<p class="ingestion featured-caption">I'm a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee who shops at the retailer at least once a week.Leah Kern</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>I'm an intuitive-eating dietitian who shops for quick meals and ingredients at <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-i-stopped-shopping-trader-joes-not-for-me-2023">Trader Joe's</a>.</li><li>I also used to work at the popular grocery chain, so I know the store inside and out.</li></ul><p>After struggling with and overcoming disordered eating, I decided to pursue a career to help others form healthy habits. Now, I'm a <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-groceries-mediterranean-diet-amazon-dietitian-recommendations-easy-snacks-meals-2024-9">registered dietitian</a> and intuitive-eating counselor who works with clients to heal their relationships with food.</p><p>Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach that can help people reconnect with their body's natural hunger and fullness cues through 10 core principles, such as making peace with food.</p><p>In addition to being a dietitian, I'm also a <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-trader-joes-items-for-meal-prep-from-former-employee">former Trader Joe's employee</a>. I shop at the retailer at least once a week and often recommend the store to clients looking for a less overwhelming and more playful shopping experience.</p><p>I recently went to Trader Joe's to stock up on some of my favorite <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-favorite-things-busy-mom-quick-meals-snacks-2023-9">quick meals</a> and snacks. Here are eight things I'd recommend grabbing from the retailer right now.</p>