As a registered dietitian and executive member, I always stock up on these 7 Costco items for budget-friendly meals

Costco isn't my closest grocery store, but I still make the trip to stock up on essentials.

Samina Kalloo

As a registered dietitian, busy mom, and Costco executive member, I'm always looking for foods that will give me the biggest nutritional bang for my buck while keeping grocery costs manageable.With food prices continuing to rise, I focus on stocking my kitchen with versatile staples that make it easier to make balanced meals and snacks for my family. Although Costco isn't my closest grocery store, I make the trip every few weeks to pick up essentials.One of the things I appreciate most about Costco is the wide variety of products available in one place, making it easy to stock up on items we use regularly.These bulk staples help me pull together meals that are both nutritious and budget-friendly.

Plainville Farms organic ground turkey is an essential in my household.

Organic ground turkey is more affordable at Costco than it is at other stores in my area.