Get A OneTouch Verio At No Charge! Print out the ad at the link provided in this article and bring it to your Costco pharmacist for your free meter.]]>
Have you ever wondered how and where your cheese comes from? Here's an article about Kirkland's Signature Comté Cheese and where it's made.]]>
Robbie Almeida, a Costco pharmacist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally quit smoking after 15 years of advising her customers to do the same. This is how she did it. As a pharmacist, Robbie knew about the health benefits of vitamins and other supplements. She also knew that certain vitamins and supplements would help her quit smoking. “I take a multivitamin. I take triglycerides. I take flaxseed oil, probiotics and CoQ10. And I take a calcium pill.” Robbie tells her customers at Costco pharmacy that wanting to quit is the first big step. For Robbie, once she made that decision, the rest followed easily. Read the full article of “Quitting Smoking: A Costco Pharmacist’s Story” here.]]>
Many people with diabetes do not want to start insulin or other injected diabetes medications because they have many fears. Some people fear needles, injection pain or worry about taking a shot. Some people have concerns about the safety or convenience of diabetes injections. Some people even fear that starting injected medications is the “end of the road”. Your community pharmacist can answer your questions about injected diabetes medications and can help you make the right choices to help you achieve your blood glucose goals. Click here to learn more about a needle?that may?appeal to people who have fears or concerns about injecting themselves.]]>
Nature Made? Diabetes Health Pack First, it is important to note that eating a variety of whole foods is a better choice for staying healthy than relying on vitamins or supplements.?Eating lean meats, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains- and limiting fats and sugar — are important for keeping your blood glucose under control. Individual foods can give you many different vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, in one?serving. For example, raspberries contain vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. These nutrients, plus all?the food nutrients we have not yet discovered, work?together in your body to ensure that you benefit from all of them. Using vitamins or supplements – which do not have the full range of nutrients that whole foods do — may not?be needed unless you have a specific vitamin deficiency. (“Deficiency” means that your body does not have enough?of an important nutrient.) It’s a good idea to talk to your healthcare provider before taking any vitamin supplements to see if you really need them. Your healthcare provider may want you to take?vitamin supplements if you are: On a low-calorie diet and do?not eat a wide variety of foods On a vegan diet (no meat, fish, eggs or dairy products) Pregnant On a [...]]]>
Keeping your blood glucose levels under control can be hard to do when you’re busy, especially if you count carbs as part of your balanced meal plan. You may not always have time to count carbs when you have to grab something fast at work, or while running errands. At these times, meal replacements may be just the help you need to keep your blood glucose levels on track. What exactly are meal replacements, and how can they help improve one’s health? The answers to these questions can be found in the full article, here.]]>
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles. The chickenpox virus stays dormant in the nervous system and can reactivate as shingles. Almost one out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. The shingles rash usually lasts two to four weeks, although some people have more serious complications, like pneumonia, hearing or vision loss, or long-term nerve pain. To learn more about Shingles, and how to prevent it, visit the Costco Connection online magazine at this link.]]>
Lauren, one of our Diabetes influencers, recently?took a trip to Costco and put together two full days’ worth of diabetes-friendly recipes, all with ingredients available at the warehouse. Recipes for breakfast?Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding all the way to Salmon with Quinoa and Veggies for dinner were?presented. Here’s one the recipes she laid out, which, by the way, are all quick and easy to prepare: Lunch: Chicken and Kale Salad: In a very large bowl add the greens from Costco’s Sweet Kale salad, chopped Sunset cucumbers, and halved grape, cherry or heirloom tomatoes. Toss with one packet of dressing from the kale salad. Add Kirkland diced rotisserie chicken or Nature Raised Farms heated grilled chicken strips. Sprinkle with add-ins from the salad package. (This will make several days worth of lunches!) Click here to read the full article on Lauren’s blog. Visit www.keixun.com.cn/guide to get a free “Costco Diabetes and Heart-Healthy Shopping Guide” eBook. About Lauren She is a nutrition communications specialist, social media consultant, spokesperson, brand ambassador, corporate consultant, and registered dietitian in private practice. She is currently the owner of Nutrition Starring YOU, LLC. Lauren was co-host of the Family Food Experts Kitchen radio show, available for listening [...]]]>
This past weekend, I visited my local Costco warehouse in the Annapolis, Maryland area for the first time. After walking through Costco, I realized that it is not just a store for those with large families and bulk shopping needs. With the vast array of healthy food options and wholesale prices of such items, Costco is a great place for anyone who wants to live a healthy lifestyle on a budget, especially for those trying to prevent or control diabetes.]]>
We recently invited Monica Pelle, RD to join us on our recently-launched Costco Diabetes Store Tour campaign. soon after joining, she wrote about her experience shopping at Costco: Here's the first half of her review.]]>
Free Diabetes Store Tour! Get a 40-page guide to shopping for diabetes-friendly products at Costco.]]>
Holly Clegg recently wrote about her experience stocking up her pantry with ingredients for Diabetes-friendly recipes. Read this summary for an introduction to her shopping trip to Costco.]]>
Diabetes is often a costly chronic disease to manage. Medications and special dietary restrictions can cost a lot of money. Therefore, I really enjoy finding healthy bargains to share with colleagues as well as my community. I was recently given the unique opportunity to spend the day at my local Costco to see how the members-only wholesale warehouse can provide nutritious, as well as cost effective items relevant to the diabetic population. I was quite impressed with the store and the variety of healthy options available.]]>
Grocery shopping at Costco can be an enjoyable part of your weekly routine. You’ve got your menus for the week’s meals planned out and you are looking forward to feeding you and your family a variety of fresh and healthy options. Now, if this doesn’t sound like you, then you are more likely in the majority of consumers who feel a bit overwhelmed with menu and meal prep. Without a game plan, you may go to the store and come out with no more than a few items necessary to get dinner on the table let alone snacks that will last you through the work week. Below I share 7 “shop smart” strategies that will take you from confused to confident in?any?supermarket, and not just Costco. List don’t lust One of the main benefits of going to the store with a list is that it may limit the temptations of filling up your cart with extra goodies that not only add to the cost at checkout but may possibly add to a growing waistline. Think of your list as a “prevention plan.” Whether your goal is weight loss or budget management, using a list will make you feel more [...]]]>
We recently asked Amanda Hernandez, a registered dietitian, experienced brand partner, recipe developer, and the owner of www.nutritionistreviews.com, to write about her experience shopping for food items at Costco. ]]>