I drive from Canada to the US to shop at Trader Joe's. These 9 items make the trip worthwhile.

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A woman standing outside a Trader Joe's.
Trader Joe's frozen foods and sweet treats make the drive from Canada worthwhile.

Karen Habashi

I went back to work in an office. Here are 7 high-protein snacks from Costco that keep me energized all day.

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A side-by-side image of a bag of Quest protein chips and a box of NuGo protein bars.
To keep me fueled and energized at my new in-office job, I go to Costco for protein-packed snacks.

Jordan Fargo

I'm a restaurant owner who loves shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 8 items I always keep at home.

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A side-by-side image of the Trader Joe's ranch-seasoned cashews and the Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoned smoked salmon.
Ranch-seasoned cashews and smoked salmon are two of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's.

Zach Mack

I'm a dietitian who frequently travels for work. These 6 protein-filled snacks are always in my carry-on bag.

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Lauren Manaker holding Junkless Protein Granola Bar
I always have a granola bar in my bag.

Lauren Manaker

I tasted and ranked 6 brands of frozen tater tots. Only one had the flavor and texture I was looking for.

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Six bags of tater tots from brands including Sonic, Signature Select, Ore-Ida, Alexia, McCain, and Cascadian Farm on a brown table
I taste-tested frozen tater tots from Sonic, Signature Select, Ore-Ida, Alexia Foods, McCain, and Cascadian Farm.

Gia Yetikyel

PepsiCo says it's cutting prices on snacks like Lay's and Doritos by up to 15%, as consumers feel 'stretched'

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Bags of nacho cheese flavored Doritos sit on a shelf at a grocery store in New York City as a discount price tag hangs in front of them.
PepsiCo plans to cut prices on some snacks.

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Is Trader Joe's actually healthier than other grocery stores? We put 12 products to the test.

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Trader Joe's bag
We compared Trader Joe's ultra-processed foods with similar items from larger grocery stores. Here's how they stacked up.

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Ozempic and tight food budgets are giving way to the giant rise of tiny foods

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A tiny chicken on a plate

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I work in an office 5 days a week. Here's what I buy from Costco to help me avoid eating out.

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The author posing with a jar of Kirkland Signature peanut butter pretzels.
I shop at Costco for snacks and ingredients to help me meal prep so I don't eat out while I'm at work.

Rachel Brooks

I'm a busy mom of 2 toddlers. Here are 11 items from Trader Joe's that always make it into their lunch boxes.

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A composite image of a bento box with an applesauce pouch, cheese, crackers, fruit, and a note that reads
I buy my kids their favorite lunches at Trader Joe's.

Michelle Parmigiani

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