I wholeheartedly believe that unprocessed foods are the best for our bodies. I believe our Creator made cows to eat grass, fruits and vegetables to be grown without poisons and food to be eaten without first being turned into something unrecognizable. I know, I know, it really doesn’t seem like I eat healthy. Most of the recipes I share on here are sugar filled delights. However, I do try to feed my familynutritious meals with real food. It is difficult not to reach for a processed food when trying to make dinner quickly, but with practice making a meal from scratch becomes a piece of cake. Ooh, cake… there I go again.
So I am very far from perfect when it comes to eating completely healthy but I am not striving to be perfect. I have been aware of the benefits of real foods for almost two years now. The road has been very very bumpy and I still can’t seem to kick my sugar habit nor have I really wanted to. (God had to have made sugar cane for a reason!) Though I still bake with a less processed sugar, I try to make up for it by eating real whole foods elsewhere. So here are some minimally processed foods that I like to buy when shopping at Sam’s Club.
1. Almond Butter – Okay, this almond butter is not just almonds. The ingredients included are almond butter, organic evaporated cane sugar, palm oil and sea salt. I will say that this is a lot better than some other nut butters on the market. Regardless, I will gladly feed my family this over a more processed corn syrup ridden peanut butter.
2. Pistachio’s – roasted salted pistachios, simple as that. I have not been able to find unsalted pistachios anywhere, so I settle for these.
3. 100% Maple Syrup – It’s true, it is 100% maple syrup. Grade A so more processed, but still maple syrup.
4. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – it can be daunting to spend a lot for so much olive oil, but when making homemade bread and cutting out hydrogenated vegetable oils, extra-virgin olive oil comes in handy.
5. KerryGold Butter – I am pretty excited about this. This stuff is made from pastured cows and sure, it is not raw but it is something healthy that I can afford. You will find delicious truly golden butter when you open up this tub.
6. KerryGold Chedder Cheese – Again, from pastured cows. I haven’t tried this yet but am eager to.
7. Pomegranate Juice – The label states 100% pomegranate juice. That sounds pretty real to me.
8. Organic Produce – Sam’s Club carries organic spinach, organic salad mix and organic carrots. A salad with dinner every night can turn costly but it helps when I buy the greens in bulk.
9. Produce on the “Clean 15” List – According to the Environmental Working Group, this includes onions, pineapples, avocado, cabbage, sweet peas, asparagus, mangoes, eggplant, kiwi, domestic cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, grapefruit, watermelon and mushrooms. They also list sweet corn but I do not consider that safe since it is now genetically modified. Therefore, I stick to organic sweet corn in hopes it has not been cross pollinated with the scary stuff. I know organic is best but on a tight budget it is hard to stick with an all organic grocery list.
Sam’s Club also sells organic 2% reduced fat milk, but I truly believe that whole milk is where it is at. Even better is raw milk… for your pets of course.
Now I am no expert at this but these are what I consider a better alternative to their highly processed counterparts. In the future I hope to share with you some of my favorite family friendly healthy meals. Say that three times fast.
Some of my favorite resources for real food are Keeper Of The Home, Food Renegade, 100 Days of Real Food and a book by Nina Planck titled Real Food: What to Eat and Why. Most importantly, remember that eating healthy does not make you more holy, more godly or better than someone eating at Burger King.
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FAQs
Sam's Club is often cheaper than Walmart due to its bulk pricing. When you don't need an item in bulk, Walmart may be your better bet, though.
Does Sam's ship frozen food? ›
Just visit SamsClub.com/instacart to fill your virtual cart with all your favorite items—from produce, meat, and frozen foods to everyday essentials including exclusive, premium-quality Member's Mark products and small appliances—and have them delivered straight to their doorstep by Instacart, in as little as an hour.
Do you save money at Sam's Club? ›
Generally speaking, many items are cheaper at Sam's Club than at supermarkets and big box stores. You can usually save around 30 to 40 percent over the same trip to most grocery stores or about 20 percent compared to Walmart (Sam's Club's parent company).
Are groceries cheaper at Costco or Sam's Club? ›
Costco's membership fees are more expensive and the prices of basic products at Sam's Club are generally cheaper. Costco has more stores worldwide, but Sam's Club has more stores in the U.S. Costco has a larger store foot print in terms of total square footage.
What is the best day to shop at Sam's Club? ›
Best Days To Shop at Sam's Club: Tuesday and Wednesday
Plus, the aisles will be less obstructed and the shelves will be lined with stock. More than that, weekdays — especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays — are also when customers are more likely to find the best deals on fresh, high-quality food.
How much do you have to spend at Sam's to get free delivery? ›
Every U.S., APO, FPO and DPO order over $45 —including U.S. territories—is shipped for free!
Will Sam's Club ship to my home? ›
Simply, add eligible items to your cart on SamsClub.com or in the Sam's Club app, select a delivery window, make a payment and your order will be delivered to your door. Select whether you'd like to greet the driver, or if you'd like contactless delivery.
Why is Sam's Club charging me shipping? ›
Club Members / Guest Membership: For Club Members with an active membership and guests (no membership), shipping costs will incur on most items. Shipping cost for most items are based on size, weight, shipping method, and delivery address.
Is Sam's Club worth it for one person? ›
A Sam's Club membership may be beneficial for some solo shoppers who want to save money on groceries and other essentials. You'll pay $50 to $110 to join Sam's Club, and if you're single and have plenty of room to store bulk items, you may benefit from shopping there.
Does Sam's Club have the same meat as Walmart? ›
As is the case with Walmart, Sam's Club receives all of its meat from within the United States. Some of the beef providers of Sam's Club include National Beef, Swift, Farmland, and Nebraska Beef, just to name a few. Sam's Club has several animal welfare acts set up, both for grazing animals as well as chickens.
If you're just a regular Club member, you only earn 1% back on Sam's Club purchases. At 1%, you'd need to spend $5,000 a year to break even on a $50 Club membership. If you're spending $5,000 a year at Sam's Club already, just get the Plus membership, especially if you regularly shop in-store.
Will Walmart match Sam's Club prices? ›
In addition, Walmart does not match competitors' prices both in-store and online. The retailer will also not match items purchased from Walmart.com that later decrease in price on the site, and they won't do a price match offered by third-party sellers on their site.
Is having a Sam's Club membership worth it? ›
Sam's Club Plus members can rack up to $500 in cash rewards
Plus members get 2% back in Sam's Cash on qualifying pre-tax purchases for up to $500 a year. So, if you spend at least $2,500 at Sam's Club in your first year, your Sam's Club Plus membership will pay for itself in full.
Can I use my Walmart membership at Sam's Club? ›
While Walmart Plus does not include a Sam's Club membership, fuel discounts are available at Sam's Club fuel stations. Other gas stations that participate in the Walmart Plus fuel discount are Walmart, Exxon, Mobil, Murphy USA, and Murphy Express.
Does Sam's Club honor lower prices? ›
Sam's Club is committed to providing the absolute lowest prices. Each club has the option to match another club's pricing but clearance or markdown items won't be matched.
