5 Best Pantry Staples to Buy at Costco Right Now, Dietitians Say
It's true: Costco has a little bit of everything. This includes healthy pantry staples that you can stock up on and reach for time and time again. While healthy diets are often filled with fresh foods, like produce and meat, pantry staples aren't bad news by any means (some are, though!). There are pantry items that will round out any number of meals, and you shouldn't be afraid to pick them up at the warehouse.
The best part about Costco's healthy pantry staples is that they're basic items that the store just about always has in stock. No matter when you pop in to shop, you should be able to find each of these. Dietitians recommend the best pantry picks to find at Costco right now, so let's get shopping.
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Kirkland Signature Almond Butter
Almond butter is an incredibly versatile food that's great to have on hand. You can use it on toast, in smoothies, or to dip fruit into.
"Almond butter contains monounsaturated fats that are good for heart health and for having more stable sugar levels," says Brenda Peralta, RD, of Feast Good. "Additionally, it is very high in vitamin E, which is a potent antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation."
She also points out that it just has almonds in it, making it a clean option to add to your pantry. And because it's Costco-sized, it will last for ages.
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Kirkland Signature Olive Oil
Every pantry needs oil on hand, and olive oil is a great choice. Like almond butter, it's rich in monounsaturated fats, which are good for your heart. Cooking with this oil over some other oils can actually lower your risk of heart disease, research has shown, so grab a big bottle of this to keep in your pantry to cook with.
Kirkland Signature Chicken Breast
Sometimes you just don't want to deal with cooking meat, and that's fine. Having protein alternatives on hand will help you still have a well-rounded meal that takes a lot less work. Costco's canned chicken, for example, is a budget-friendly go-to. Beth Wyman, MPH, RD, CDN, CDE, recommends using it to add to pasta dishes for a "quick way to increase protein" in your meal.
Kirkland Signature All-Purpose No-Salt Seasoning
Sometimes when you're eating a healthier diet, you can feel like you're stuck eating tasteless food. That is absolutely not the case! Healthy food can be very delicious if you prepare it correctly and if you're finding foods that don't require a ton of sugar or salt for taste.
Adding seasoning to a dish is a quick way to do just that, and Wyman loves this no-salt option at Costco to get the job done, because you're not upping the sodium content in your meal.
Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grain
Costco has a great selection of breads, including gluten-free options and whole grain options. You can find Dave's Killer Bread in a two-pack, which Wyman likes to pick up so she can freeze one loaf and use one loaf right away. This makes it a bit more cost-effective.
Each serving of this bread has 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, which makes your sandwiches even more filling and healthy.
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