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I'm a dietitian who spends $50 a week at Trader Joe's. Here are 13 things I love to buy.

Lauren ArmstrongMar 5, 2024, 22:13 IST

As a dietitian on a budget, I pick up items like tomato soup and peanut-butter granola at Trader Joe's.Lauren Armstrong

  • As a dietitian, I like to shop on a budget without sacrificing great food.
  • Trader Joe's has affordable chardonnay and salsa that keep my weekly grocery bill under $50.

I'm a dietitian on a budget who loves getting groceries at Trader Joe's.

Here's what I pick up on a $50 weekly budget.

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The organic tomato and roasted red pepper soup tastes homemade.

When making homemade soup is out of the question, I pick up a version from Trader Joe's.Lauren Armstrong

Steamed lentils are a versatile protein option to be enjoyed hot or cold.

Trader Joe's steamed lentils add protein to any dish.Lauren Armstrong
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Cheese tortellini is the perfect choice for a pasta dish or soup.

Almost everyone loves pasta filled with cheese.Lauren Armstrong

Skip delivery and make pizza at home with Trader Joe's garlic-herb dough.

Trader Joe's garlic-herb dough makes great pizza crusts or breadsticks.Lauren Armstrong
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Chardonnay is excellent to drink and cook with.

I like to pick up chardonnay at Trader Joe's when I'm making chicken or seafood.Lauren Armstrong

Bone-in chicken thighs are a tasty and inexpensive protein option.

Trader Joe's chicken thighs are a versatile protein.Lauren Armstrong
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Make sandwiches or fajitas with shaved steak.

Trader Joe's shaved beef steak is a great way to add protein to a dish.Lauren Armstrong

Get noodles, sauce, and veggies all in one with Trader Joe's stir-fry kit.

Trader Joe's soba-noodle kit has everything I need for one meal.Lauren Armstrong
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Use Trader Joe's salsa authentica for more than just dip.

Trader Joe's salsa is the perfect sauce over chicken.Lauren Armstrong

Start your day off right with peanut-butter-protein granola.

Don't skip breakfast with Trader Joe's peanut-butter-protein granola.Lauren Armstrong
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Pair your granola with creamy Greek yogurt.

Each cup of Trader Joe's Greek yogurt tacks on 13 grams of protein to your meal.Lauren Armstrong

The foursome vegetable medley makes a simple yet delicious pot pie.

Trader Joe's vegetables are organic.Lauren Armstrong
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Roasted potatoes with peppers are a game changer for breakfast or dinner.

Trader Joe's roasted potatoes taste amazing.Lauren Armstrong
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