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I'm a Pilates instructor who's been shopping at Trader Joe's for 20 years. Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy.
I'm a Pilates instructor who's been shopping at Trader Joe's for 20 years. Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy.
Daniela BorodinAug 17, 2024, 19:22 IST
<p class="ingestion featured-caption">I love picking up items like Trader Joe's organic low-calorie lemonade.Daniela Borodin</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>I'm a Pilates instructor who's been <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-trader-joes-cheap-easy-meals-young-adult-2024-3">shopping at Trader Joe's</a> for 20 years.</li><li>I rely on the chain for nutritious, <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aldi-things-mom-gets-on-budget-for-family-of-four-2024-2">budget-friendly meals</a> I can assemble quickly.</li></ul><p>I've been shopping at Trader Joe's for the past twenty years. As a full-time Pilates instructor and adjunct college professor, I rely on the retailer for nutritious, budget-friendly meals I can assemble quickly.</p><p>As someone who's lactose intolerant and follows a <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/target-best-mediterranean-diet-food-from-a-dietitian-2024-2">Mediterranean-style diet</a>, I know I can count on the retailer to find delicious products that fit into my lifestyle.</p><p>Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy at Trader Joe's.</p>
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I can't get enough of Trader Joe's organic brown rice.
Trader Joe's organic brown rice comes together in just a few minutes.Daniela Borodin
I love Trader Joe's Greek chickpeas with parsley and cumin.
Trader Joe's Greek chickpeas with parsley and cumin come marinated in soybean oil and lemon.Daniela Borodin
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Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi is a low-calorie pasta substitute.
Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi is great microwaved or baked.Daniela Borodin
I add Trader Joe's Just Chicken to almost every meal.
Trader Joe's Just Chicken is one of my go-to items.Daniela Borodin
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The organic French baguettes from Trader Joe's remind me of my favorite snack from Brazil.
Trader Joe's organic French baguettes taste fresh.Daniela Borodin
Trader Joe's organic tomato-basil marinara sauce tastes great on the cauliflower gnocchi.
Trader Joe's organic tomato-basil marinara sauce comes in a 25-ounce jar.Daniela Borodin
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The organic hummus from Trader Joe's is delicious.
Trader Joe's organic hummus is great with pita chips and vegetables.Daniela Borodin
I like to sauté Trader Joe's organic shredded kale.
Trader Joe's organic shredded kale comes pre-washed.Daniela Borodin
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Trader Joe's organic low-calorie lemonade is refreshing.
An 8-ounce cup of Trader Joe's organic low-calorie lemonade contains 40 calories.Daniela Borodin
Trader Joe's spanakopita tastes like an authentic Greek spinach pie.
Trader Joe's spanakopita is stuffed with spinach, ricotta, and feta cheese.Daniela Borodin