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13 items a nutritionist says you should buy at Costco - and the one item you shouldn't

Frank OlitoMay 20, 2021, 00:23 IST

Some items at Costco are great for a balanced diet.Ting Shen/Xinhua via Getty

Kylie Sakaida, a registered dietitian, says Costco sells items that are perfect for a balanced diet.
In her TikTok videos, she recommends buying the famous rotisserie chicken for dinner and Yasso bars for dessert.
Sakaida said she would not recommend green tea fat-burning supplements.

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Costco's rotisserie chicken is a great source of protein for a well-balanced diet.

Costco's rotisserie chicken. Tim Boyle / Getty

The Seeds of Change brand of quinoa and brown rice makes for a quick and easy side.

Seeds of Change's quinoa and brown rice. Costco.com

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The generic brand at Costco is called Kirkland Signature, and Sakaida recommends its peanut butter.

Kirkland peanut butter. Costco.com

For bread, Sakaida loves Dave's Killer Breads and Ezekiel.

Dave's Killer Bread. Amazon

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If you love pancakes and waffles, Sakaida said the Kodiak Cakes brand is a great, healthier option.

Kodiak cakes. Costco.com

For snacking, Costco sells a cheese, fruit, and nut snack pack that Sakaida says is a great quick bite.

Kirkland's cheese, fruit, and nut packs. Costco.com

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She also loves to recommend the giant bags of Kirkland Signature nuts.

Kirkland Signature's walnuts. Costco.com

Terra vegetable chips are a great alternative to a regular potato chip.

Terra chips. Amazon

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As for granola and snack bars, the Kirkland Signature protein bars are a great choice at Costco.

Kirkland's protein bars. Costco.com

Costco also sells large boxes of RXBars, which Sakaida says are very popular.

RX protein bars. Costco.com

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For dessert, Sakaida loves to recommend Yasso frozen yogurt bars to her clients.

Yasso Frozen Yogurt. Amazon

In the frozen food section, Sakaida said you shouldn't be afraid of the frozen vegetables and fruits.

Frozen fruit. Costco.com

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Frozen protein works as well, including plant-based nuggets and frozen fish.

Frozen salmon burgers. Costco.com

In the entire Costco store, Sakaida said the one item she wouldn't recommend is the Green Tea Fat Burner supplement.

Green Tea Fat Burner. Costco.com

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