How can a store be out of carriages? This was obviously a forewarning for the chaos I was about to subject myself to at…. COTSCO. On this particular day, there was limited parking, a crowded cross-walk and a line to get in! What is this, the club? As frustrating as it was to find a place to park, I couldn’t find a carriage anywhere either! I was stalking people leaving the store so that I could sweep in and take theirs. Once inside, the lines were out the wazoo, you couldn’t drive a cart around, AND they only accept cash or AMEX. As hectic as it sounds, it IS the perfect, most cost-effective way, to buy a lot for great price, which is perfect for me for meal prepping. They have a great selection of organic products; fruits, grains,protein powder, and even organic meats. Here are a few examples:

Quinoa at a local grocery store is about $5.99-$9.99 for a small 8oz bag, at COSTCO I bought 3 POUNDS for $7.99! Leafy greens such as, spinach, kale and swiss chard-3 lbs $4.99, it will usually last me a week to a week and a half, and that’s between two people. After years of looking and trying to find a clean protein powder, one that actually tastes good, I stumbled upon Orgain at Costco. Two pounds of quality protein powder range from about $30-$50. However, it is almost nearly impossible  to find an organic, non GMO, clean protein powder and one without added sugar(sucralose) or red#40. COSTCO carries a brand -Orgain, 2.74lbs and guess how much? $29.99, when on sale it is $24.99! Organic, non GMO, 21g plant based protein, no added sugars and it’s chocolate fudge flavor! Then there is edamame pasta, thank you COSTCO for this one, it will change the way you think about pasta and have you never looking back at traditional made pasta-bleached flour pasta. This pasta is made from organic, non GMO green soybeans(edamame) and water. That’s it! In just a 2oz serving, there is 24 grams of protein, it’s super high in fiber and a natural source of iron. It’s great with pesto or even with some fresh garlic and olive oil, so yum! This was also a great deal, for just $9.99 for 2 lbs. These are just some of the examples of how eating clean doesn’t have to be expensive, you just need to shop around.

I plan on sharing more shopping tips and tricks on how to save a buck while eating clean. I am all about a smoking deal.

Shoutouts to the savvy shoppers!