Let’s be real—snacking is life. But if you’re reaching for snacks that are loaded with refined sugars, artificial additives, and inflammatory oils, you might be doing your body more harm than good. The good news? You don’t have to give up snacking to stay healthy!
So, What Exactly Is Anti-Inflammatory?
Inflammation isn’t always a bad thing. It’s your body’s natural defense system—like when you get a cut, and it swells up as your body works to heal it. But constant, chronic inflammation? That’s a different story. Long-term inflammation has been linked to digestive issues, joint pain, fatigue, skin problems, and even serious diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
That’s why it’s important to fill your plate (and snack drawer!) with anti-inflammatory foods. These include:
✔️ Healthy fats – avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil
✔️ Omega-3-rich foods – salmon, chia seeds, and walnuts
✔️ Fiber-packed whole foods – fruits, veggies, and legumes
✔️ Fermented foods – yogurt, kimchi, and aged cheese
✔️ Dark chocolate (yes, really!) – high-quality, low-sugar varieties
But What About Inflammatory Snacks?
Unfortunately, a lot of popular snacks are packed with ingredients that trigger inflammation, like:
❌ Refined sugars (think candy, sugary granola bars, and processed sweets)
❌ Highly processed vegetable oils (found in many chips and fried snacks)
❌ Artificial additives and preservatives (hello, packaged junk food)
❌ Excess sodium (often lurking in processed meats and salty snacks)
Healthy Snacking, Made Easy at Costco!
Thankfully, Costco is packed with better-for-you options that fight inflammation without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re craving something sweet, crunchy, or protein-packed, I’ve rounded up the best anti-inflammatory snacks you can grab on your next Costco run.
Let’s dive into 18 Costco snacks that love your body back!
1. Irish Cheddar Cheese
Kerrygold’s Dubliner Irish Cheddar Cheese is a robust aged cow’s milk cheese with a hard texture similar to Cheddar. It offers a diverse range of flavors—from nutty to sharp to sweet—that result from being made from the milk of grass-fed cows.
Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes
2. Greek Yogourt
Kirkland Signature’s Organic Greek Nonfat Yogurt is a popular choice for those seeking a high-protein, low-fat dairy option.
Ingredients: Organic pasteurized grade A nonfat milk, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidus, Lactobacillus casei
3. Peanut Butter
Kirkland Signature Natural Creamy Peanut Butter is made from 100% dry-roasted Valencia peanuts, without added salt or sugar, resulting in a rich, nutty flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients: Dry-roasted Valencia peanuts
4. Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips
Siete Sea Salt Grain Free Tortilla Chips are a popular snack choice, especially for those seeking gluten-free and grain-free options. These chips are also free from dairy and soy, making them suitable for various dietary preferences.
Cassava flour, avocado oil, coconut flour, ground chia seeds, sea salt
5. Grillo’s Pickles
Grillo’s Pickles Dill Spears are renowned for their crisp texture and fresh flavor, crafted using a traditional 100-year-old family recipe.
Ingredients: Cucumbers, water, distilled white vinegar, salt, garlic, dill, grape leaves
6. Chomps Beef Sticks
Chomps Original Beef Sticks are a nutritious snack made from high-quality ingredients, offering a convenient protein boost without added sugars. These beef sticks are free from added sugars, gluten, soy, dairy, and artificial preservatives, making them suitable for various dietary preferences. They are also keto-friendly, Whole30 approved, and non-GMO certified.
Ingredients: Grass-fed and finished beef, water, encapsulated lactic acid, sea salt, cultured celery powder (celery powder, sea salt), cherry powder, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, coriander, beef collagen casing
7. Brazil Nuts
These Brazil nuts are organic, whole, and naturally rich in selenium, healthy fats, and protein. They have a smooth, buttery texture and a mildly nutty flavor, making them a nutritious snack or a great addition to various recipes.
Ingredients: Organic whole Brazil nuts.
8. Avocado Chips
Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Classic Sea Salt Kettle Style Potato Chips are made with simple, clean ingredients. These chips are cooked in pure avocado oil, providing a subtle, buttery taste. They are non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, making them a wholesome snack choice.
Ingredients: : potatoes, avocado oil, and sea salt.
9. Sardine Filets
Season Brand’s Skinless & Boneless Sardines in Olive Oil are wild-caught sardine fillets packed in 100% olive oil.
Ingredients: Sardine fillets, olive oil, salt
10. Mini Fruit Bars
These bars contain only two ingredients: fruit and fruit. They are 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free, and contain no purees, concentrates, or added sugars.
Ingredients: Apples, strawberries / Apples, blueberries / Apples, mangoes
11. Organic Salsa
This salsa is crafted from vine-ripened tomatoes and a blend of organic ingredients, ensuring a fresh and authentic flavor.
Ingredients: Organic diced tomatoes (organic tomatoes, organic tomato juice, calcium chloride, citric acid), organic jalapeño peppers, organic onions, organic concentrated tomato paste, water, organic cilantro, organic lime juice, sea salt, organic spices, organic white vinegar, organic garlic.
12. Popcorn
Popcorn is a popular whole-grain snack that, when prepared healthily, can offer anti-inflammatory benefits. It’s rich in fiber and polyphenols, compounds known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients: Organic non-GMO popcorn, organic extra virgin coconut oil, Himalayan pink salt.
13. Organic Figs
Happy Village Organic Sun-Dried Figs are a delightful and nutritious snack option available at Costco. These figs are naturally sweet, free from added sugars and preservatives, making them an excellent choice for those seeking anti-inflammatory snacks.
Ingredients: Organic sun-dried Smyrna figs
14. Mary’s Organic Crackers
These crackers are rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, making them a great addition to an anti-inflammatory diet.
Ingredients: Organic whole grain brown rice, organic whole grain quinoa, organic brown flax seeds, organic brown sesame seeds, filtered water, sea salt, organic wheat-free tamari (water, organic whole soybeans, salt, organic vinegar).
15. Unreal Chocolate (Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars)
These bars combine the rich taste of dark chocolate with the natural sweetness of organic coconut, offering a satisfying snack with only three simple ingredients.
Ingredients: Organic coconut, organic cassava syrup, dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla).
16. Wholly Organic Smashed Avocado
These single-serving cups made of only two ingredients are perfect for on-the-go snacking. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which have been associated with anti-inflammatory properties. Incorporating avocados into your diet may help reduce inflammation and support overall health.
Ingredients: Organic Hass avocados, sea salt.
17. Rxbar (3 Flavours)
Each bar is made with simple ingredients, providing 12 grams of protein per serving.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Sea Salt: Dates, egg whites, cashews, almonds, chocolate, cocoa, natural flavors, sea salt.
Blueberry: Dates, egg whites, almonds, cashews, blueberries, natural flavors.
Coconut Chocolate: Dates, egg whites, almonds, cashews, chocolate, coconut, natural flavors, sea salt.
18. Shelled Edamame
Shelled edamame, or immature soybeans, are a nutritious and versatile snack option. Rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, edamame offers numerous health benefits. Edamame contains isoflavones, compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce chronic inflammation. Additionally, edamame is a good source of choline, a nutrient that contributes to healthy sleep, muscle movement, learning, and memory.
Ingredients: Edamame (soybeans), water, salt.
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