I'm a dietitian who helps busy parents lose weight without restrictive diets. Here are 15 Costco buys I swear by.

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Rao's sauce two-pack at Costco
I work as a dietitian and help clients with weight loss and management. Some Costco staples help me (and my clients) stay consistent and eat well.

Vanessa Imus

Everything I order for my family at Dunkin' as a dietitian following the Mediterranean diet

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With so many options, it can be hard to know what the best things to order at Dunkin' are.

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I'm a dietitian who shops at Trader Joe's. Here are 8 of the best things I got there this year.

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As a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee, the store is my go-to for tasty, satisfying ingredients.

Leah Kern

I was a registered dietitian for 10 years. Here are some of my favorite low-sugar products to get at Trader Joe's.

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When I shop at Trader Joe's, I like to grab ingredients and quick meals that are low in sugar.

Sheena Pradhan

I'm a registered dietitian, and my husband is a personal trainer. Aldi had some of our favorite groceries this year.

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I love pairing Friendly Farms Greek yogurt with frozen berries.

Jasmine Westbrooks

I'm a dietitian who used to work at Trader Joe's — here are 8 things I'd absolutely get at the store right now

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A hand holds a blue box of frosted bite-size wheats with an image of a bowl of cereal on the packaging
I'm a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee who shops at the retailer at least once a week.

Leah Kern

As a dietitian, I know staying regular while traveling is challenging. I always pack these 5 things to avoid constipation.

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Maintaining regular bowel movements can be especially difficult on airplanes.

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I used to work at Trader Joe's. Here are 6 popular items that are worth the hype and 4 I'd skip.

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I think items like Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning is worth the hype but the nondairy oat beverage can be skipped.

Leah Kern

I'm a dietitian and mom. Here's why I feed my 2-year-old processed foods.

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Kristen Carli (not pictured) is a dietitian and feeds her child processed foods.

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I'm a registered dietitian and my husband is a personal trainer. Here are 11 things we're buying at Target right now.

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Target's grocery section is stacked with goodies.

Jasmine Westbrooks

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