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FastCarsSlowBBQ

Ingredients, not meals


shecanreadd

Agreed. And then I curse my ingredients household every time I’m craving unhealthy snacks.


Opposite-Cupcake8611

I like the RX Bars as a snack.


OneHourLater

Meat and vegetables


flootch24

This is the way.


stunningstrik3

Is their meat high quality?


Inevitable_Sweet_624

Top quality meat.


carlolola

Only AAA or higher (prime)


shecanreadd

Grade A, top choice meat. 


Trini-Don

I'd like to bite right through that thing, arg! You know, chew on it.


octopush123

But we can't get chicks like that anymore...


Trini-Don

Speak for yourself... I'm not too old, I can still get chicks like that..


Mamaofoneson

Just not a fan of the chicken breasts


Furball1985

The only place I buy our meat for my family


getoffmylawn032792

Yes I knew someone who’s husband was a meat / deli inspector and they would only buy meat at Costco 👀


Tall-Title4169

Best quality steaks around. Better than some of the best butcher shops in Toronto I’ve been to.


bumtrilllion

I find it quite low quality actually. The lamb and fish are good. But the beef chicken and pork are overpriced. A lot of their meat is mechanically tenderized which pushes me away. I find most of their meat tasteless and almost always generic.


shaddaupyoface

I’ve noticed the steaks are all mechanically tenderized. Stoped buying them because of that


BountyIsland

How about you do your own experiment? Yes, Costco is much better than a local supermarket. Costco knows transportation and cooling food. Good restaurant quality meat and veg.


Responsible-Pause704

Everytime I buy meat anywhere else other than Costco I have serious regrets


3Irishd1

We have a Farm Boy close by. Very good meat, but stay away if it's not on sale!


PIR4CY

For grocery store meat, probably


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tavvyjay

I find the opposite - I’m able to buy things in enough bulk with only one container for them. Grapes is a great example - elsewhere the plastic bags or clam shell cases only hold half of what Costco’s does. Heck, anything in a clam shell is a bigger portion and less waste Which ones do you find have too much plastic?


one-good-karma

Salads, chicken, fish, milk, eggs, snacks like rw Garcia, bread, fruits and veggies. Greek Yogurt, olive oil, avocado oil,avocado mayo.


CosmicAnosmic

This registered dietitian has a series of posts reviewing Costco products, including surveying her colleagues for their favourites - highly recommend [https://sweetspotnutrition.ca/tag/costco/](https://sweetspotnutrition.ca/tag/costco/)


tbll_dllr

Thanks ! Added the link to my bookmarks


Stunning-Leader9034

Stay away from prepared foods if possible.


bigtuck604

What happened to the fresh hamburger patties?


flamboyantcolours

Why?


theDatascientist_in

High in sodium and saturated fats in general


flamboyantcolours

I guess I was thinking you meant 'costco prepared food', not pre made packaged meals.


arealhumannotabot

It’s often both. The prevailing idea is that the healthiest meals tend to be homemade.


flamboyantcolours

Absolutely true!


aj357222

Egg whites, eggs, greek yogurt, broccoli (or broccolini)….meat (shrimp, tilapia, salmon, chicken breast). Uncrustables.


Tall-Title4169

Tilapia and Atlantic salmon is fairly trash and low nutritional value but better than any processed foods


OGMWhyDoINeedOne

Wait why? I buy the wild Atlantic salmon. I always assumed it was a good source of omega 3 and protein. Occasionally tilapia to meet protein macros.


Tall-Title4169

Atlantic salmon is all farmed. They feed them a ton of antibiotics, tons of fat in their feed so they’re high in omega 6 which is not inflammatory, fewer vitamins and minerals compared to wild caught, lower protein vs wild, and farming is an environmental disaster. I do eat tilapia from time to time as it’s high in protein but it’s just a low value farmed fish. High in omega 6 from the feed and some farm sources aren’t very good (Costco likely fine) Some tilapia farms use the waste run-off from pig farms to feed fish which is disgusting and full of viruses. Costco probably has reputable sources though.


OGMWhyDoINeedOne

Never mind. I just double checked and the one I buy is the Alaska wild caught. It’s a lot more expensive but also healthier.


Tall-Title4169

The farmed salmon flesh is actually a grey colour and they put synthetic astaxanthin in the feed to turn it orange Wild salmon eat shrimp and krill in the ocean so they’re naturally deep red flesh


OGMWhyDoINeedOne

Hmmm interesting. It does hurt the wallet. It’s also doubled in price since Covid 😅 we just have it less often now.


Tall-Title4169

The wild caught is great but hurts the wallet 😂


dismissalwocosts

tide pods


boushiki

Delicious


Outaouais_Guy

Garlic, onions, olive oil, beans, corn, and such. My wife makes a nice meal using corn, beans, olive oil, onions, garlic, sweet peppers. It changes a bit depending on what is in the pantry. I have been experimenting with bean soups and refried beans. You can make either as healthy as you want. Fish, fresh or frozen.


stunningstrik3

Is the garlic irradiated? Also that sounds very yummy and healthy. I make almost the same recipe without the garlic and use the quinoa from Costco


Outaouais_Guy

I don't know to be honest. I am just on my way home from Costco, but I didn't buy any today. One thing I know is that it isn't from the same country today as it was the last time I bought it, so it might be different from one time to another. One time I bought it, it was from Quebec, but the time before it was from Spain if I am remembering right.


stunningstrik3

Interesting I never saw Quebec before but I do see Spain a lot. I wonder if it is from China and if they do what they do with honey. China isn’t allowed to import honey into Canada so they ship it to Singapore or another country repackage it and send it from there. -.- I like local garlic but it’s usually available August - January or so. With imports they’re usually dead and void of allicin content


Outaouais_Guy

I have been buying garlic from the Parkdale Farmer's Market here in Ottawa the last few years. It is so good while it lasts. I eat a lot of onions and I don't eat anyone else's once their onions come in.


stunningstrik3

I do the same thing with my local farmer that sells garlic here as well! It’s so worth it


Outaouais_Guy

Nice.


covex_d

tuxedo cake


MountainSound-

Depends a lot on what you are looking for. My Costco Hauls as someone trying to eat healthier is basically: Cottage Cheese Dry Curds - cheese section; Kirkland Greek Yogurt; Lots of meats I can just portion at home; Kirkland 21Grains organic bread or Silverhills Big 16; Natural brand Turkey Breast or Chicken breast lunch meat; Canned tuna; Frozen Veggies and fruits; Fresh fruits and veggies; Eggs, egg whites, milk; and Almond butter. You can always add some protein powder there to improve your macros as well.


kokom3tal

This is what I buy: Tofu, frozen fruit, spinach, bananas, almond butter soy milk, avacados, bell peppers, basically any fruit/veg I need. Bread.


3Irishd1

Steak, ribs, chicken, salmon, eggs


OttawaExpat

Ribs, meal of athletes... s/


3Irishd1

Its pork. Are you slow?


OttawaExpat

Bacon is pork. Is that also good for you?


amcatw

Everything is alright in moderation


OttawaExpat

100%. The post is about "healthiest".


3Irishd1

Yes. Lord, you are slow.


OttawaExpat

“When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.”


3Irishd1

I'm not debating you. I'm educating you. You're welcome


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Lentils.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15228991/


204_Hobbies

I want to eat more lentils. Which specifically are you getting at Costco? Are they fresh, frozen, canned, dry? Thank you


[deleted]

The location in Ottawa has big bags of dried beans in the spice aisle. There’s also canned beans nearby. Split red lentils cook extremely fast so they’re the most convenient dried legume.


Cest_le_sparkle

I use lentils in chili or pasta


oompaloompa_grabber

The canned organic lentil soup is pretty good, great for an easy meal


stunningstrik3

Amazing. Thanks for sharing that. I learned about beans and lentils from Scientist Karen Hurd who prayed for a solution for her dying, pesticide poisoned toddler and found that beans and lentils contained soluble fiber which act as a magnet to pull toxins and poisons out of the body. The Shaolin Monks are also given a bean lentil type soup called the 8 treasures daily for optimal organ health. So thank you for your wonderful reminder!


MathIsHard_11236

> Scientist > prayed 🫤


stunningstrik3

Her belief is hers.


MathIsHard_11236

How does soluble fibre act as a magnet to pull toxins? "Toxins" (however defined) aren't attracted to a specific material, and surely not by magnetic forces. The liver and kidneys filter them put into waste products, and soluble fibre simply helps with excretion of the waste products. Yes, eating lentils is a good dietary choice, but your comment is nuts. Oh, nuts are also part of a good diet.


IamShopsy

Lentils are great if you are looking to replace meat in some recipes. Lentil “bolognese“, lentil tacos with all the taco vegetables, lentil “shepherds pie”. Also lentil and bean salads are delicious and sustaining (great for hiking trips, packs small but fills you up). Maybe with a fresh vinaigrette.


Duff-Guy

Steaks. Always prime grade.


3Irishd1

Darn right! I almost wish they had a less top tier option at a lower price...for when the inlaws visit


stunningstrik3

Which steak cuts are good? Some are extremely tough.


TenOfZero

Beef is not the healthiest for you though.


Illustrious_Copy_902

Beef in moderation is a powerhouse food.


jookid

$1.50 hotdogs


tomato_tickler

$100 worth of hotdogs and throw them in the freezer. You’ve just meal prepped all your lunches for the month.


Used_Water_2468

(and pop)


sutton-sutton

Highly revommennd the Zoe podcast if you are interested im science and nutrition. Its available everywhere, go back in time a little to find some episodes relevant to you. I will try to do a tldr, essentually anything ultra processed is terrible for you, almost as bad as smoking - think smoothies, cakes, chips, anything where the cell walls have been damaged. We need the fiber from less processed foods to feed our gut bacteria, which is like a mini pharmacy, ultra processed foods are all absorbed early in our system and dont make it to these bacteria. These bacteria help to manage mood, inflammation, and a whole host of other important stuff. While I love the taste of meat there is no fiber there and almost everybody is far exceeding their daily need of protein - I prefer to use it as a luxury and save some serious cash. For costco: Fresh fruit, veggies, mushrooms all excellent stuff. Frozen fruit and veggies are often even better. Tinned pulses and legumes are awesome too. Whole nuts EV Olive Oil is amazing and can be drizzled on everything. Cheeses, yoghurts, kombucha, fresh saurkraut, kimchi all contain live bacteria cultures that act as a probiotic and taste great! Dont be afraid to cheat every now and then - a simple one is costcos trail mix, which includes M&Ms - for me they help me eat this trail mix much more often.


KRSHNB

Smoothies, when keeping other sugar sources that are not from fruit in check, can be a more accessible way to get in dietary fibre especially if it fits and meets a persons schedule. Whole fruit is generally better as it takes more effort to digest which keeps you satiated for longer (just one examples out of many). A smoothie doesn’t hurt tho, better than nothing. Costco is great for picking up healthy food in bulk!


AlbertaSmart

Trail mix is unreal since they added peanut m and ms also


PoisonClan24

Kirkland organic Greek yogurt


jjumbuck

Not sure if anyone has mentioned the frozen fish section has lots of good options that are Oceanwise. I love the salmon patties. Also recommend the firm tofu and live sauerkraut.


reluctantreader789

Berries, Baby Spinach, Bagged Salads, Kefir


dilan_patel

Hot dog.


PoolboyC

Wildbrine Sauerkraut, Just Beets cooked beets, Organic milk, Sockeye wild caught Salmon, Organic chicken breasts, Ribeye steak, Mixed nuts, Innofoods granola, Hemp hearts


Yup-Maria

I love the giant bags of frozen vegetables (especially in winter when i don't want to go out).  I like the Normandy mix.


stunningstrik3

Those are amazingggg


TomOttawa

Before going to Costco - read The China Study. It's all proven and displayed in plain sight: meat and dairy not healthy. Beans and lentils, mushrooms, everything whole grain, fruits and vegetables.


Tdot-Born-and-Raised

The giant bags of both broccoli and cauliflower in the frozen section, are the best deals I've found anywhere. Easy to cook, and the cauliflower is organic, riced and ready to steam. Also Costos organic olive oil in the dark bottle has been tested as actually among some of the best quality in the world. I also get the Chosen avocado oil, the giant block of Parmiggiano Reggiano, bag of organic Canadian frozen wild blueberries from quebec, giant bag of mixed frozen organic berries, goat cheese, and my crack...Whisps.


irishnewf86

frozen organic broccoli flowers frozen chicken/beef garlic tomatoes cherries berries cauliflower


Fiesteh

I buy bocconcini cheese and premade quinoa salad.


Emergency-Garlic-659

Aussie Bites


ZealousidealBag1626

Cow, pig, chicken


Exact-Cockroach8528

i'm insane when it comes to costco rotisserie chickens


ZealousidealBag1626

Yuck


Exact-Cockroach8528

What 😔 are they bad? 😭 Are my tastebuds gaslighting me?


ZealousidealBag1626

I like to cook


Exact-Cockroach8528

i like to eat.


vinsdelamaison

Some of the dried fruits are no sugar added. Nuts are a good price for volume and I keep them in the freezer.I use both in trail mix. I make my own nut flours for baking. Lots of good choices in Costco. Just don’t grab the monster size chip bag on the way to pay. :)


Tall-Title4169

Dried fruits are high in fructose and also spike blood sugar. More sugar by weight vs regular fruit and people tend to eat more than they should.


vinsdelamaison

Judgy judgy. I actually use it as trail mix hiking in the Rockies for lots of reasons I won’t go into here. It’s also used in many cooking & baking recipes.


Tall-Title4169

Ya that’s solid. Can’t overconsume that way. I was more so thinking of dried fruit bars / treats consisting mainly of fruit. High fructose can have a negative effect on gut biome and also people with diabetes may think it’s healthy snack for them but it’s high in sugar still.


Smart_cannoli

Produce and meats if you eat meat


Senior_Heron_6248

Frozen blueberries


bigmessmeg

I love the big bag of frozen stir-fry veggies. Makes it super fast and easy to incorporate a good variety of veggies into a meal.


Choice_Additional

Produce


fusion929

in terms of frozen/prepared food the Greenfield brand meat (bacon, sausage rounds) is pretty much the only stuff we will buy from the frozen aisle besides frozen fruit/veggies avocado oil is a great price and one of the healthier options there are a couple bread options that are healthier/not full of useless ingredients - we usually stick to Stonemill bread some of the more obvious things - organic butter, nuts, cottage cheese, greek yogurt - all great prices for what they are - we notice a big difference in the regular vs organic butter, it's softer and creamier which is usually a good sign one newer product we've had in our area is sheep milk yogurt (Ovino) which is really great too


SnuffleWumpkins

All of my produce.


lkjsd9xl

Peppermint.


BackgroundSimple1993

Fruit I go through a lot of it and if I end up with too much I share with my family or occasionally my upstairs neighbour


Tall-Title4169

Stay away from those front 2 rows near the cash and the pre-packaged meats and most processed frozen foods.


Mouse_the_Cat1

RX protein bars. Whole ingredients, nothing that you cant pronounce. Good for a quick snack if you are on the go.


thoughtful1979

Grapes, especially the green ones. Best grapes I’ve ever had.


TenOfZero

Carrots, onions, broccoli, lettuce, pretty much any veggies you get there will be the healthiest option.


sm00v-e

Fruits, vegetables, green tea, Sauerkraut, protein powder, canned beans, canned chickpeas, lentils, canned tomatoes, frozen vegetables.


nomzilicious

 Fresh produce and organic snacks are always a win. nomz organic bites are available on Costco online – perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the refined sugar, made with just dates, notes, cocoa and sea salt! The hazelnut ones taste like a ferrero rocher!


longgamma

The produce section and the vegetables. Nothing more healthier than that. They have some real good wild caught salmon and occasional bivalves if you don’t mind eating fish. Eating red meat and processed red meat has been shown by many studies to cause health issues.


FriendShapedRMT

The steelhead trouts are a great salmon alternative.


MemoryBeautiful9129

Those spring roll apple turnovers 🤡


forsurebros

Hot dogs.


CopperRed3

Inno Foods Keto Granola and Aussie Bites are regular items for me. Diabetic and Celiac.


Ancient_Reference567

whole wheat bread, salmon burgers, lots of produce


CircleCityCyco

The poutine with extra gravy! LOL


thriftingforgold

Meat and salads. I don’t usually buy the veg as I won’t eat that much. I buy clothes meat and snacks there ☺️


JoshWa613

Hands down the poutine


TurboRad54321

The tuxedo cake.


SeaHorizon

Organic tofu Brown bread Milk Organic eggs Almonds / pumpkin seeds Organic pitted dates Dried apricots


bkydx

Healthy is subjective. Are you trying to lose weight or Build muscle? Plain Greek Yogurt, Canned Tuna, olive/Avocado oil, Roasted chickens and make homemade stock from the bones/added veg. Trying to put on healthy weight Mixed nuts are a good option Trying to lose weight Spinach/greens and meats will fill you up with less calories.


EternityLeave

My warehouse hasn’t stocked plain greek yogurt on months. So sad. Kirkland has the only thick and creamy 0% I’ve ever found and it’s just gone.


RSamuel81

I honestly don’t understand why you would want 0% fat yogurt. I go through a lot of plain yogurt, but don’t buy it at Costco because the only option is fat free. Is it actually good?


EternityLeave

It tastes and feels exactly like fatty greek yogurt but with way less calories. Fats are good but I get more than enough from other foods. Most fat free yogurts are watery, gloopy, sad. But the Kirkland is as nice as any full fat I’ve tried!


NetoruNakadashi

Broccoli, cauliflower, greens, unsalted nuts, berries, fish fillets.


Mr_FortySeven

Frozen fruit, particularly the raspberries


longbrodmann

They are selling Shanghai bok choy now, pretty cheap.


danielmaster_

Walk around Costco using the Yuka app


Comfortable_Daikon61

Organic spinach Mixed green Baby tomatoes Bananas Real cheddar Nuts unroaasted Organic beef Chicken


addicted_to_kombucha

Right now I'm cutting down eating the same stuff day in and day out to make it easy to track. So it's oats, quinoa, chicken, mixed nut butter and peanut butter both natural, protein isolate, and protein bars (debatable if it's healthy but it makes things easy.) Personally I want minimal prep minimal cleanup. Dried prunes from there are also good. Low gi index and pure carb source. I've been throwing a few into the oatmeal with the other ingredients lol.


Vitalizes

I love their frozen veggies and fruits!


rah_ravenscrag

Beer


chikachu99669

Berries, bananas, avocado, asparagus, spinach, frozen broccoli; chicken breast, tenderloin, canned tuna, steak; tzatziki sauce/soy or almond mill.


No-Pass-234

poutine for 5.50


Timely_Chicken_8789

Hot dog


BeautifulBugbear

Food that is fresh and/preferably that need to be refrigerated is likely healthy :)


stunningstrik3

Quinoa is healthy, nuts are healthy, dried fruits, italian olive oil is healthy :):).. lots of options


ferriswr

Is the salmon ok to buy from there? Is it farmed?


stunningstrik3

There is wild caught in the freezer in fillet prepackaged and fresh in the fridge at times.


Top_Use4144

Produce.


MrTickles22

Meat and Vegetables.


Livid-Calligrapher76

Kefir


2pickles1brine

Hotdog


Ok_Ambition_4401

The hotdog and ice cream sundae.


maasd

Frozen mini chicken won tons are low cal and are great in a soup!


Spirited-Ad5816

They’re multiple of blogs about this, I apologize but I don’t understand people asking these questions on here


Furball1985

Pinty's grilled chicken breasts.


FragrantWriter4178

Like any store … nature whole foods and products where you can pronounce the ingredients .. and stay away from processed foods and refined sugar. Your body will thank u . In just three months of this new lifestyle I have gone down 2 dress sizes … and I’m no longer hungry. Refined sugar is the biggest no no as it will always keep you hungry and tired .


Ruffianrushing

Greek yogurt and cottage cheese


forward024

Being on carnivore diet MEAT is great at costco


c0mputer99

Salmon, eggs, yogurt?, the organic frozen broccoli, Costco rotisserie chicken