The best and the worst foods costco for 2021

Here is exactly what to buy and what leave behind him.


Determine the best nutritionally denser food to buy - especially in such a huge store thatCostco - is not always easy. That's what we're here for!

We recorded a lot with nutrition experts to discoverthey suggest that people buy at Costco If they want to make healthy choices. They also gave us suggestions on what the worst Costco food for nutrition. Some of these foods may surprise you, but some of them will certainly make sense.

You might findSome of your favorites on this listAnd I hope they will be in the right category rather than the bad. In advance, find the best and worst foods at Costco and mark it for your next warehouse.

And over what to buy and not to buy the warehouse chain hereCostco Foods You should always avoid, according to the nutritionists.

Best: fresh organic chicken

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One of the most obvious and important benefits of Costco is that you can buy in bulk to save money. But if you buy fresh food, buying in bulk does not always seem the best choice. However, Heather Hanks, a nutritionistInstapot Life, Takes advantage of actually buying in bulk - when it comes to chicken.

"I like to buy fresh organic chicken in bulk and freeze the packages that I do not use," she said. "It is a great hack for families!" (Costco has some options, like this one.)

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Worse pretzels

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When we say "barrel of pretzels at Costco," we know that you can imagine exactly what we're talking. These are definitely attractive as they are delicious crunchy snack that's easy on your wallet. And while pretzels may be correct in small quantities, they are really not the best option for snacking.

"A single serving contains nearly 20% of your daily sodium intake - and we all know that excess sodium can cause water retention and bloating," said John Fawkes, NSCA certified personal trainer, nutritional counselor certified the accuracy of nutrition and executive editor atRolling. He also added that pretzels are basically empty calories mainly because there really is no nutritional value to find.

Best: love beets

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This is not the first time that we have delighted in love beets. They especially make so much easier meal. They are ready to eat and can be tossed in a salad, in a bowl of vegetables, or just eaten alone.Dietitian Dietitian emily timm is also a fan of these. "They are super tasty, nutritious and convenient," she shares, adding that she particularly enjoys as a complement to salad.

For more on this purple Veggie,Here's why you should add beets to your diet.

Worse: chocolate chip cookies

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Do we even need to say it? Yes, these cookies are delicious. Yes, we know you want to eat them. No, you probably should not (Even when they are on sale)

In fact, eating a cookie here and there well and can help you keep a balanced diet, but the biggest problem with the cookies from Costco chocolate glitch is that you get so many in a single bag, which facilitates the consumption of them. With all sugar and refined carbohydrates, these cookies should definitely stay on the shelves of Costco.

Related:18 worst foods to buy in bulk at Costco

Best: Kirkland spring water

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If you are someone who struggles to drink enough water every day or if you are a person who is struggling to stay away from soda, this one is for you. With the sparkling water, you do not use only your consumption of water, but you drink something that all vibrations of a soda without all the sugar. Dr. Amy Lee, head of nutritionNucifical, Like storing the sparkling water when Kirkland made a run to Costco.

"Many people, including myself, find sparkling water to be more tolerable [than ordinary water]," she says. "At zero calories and about 0.30 per can, it's just another extra reason to embrace hydration." In addition, you can add frozen bays for more antioxidants and more flavor!

Worst: Kirkland Bacon crumbles

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The bacon is not necessarily a bad food to eat. It has a lot of protein (although a lot of salt and fat), but the staff of the Kirkland bacon are not the road to go when you want bacon.

"A TBSP. Contains 4% of your daily value of saturated fat and 5% of your daily sodium consumption and they are completely void of nutrients", Jenni Bourque, holistic nutritionist registered and contributor toLean, actions. If you really want bacon, buy a low-sodium bacon package and cook it yourself.

More news on the stall breakfast has just come out this week and there isA major side effect to eat it.

Best: Children rice

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Costco has some options of cabbage rice, and they are worth picking up.Amy Davis, Rd, LDN, says, "Cabbage rice is such a great way to add nutrition and volume to your meals with few calories, fat, sodium or carbohydrates."

It also notes that you can easily add this into so many things you could realize to get an extra portion of vegetables: oats, smoothies, your favorite dish based on rice, etc. "And for all rice enthusiasts, try half a rice, a half-rice cabbage flower and you will not even know the difference (probably)."

Worse: Nutella

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More than one of the nutrition experts, we talked to highlight the giant tub of Costco de Nutella as a non-absolute. It goes without saying that Nutella, although a walnut treat, is just in charge of sugar. Although a small piece of Nutella here and there would be a fine treat, a carriage at home, a six-pound (or two) Nutella de Costco tub simply become problems. Unless you plan to use it in industrial cuisine or restaurant - wherever you serve dozens of people - leave it to the warehouse.

Related:A major side effect of eating sugar, says science

Best: Banza pasta

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Banza pasta is an excellent nutritional alternative to regular pasta. Made from chickpeas, these pasta have cereals and a less refined way of protein and fiber. "It offers twice the protein and three times the traditional pasta fiber - very low in carbohydrates and naturally gluten-free," saysMaggie Michalczyk, RDN. "I use it at any time I'm in the mood for a pasta dish with more nutrition!"

In addition, you can get a bulk purchase in Costco and even save some money along the way.

Worst: vegetable straws

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Just because the name has "veggie", it does not mean that it is a healthy snack. They are actually full of carbohydrates, salt and grease - and very few vegetable content at all.

"So many people get caught in the marketing of these, but in reality they are not different from a chip of potatoes," says Timm. "There is nothing wrong with eating potato potato chips occasionally, but if you choose it because you think they are healthier, they are not ... unfortunately!"

We have ideas for what you can eat instead:Everyone is enthusiastic about this healthy tray Costco in the shops now.


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