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If grocery shopping at Costco seems overwhelming, start here!
These 10 foods are registered dietitian-approved for people with diabetes.
I don’t know about you, but I always feel excited when I visit Costco.
But can foods you find at Costco fit into a diabetes-friendly diet?
This helps reduce the added calories and fat while leaving you with the nutritious tuna meat.
Also, tuna is high in protein and doesn’t elevate blood sugar levels when consumed alone.
(Learn nutrition and why it’s a good choice.)
Hands down,Boom Chicka Pop Sweet & Salty Kettle Cornis it!
(Here’swhy popcorn can be such a great snack for weight loss.)
Costco has several unsweetened plant-based milks to choose from.
These non-dairy milks are also lower in calories than dairy milk.
(Unsweetened almond milkhas 39 calories per 8 oz.
andunsweetened oat milkhas 50 calories per 8 oz., while1% milkhas 106 calories per 8 oz.)
Crepini Egg Wraps
The next best thing since sliced bread is theCrepini Egg Wrap.
Because these crepes have no grains or flour, they are carbohydrate free.
Fiber helps to improve blood sugar levels, and 12 grams per cup is pretty impressive.
Babybel Original Cheese
Raise your hand if you’re a cheese lover!
Babybel cheese is a mild and creamy morsel, perfectly wrapped in a small package.
Eat it by itself or pair it with crackers to add some crunch and whole grains.
(Here are11 low-carb snacks to try when you have diabetes.)
LaCroix Sparkling Water
For many of us, drinking water can get a little flavorless and mundane.
But sparkling water is an entirely different story.
It’s the best of both worlds.
It tickles the taste buds while simultaneously hydrating the body.
Exciting, right?LaCroix Sparkling Waterhas zero calories, no carbohydrates or added sugar.
Frozen Vegetables
Ever buy vegetables and forget they’re in the crisper at the bottom of your fridge?
That has happened to me one too many times.
My main go-to vegetable at Costco is frozen broccoli.
Other frozen vegetables to try out are theKirkland Normandy Frozen VegetablesandStir-Fry Vegetable Blend.
The best thing about quinoa is that it is easy to cook and so versatile.
(Peek at ourhealthy quinoa recipesfor more inspiration.)
Frozen Berries
Berries are my absolute favorite.
Raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are all scrumptious, antioxidant-rich foods that rank low on the glycemic index.
Costco sells frozen berries for a great price (you get a lot of berries).
There is so much to choose from.