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While the aisles of Trader Joe’s beckon with plenty of decadent treats, the widely accepted supermarket chain can be another jackpot for eating healthily finds. Nutritionist Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, recently tapped several dietitian pals to find 19 Foods Nutritionists Always Buy at Trader Joe’s for Reader’s Digest. Read on for that five of your favorites from your bunch and plan a trip to TJ’s pronto.
This nutrient-dense sauce is usually slathered on toast or included in pasta or spiralized veggie noodles for the tasty side dish. Got carrots or celery sticks? Dunk away!
We love storing an additional bag or two with our freezer to toss into smoothies or defrost and increase a bowl of oatmeal. Fan of frozen fruit? Important to note:”It’s best to read labels carefully to make sure you are buying items that have added sugar,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, author of Read it Prior to Eat It in this content.
This protein-packed seed is usually a cinch to prep and works wonderfully as the base for salads, slipped into soups, or doctored up with some seasonings for a simple side.
Hop aboard the cauliflower “rice” train because of this convenient swap for pasta or rice. Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, is a fan of adding this shredded cruciferous veggie into tacos.
Hi, Hi-Protein. Made using pea protein, these plant-based burgers pack 26 grams of filling protein per patty. Try to find them from the frozen food aisle.
Well, folks, we feel healthy just looking over this list. P.S. If you wish to slip some of these Southern delights from Trader Joe’s in your own cart, we can’t tell.
