I'm a solo shopper who follows the Mediterranean diet. Here's how I spend $50 at Trader Joe's every week.

Trader Joe's is always stocked with a wide assortment of nuts, like almonds, cashews, walnuts, and flavored blends.

I like to switch it up every time I go. This week, I grabbed a bag of sliced almonds.

Something that I respect about Trader Joe's is that it follows seasonal produce very well.

I decided to grab some blackberries, which are rich in antioxidants and vitamins K, C, and E.

They make for great yogurt and cereal toppings.

Trader Joe's doesn't have the widest assortment of alternative dairy products compared to other stores, but the quality and freshness are undeniable.

I stopped consuming dairy during the pandemic, so I've been very happy to see more nondairy options. They have yogurts with coconut, almond, and cashew bases and flavors including peach, pumpkin spice, and strawberry.

I like to top these yogurts with the blackberries and sliced almonds I picked up.

I'm not very enthusiastic about homemade lunches during the week. If you have similar feelings, Trader Joe's premade salads will be perfect for you.

The Mexicali salad has chicken, peppers, corn, and sun-dried tomatoes, and it's light, so you won't feel stuffed afterward.

The jalapeño-Caesar dressing is delicious, but I typically skip it and use minced garlic and seasoning instead.

Being a fan of the actual bagel that inspired this seasoning, I knew I'd love Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel blend.

It's the perfect combination of salt, garlic, and onion, and it tastes good on nearly everything.

For a great snack, I sprinkle some on hummus and dip veggies or pita bread in it.

Fresh vegetables are essential if you follow the Mediterranean diet.

This week, I got a bell pepper, but I alternate between cucumbers, carrots, and avocados (if I'm feeling fancy).

I like to dip these in hummus.

Pita is a Med-diet staple for me.

Since I prefer snacks and light meals, it's great because you can add so much to a single pita, and it fills me up.

Plus, I got the whole pack for less than $2.

My favorite thing about Trader Joe's is how many different international-inspired foods it carries.

I recently came across its version of kibbeh, a popular Middle Eastern dish made with spiced ground meat, onions, and grain.

The bite-sized frozen appetizers are rich in flavor and make for a filling snack.

Instead of buying fancy dips, I stick to plain hummus.

I'm always learning new recipes I can add it to and different ways to eat it. But I usually just stick to using it as a dip for pita and veggies.

I love using riced cauliflower as a lighter side dish in place of rice.

It's very easy for the cauliflower to soak up flavor, but make sure not to cook it for too long.

Every Trader Joe's that I've been to has a stocked frozen-vegetable section.

I love buying frozen veggies since they have a longer shelf life and are easy to cook.

This week, I went for the organic rainbow cauliflower.

Following the Mediterranean diet means that I keep red-meat consumption to a minimum.

My protein of choice is seafood, and Trader Joe's frozen seafood blend of shrimp, scallops, and calamari is a steal at $8.