young, fit men who eat a lot, but we get:

    Large bag broccoli
    Two bags snap peas
    Large bag carrots
    Large bag spinach
    Clamshell of mixed greens
    Two clamshells grape tomatoes
    Bag apples
    Bag oranges
    3 dozen eggs
    2x 4L milk
    Jalapeño havarti cheese
    Becel
    Guacamole (comes in three individual packs)
    2 4kg boxes chicken breasts
    Family pack ground beef
    Family pack steak
    Large bag sole fillets
    Bag uncooked shrimp
    Bag salmon burgers
    Bag mahi mahi burgers
    Bag sirloin burgers
    2 3 packs Ancient Grains bread
    Case of unsweetened almond milk
    Case apple juice
    Case orange juice
    Large bag craisins
    Large bag tamari almonds
    Hemp hearts
    Chia seeds
    Quinoa
    Whole wheat pasta
    2 pack pickles
    Tassimo cups

    ...every time. It's a list on my phone so I don't forget but we always buy that stuff, plus whatever else catches our eyes or we're out of. They're big eaters, obviously, and it's always like an $800 trip, but it lasts.
  • LSeales
    LSeales Posts: 54 Member
    Bump for later! Love me some Costco!

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