I try to follow the Mediterranean diet on a tight budget. Here are 7 things I buy at Trader Joe's.

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I try to buy affordable staples at Trader Joe's.

Alison Van Glad

Walmart, Trader Joe's, Costco, and Target are opening dozens of stores in 2025. See the full list of locations.

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Trader Joe's has 12 new locations set to open soon.

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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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A hand holds a large plastic bag of frozen shrimp with a red label on the front
As a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee, the store is my go-to for tasty, satisfying ingredients.

Leah Kern

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

I tried all the premade soups I could find at Trader Joe's and ranked them from worst to best

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There were six premade soups available at my Trader Joe's.

Ted Berg

10 of the best Trader Joe's products for a holiday party, according to a private chef

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From cheeses to frozen appetizers, these Trader Joe's products are a private chef's essentials for holiday parties.

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I'm a private chef. After trying croissants at Key Food, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's, there was an obvious winner.

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I taste-tested the croissants in the bakery sections at Key Food, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's.

Fatima Khawaja

I ate every frozen appetizer I could find at Trader Joe's. Here's what is and isn't worth buying for a crowd.

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I compared 19 different frozen appetizers from Trader Joe's.

Lucien Formichella

I typically spend $60 at Trader Joe's on weekly staples. I was shocked when I tried to take that budget to Whole Foods.

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I usually shop at Trader Joe's for my family and Whole Foods for my private-chef clients.

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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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Selfie of the writer Sheena Pradhan at Trader Joe's in front of canned tomatoes and pasta sauces
When I shop at Trader Joe's, I like to grab ingredients and quick meals that are low in sugar.

Sheena Pradhan

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