I have a family of two (okay, three including Charlie), but I shop at Costco for things that my tiny pantry and fridge can hold and of course the typical paper towel and toilet paper. When I started learning how to eat Paleo back in September 2013, I didn’t realize that Paleo friendly products are EVERYWHERE! And yes, even Costco. But you have to be careful and remember to read the labels for those hidden evils. If I see something listed on the ingredients that I know only my husband can understand, I put it back on the rack. Here’s what I picked up from grocery shopping today.
Organic Chicken Thighs, 3-pack ($13.34) & Organic Ground Beef, 3-pack ($17.99) – I know the best choice is free range meats, but honestly, I was at the Farmer’s Market today and they sell those babies like gold. According to the price list posted, meats with mixed internal organs was going to cost $15 per lb! Now maybe if I had a bigger family, it would be worth it to buy in bulk, which I’m sure will drive the price down, but for now, I’m good with Costco.
Organic Bananas, ($1.99) – Bananas and almond butter is my answer to when the sweet tooth calls. Also a great to-go breakfast. I always have one in my purse when I’m doing crazy things like a Whole30. Saved by butt from getting in trouble countless times.
Creamy Almond Butter, 15 cups ($10.99) – I normally buy my almond butter at Trader Joes, but since this one is individually portioned, I thought Id give it a try. It concerns me though that ingredients contain cane sugar & canola oil.
Fruit Bowl ($11.99) – One word, breakfast. On weekdays, 95% of the time I’m rushing out the door since I report to work at 6:00 a.m. and for someone who’s not a morning person like me, that’s no bueno. I try to always have hard boiled eggs on hand for protein, but I just like to start the day with fresh fruit, especially in summer months.
Smoked Salmon ($10.49) – For weekend breakfasts. I like to have it with fried eggs, on top of cucumber slices, or if I’m feeling Korean, kimchi (not joking). I buy this mostly for the husband, smoked salmon is his thing, and this one is all natural.
Dark Chocolate Covered Coconut ($10.79) – I have to make this clear: this is for emergency only! There’s all kinds of good about this snack, but there’s also all kinds of bad. Lemme tell you what’s listed on the ingredients:
“Sweetened diced coconut (coconut, sugar, sulfite), dark chocolate (chocolate liquor) [processed with alkali], sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, cocoa, milk fat, soy lecithin [an emulsifier]”
So listen to me, if you really need a fix, call me and I’ll give you some. This is bad news. I almost reached out for Prednisone while typing that ingredient list. I bought this because, my husband bought a HUGE bag of Brownie Brittle and I was being a rebel. But you can ask him, I’m not touching this unless it’s an “emergency.”
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