You may have read my post on 50 Paleo foods I found at Costco for cheap. If you didn’t, then go read it, especially if you live near a Costco. If you don’t, then, maybe, you have a Sam’s Warehouse nearby. Today I found 36 Paleo food items at Sam’s. There isn’t nearly as much organic options at Sam’s, but there is some budget-friendly food options!
(Disclosure: in writing this list and my Costco list, I never expect for people’s convictions to stop at the door. If you are uncomfortable buying non-organic foods, non-free-range chickens, and non-grassfed meats, then please know that I support that decision. However, for the people who are trying to fit Paleo into their budget and make it work for their families, these foods may be their best and only option. And these unprocessed foods are far superior to frozen country-fried steaks and boxed macaroni and cheese which so many are coming off of. So, please double-check the ingredients and don’t buy anything you’re uncomfortable with. )
36 Paleo Foods Found at Sam’s for CHEAP:
1. Organic Baby Spinach 1lb: $4.48
2. Organic Spring Mix 1lb: $4.47
3. Organic Raspberries 12oz: $6.25
4. Organic Carrots 3lbs: $3.98
5. Sweet Potatoes 5lb bag: $3.48
6. Avocado 5ct.: $3.98
7. Rotisserie Chicken (gluten-free) 3lbs: $4.88
8. Ground Beef 90% lean: $3.48lb
9. Chicken Breast: $1.88lb
10. Whole Chickens: .99 cents per lb
11. Frozen Cod Loins (wild-caught) 2.5lbs: $12.48
12. Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Frozen 2.5lbs: $24.98
13. Frozen Mahi Mahi (wild-caught) 2lbs: $12.98
14. Cape Hake Fillets Frozen 2lbs: $9.98
15: Farmhouse Cage Free Eggs 18ct.: $3.72
16. Medjool Dates 2lbs: $7.48
17: Pom Juice 60oz: $9.98 (I use this to mix with my Kombucha!)
18. Silk Pure Almond Milk 3 half gallons: $7.98
19. Pistachios 3lbs: $15.98
20. Pecan Halves 2lbs: $16.38
21. Whole Almonds 48oz: $11.76
22. Sliced Almonds 32oz: $10.38
23. Shelled Walnuts 32oz: $11.74
24 Pecan Pieces 24oz: $10.68
25. Pure Clover Honey 80oz: $13.88
26. Maple Syrup Grade A 32oz: $13.28
27. Baking Soda 13.5lbs: $6.34
28. Omaggio Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 liter: $7.98
29. Minced Garlic 48oz: $5.48
30: Black Olives 6pk: $6.18
31. Artichoke Hearts 2lbs: $6.38
32 Lara Bar 18ct box: $16.28
33. Clif Fruit Rope 24ct box: $10.58
PRIMAL OPTIONS
34. Kerrygold Spreadable Butter 17.6oz: $6.98
35. Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese: $5.97lb
36. Kerrygold Ballyshannon Cheddar Cheese: $5.97lb
Here my receipt from my latest trip. I do have a few non-Paleo indulgences on there like the Veggie Sticks and Veggie Chips. And the walnut and pecan pieces were over my budget so I had the cashier put them back. I only bought the meat that was on sale because our Farmer’s Market was closed this weekend and I didn’t have a chance to shop around much for sales on more sustainable meats. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. This should last us over a week and, hopefully, into the 2nd week.
Some good deals. Couldn’t help but notice the Cascade. Have you heard of Melaleuca. There is no chlorine bleach in their dishwasher detergent.
Yes I have…and honestly, dishwashing detergent is like the LAST un-natural thing I have not turned over. I have tried a few “natural” dishwashing soaps and they all leave scum and food on my dishes. I haven’t tried Melaleuca yet though…I even tried a homemade soap and it was terrible.
I love these posts they are so helpful, can you do one for what Paleo goodies you get from Amazon regularly?
Already did it! https://thepaleomama.com/2013/01/my-top-10-paleo-necessities/
Awesome…..thanks!
My Sam’s doesn’t carry organic except for the spinach and spring mix….
So glad I found this post! I’m new (like 5 days new) to Paleo/Primal and completely lost! I went to Whole Foods and almost started crying at how much food costs there. I’m so relieved that I can find Paleo/Primal options at Sam’s since I’m already accustomed to shopping there. Thank you!
FYI: Store-bought almond milk isn’t paleo because it has thickeners and other junk added (usually sugar too).
I find this interesting. I never shopped at Sam’s, we’ve always had a BJ’s or Costco available to us. However, our move this summer found us without any grocery stores that carried organic and the little bit they randomly had was outrageously priced. This brought us to the local farmers markets which were ok and to Sam’s. Although I’m not a huge fan of Sam’s I left there with almost the same items as you!! I always find comfort in your “what i found at this store” knowing that we’re all just doing the best we can. Thanks 🙂
I just joined Sam’s yesterday because they are offering a free membership to new and expectant mothers. Overall I was not at all impressed with the selection and prices of Paleo type foods (organic and non organic) Costco beat or matched their prices in nearly every item I buy normally at Costco. The one exception was the diary milk and eggs. The coconut flour was actually a fantastic deal at $1.56 per pound for organic flour and they also had organic coconut sugar.