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

My family goes on a 12-hour road trip every year. These 13 snacks from Trader Joe's get us through the ride.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
A display of three flavors of Chomps at Trader Joe's.
As a mom of three, I think Chomps are one of the best Trader Joe's snacks for a long trip.

Nicole Prince

I travel for work at least once a month. I always buy these 12 Trader Joe's snacks to enjoy on the plane.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
An overhead view of Trader Joe's snacks in a red shopping cart.
In my opinion, Trader Joe's has the best travel snacks.

Jill Robbins

I recently lost over 70 pounds. Here are my 7 favorite things to make in an air fryer.

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Two small pizzas with pepperoni, cheese, basil on plate
Pizza is one of my favorite things to make in an air fryer.

David Silbert

10 of the best snacks to make in an air fryer, according to chefs

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Small pieces of pizza arranged on a platter
There are lots of snacks you can quickly make in an air fryer.

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I tried 10 of Trader Joe's holiday snacks, and I'd buy at least 7 of them again

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Trader Joe's winter snacks on a table
I tried all of the seasonal Trader Joe's holiday snacks that I could find.

Paige Bennett

Gen Z's new status symbol: super-expensive snacks

Tech Insider : Economy
Grocery bag filled with cash, produce, and high end items popular with gen-z

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