
Top 5 Healthy Costco Finds in 2021
Looking for budget-friendly Costco finds that are fast, easy and – yes – still good for you? You’ll want to check out these five finds that make it easier than ever to squeeze nutritional goodness into meals on the fly.
Thai-Style Coconut Chicken by Kevin’s Natural Foods
- Gluten free, low carb
- Per 5-ounce serving: 190 calories, 7 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 420 milligrams sodium, 5 grams carbohydrates, 23 grams protein
- Ingredients include chicken breast, coconut milk, sea salt, spices
- Kevin’s Natural Foods also offers Korean BBQ-Style Chicken with a similar nutritional profile
Chicken Breast Grande Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce by Realgood Enchiladas
- Gluten free, low carb
- Per enchilada: 190 calories, 9 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 4 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 20 grams protein
- Ingredients include a “tortilla” made of chicken and cheese, filled with chicken and a sauce of tomatillos, jalapenos and spices
Chicken Marsala with Riced Cauliflower by Caesar’s Kitchen
- Gluten free
- Per cup: 200 calories, 8 grams fat, 2.5 grams saturated fat, 13 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 1 gram added sugar, 18 grams protein
- Ingredients include cauliflower, chicken, mushrooms, marsala wine, chicken broth, olive oil, cream, herbs and spices
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Organic Spaghetti Squash by A La Carte Gourmet Classics
- Gluten free, low carb
- Per ¼ cup serving: 70 calories, 5 grams fat, 3 grams saturated fat, 55 milligrams sodium, 6 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram protein
- Ingredients include organic spaghetti squash, cultured butter and salt
- Gluten free, low carb, vegan
- Per ½ cup serving: 30 calories, 0 grams fat, 180 milligrams sodium, 6 grams carbohydrates (0 net carbs), 6 grams fiber, 0grams sugar, 1 gram protein
- Ingredients include soybean fiber powder, cellulose, yam konjac powder and salt
Editor’s note: Registered dietitian Molly Kimball offers brand-name products as a consumer guide; she does not solicit product samples nor is she paid to recommend items. This originally appeared on WGNO’s “Get FUELED with Molly” segment.