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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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 private chef who loves shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 10 items I always buy when creating meals for my clients.

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Side-by-side photo of a bag of shrimp and a bag of green beans from Trader Joe's.
I prioritize Trader Joe's items that can be used to make a variety of diverse meals.

Allison Wellman

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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I'm a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee who shops at the retailer at least once a week.

Leah Kern

I took the same shopping list to Trader Joe's and Target. The bigger chain had more sales but still cost me way more.

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I was able to find similar products at both Trader Joe's and Target.

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I used to think Trader Joe's was overrated, but now it's my go-to for quick, easy meals. Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy there.

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When I shop at Trader Joe's, I love picking up items like the non-dairy oat-milk creamer and cold-brew coffee concentrate.

Beth Heyn

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