I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet who loves Costco. Here are 10 of the best things I bought there this year.

• I'm a dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet, and I shop for pantry staples at Costco.

• Costco is my go-to spot for pistachios, salad kits, riced cauliflower, and olive oil.

• I really enjoy some of the retailer's seasonal products, including churro-flavored ground coffee.

As a dietitian, I'm dedicated to the Mediterranean diet, which prioritizes whole grains, fats, proteins, and produce and avoids processed foods and refined sugars.

Costco is home to bulk bargains and oversize shopping carts that should require a license to navigate — plus, it's filled with Mediterranean-friendly treasures.

Here are my favorite grocery finds of 2024.

I don't drink much soda, but I love Olipop

Soda isn't a staple on the Mediterranean diet, but I enjoy it occasionally.

Olipop prebiotic soda allows me to indulge, as it contains up to 9 grams of fiber a can and has far less sugar than regular sodas.

Costco sells single-flavor bulk packs, but I like to snag the 24-can variety pack when it's available.

Pom Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice is a fun winter treat

When the weather gets cooler, I love having pomegranate juice for festive holiday mocktails — the natural red hue elevates any concoction beautifully.

Plus, Pom Wonderful uses only whole-pressed pomegranates — no added sugars or fillers.

The organic Mediterranean-crunch salad kit from Taylor Farms is a staple

On busy weeknights, salad kits are a go-to for easy meal prep.

This Mediterranean-crunch kit from Taylor Farms is packed with a variety of veggies and feta cheese. I like to add some pistachios or cooked fish for extra protein.

I keep an eye out for my favorite seasonal flavor of Copper Cow Coffee

At the beginning of the year, my local Costco had Copper Cow Coffee's churro flavor, and I keep an eye out for in case it returns to shelves.

The Vietnamese coffee is made with a blend of robusta and arabica coffee beans and fresh-ground cinnamon for a warming cup with a touch of spice.

I still snag regular-size bags of the flavor at other stores, but the 2-pound bags at Costco were a convenient find. I hope to see them again in 2025.

I buy Purely Frozen organic riced cauliflower for my smoothies

The huge bags of Purely Frozen organic riced cauliflower at Costco are a good value for me.

I add some to all my morning smoothies to stay consistent with my veggie intake.

Wonderful Pistachios are my go-to snack

Plant-based proteins are a big component of the Mediterranean diet, and pistachios are a complete source that provide essential amino acids.

Costco sells big bags of Wonderful Pistachios' salt-and-pepper-flavored nuts.

They're a no-brainer at snack time or whenever I want to add some more nutrients to a meal.

I'm glad I came across the Savannah Bee Company honey trio

Honey is a natural source of antioxidants, and it's delicious.

I came across the Savannah Bee Company three-pack at Costco, which offers acacia honey, raw honeycomb, and orange-blossom honey.

I like to mix and match flavors depending on the dish I'm preparing.

JonnyPops organic sunrise pops were great in the summer

This summer, my local Costco sold JonnyPops frozen fruit pops, which are made with simple ingredients and are minimally processed — and they taste really good.

Since they're individually wrapped, they're great for portion control.

I'm definitely keeping my eye out for them next summer.

I'm a big fan of the Kirkland 100% Spanish extra-virgin olive oil

Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, so I go through a lot of it.

Though I don't have a favorite variety, I'm partial to Spanish olive oil because of its fruity, nutty, and peppery notes.

The Kirkland Spanish olive oil is cold-extracted and comes in a dark bottle, which should help preserve its quality and flavor over time.

The Seeds of Change organic quinoa and brown rice pouches are lifesavers

I like to keep Seeds of Change's organic quinoa and brown rice pouches on hand. They help me get a whole grain, another Mediterranean-diet staple, on the dinner table in 90 seconds.

While I prefer making brown rice and quinoa the old-fashioned way, precooked grains make life a little easier on busy nights.

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