Store shelves are stark across the US while people hoard everything from toilet paper to bottled water. Whether or not you are affected by the hype surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 it may be worthwhile to stock up on groceries in the event you are quarantined.
*Please don’t purchase items that you will not use*
Here is Fad Free’s recommended foods to stock up on during your next Costco run.
Carbohydrates
* Whole Wheat or Legume pasta
* Brown Rice
* Annie’s Mac & Cheese (for kiddos, and who’s kidding adults too)
* Oatmeal
* Quinoa
* Potatoes
* Sweet Potatoes
* Canned soup such as Annie’s Lentil
* Dave’s Killer Bread (can freeze)
* Flour
Proteins, Nuts, Seeds, Legumes
* Canned Black Beans
* Canned Garbanzo Beans
* Hummus
* Canned Chicken Breast
* Canned Tuna
* Canned Salmon
* Peanut Butter
* Almond Butter
* Almonds, Peanuts, Cashews, Walnuts, Pistachios
* Eggs
* Tofu
* Frozen fish such as Cod, Salmon
* Frozen Chicken Breasts
* Chicken sausages (can freeze)
Snacks (less nutritional, but nice to have once in a while)
* Pretzels
* Crackers (whole grain preferable)
* Tortilla chips
* Jelly Bellys
* Chocolate covered almonds
* Skinny Pop Popcorn
* Popcorners
* Chocolate Chips
* Chocolate Candy Bar Variety Pack
* Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Fruits & Vegetables
* Canned/Jarred Diced Tomatoes
* Canned/Jarred Tomato Sauce
* Dried Fruit Mangos, Blueberries, Raisins, Apricots, Dates, Figs (unsulfured if available)
* Jarred Peaches, Mango
* Mandarin Oranges in Fruit Juice
* Frozen vegetables such as Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green Beans or the stir fry mix
* Frozen Edamame
* Frozen Fruit such as Berries
* Carrots
* Apples
* Bananas (if turn brown before you can use, freeze and add to a smoothie)
Milks & Water
* Bottled water
* Coconut/Almond Milk (shelf-stable)
* Chocolate Milk (shelf-stable for kiddos)
* Coffee
* Tea
* Sparkling Water
* Protein shakes (come in adult and child varieties, shelf-stable)
Condiments
* Honey
* Maple Syrup
* Jelly
* Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
* Better Than Boullion Chicken or Vegetable
* Mustard
* Salsa
Dairy
* Sliced or Shredded Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
* Ultra-Pasteurized Milk (longer shelf life)
* Good Culture cottage cheese