I LOVE Trader Joe’s….but really, who doesn’t? Every time I go, I find something new and yummy. I go there every few weeks, but I could seriously go several times a week. I knew that I wanted to do a nutrition post on TJs and I wanted to choose items that are healthy, which isn’t hard to do.
First, their selection of pre-made salads and frozen fruit is awesome. The prices are also great. My favorite salad is the Southwest Salad…yum. I have also bought almost all the varieties of frozen fruits, which are a lot more reasonable than the name brands (and some store brands) at the food store.
This is my number one…most favorite item at Trader Joe’s….Beet Hummus. So yummy…I can’t describe it, but if you like or love beets, you’ll love it. I have always loved beets. I have baby pictures of me with beets all over my face:) It doesn’t taste like traditional chick pea hummus, but it is the same consistency. Oftentimes, I eat it on celery, but you can also eat it on chips or whatever else you eat with traditional hummus.
I also eat my Beet Hummus with these Reduced Guilt Pita Chips…also very delicious and much cheaper than the name brands pita chips at the food store.
I am a Diet Coke-aholic and I know it is very bad for me. It is one of my only vices, but I’m trying to break the DC habit. I saw this at TJs and the reason I like it is because it is flavored with Stevia instead of aspartame or Splenda. I try to avoid aspartame and Splenda if possible (except for Diet Coke…lol). Splenda is made with chlorine and who wants that in your body AND it really doesn’t agree with me. Hopefully this lemonade will take the edge off my Diet Coke obsession.
This soup is one of my all time favorites…I have been eating it for years. It is low calorie, low fat, lower carb and very tasty. It is a great fall/winter soup because it has substance. 1 cup is 90 calories and the container holds 4 cups. Great with some grilled cheese.
I mentioned that I drink warm water with a fresh squeezed lemon in it every morning. Lemons have been 69 cents each at my regular food store, which gets pricey when you are using one a day. These lemon are reasonably priced so I was excited to find them.
Do you shop at Trader Joe’s? What are your favorite products?
Trader Joe’s is my JAM. I love their butternet squash soup!
LOVE that soup!!!!
I’ve been to Trader Joe’s but don’t normally shop there since it’s not nearby. I did enjoy my shopping experience there.
I lived near one and then I moved and there wasn’t one close by. Within the past 5 years, 2 have opened near me and I LOVE them. I’d be sad if one wasn’t close by.
There’s a Trader Joes a couple of blocks from my apartment. I do all my shopping there. Love it!
You are so lucky!! I have 2 close by by car and I LOVE them.
I’ve never been to Trader Joe’s. I’ll have to make a trip soon!
If you have one nearby, you have to go…it’s awesome
All yummy! I love the beet hummus too and the price of the lemons are always better than most places!
Beet hummus rules!!!!
I love Trader Joe’s! Lately I seem to be really enjoying the sweet tea, frozen edamame (makes an easy snack to defrost and nibble at work) and their orange chicken and packets of instant rice – such an easy dinner!
Orange chicken sounds yummy…I’ll have to check it out.
Thanks for sharing your finds! We love Trader Joe’s and it’s within walking distance. 🙂
You are so lucky to be able to walk there!!! I have 2 within driving distance
I love trader joes too! One of our new favorite products is the pastrami smoked salmon. It is so good on a toasted bagel!
I don’t think I’ve ever had something from TJs that I haven’t liked:)
Trader Joes – I could spend hours there!!!! Such a great place for fantastic and cheap food! I need to try that beet hummus asap
Beet hummus…yessssssss…I could just wander around for hours too….so many great treats
I love Trader Joes. Cookie Butter is my all time fave from TJ. I’ve never had anything from TJ that I didn’t like though!
I totally agree…I don’t think I’ve ever had something that wasn’t great…cookie butter sounds AWESOME
I will have to try the beet hummus. As a kid, I hated beets (we only had canned beets), but I’ve grown to love them as an adult.
Beet Hummus is the best
I’ve never tried their beet hummus. I will definitely pick it up this week!
Definitely get it if you like beets…it’s so yummy
What a great hull! That Butternut Squash soup is making my mouth water!
Absolutely yummy soups:)
We don’t have Trader Joe’s where I live but it definitely looks like my kind of store with all the healthy food. I’d have fun shopping there!
I’m sorry that you don’t have a TJs near you…it is definitely a great store
I love Trader Joe’s! I always find something new there, and I think they have a great selection of stuff!
The problem is that you can ALWAYS find something new and yummy…lol…LOVE it there
I wish we had a Trader Joe’s nearby. There will be one before too long. That pink lemonade looks yummy.
Hope you get a TJs soon…it’s an awesome place
I’ve never seen the beet hummus before! I need to try it! That Lemonade also sounds really good. I drink a lot of iced tea, but need to sweeten it. I try to mostly use stevia, but it’s not always sweet enough. I’m a recovering Diet Coke-a-holic myself 🙂
I know what you mean about the Stevia…I feel your pain about being a recovering Diet Coke-aholic…be sure to give the lemonade a try
I love trader joes! It’s been awhile since I have been there but they have so much great stuff!
I have 2 near me, but I don’t get there as often as I would like
I always get so jealous when I see all the cool stuff at trader joe’s the one here is so far from me! I think I’ll have to make a trip there though for those pre made salads!
I’m lucky in that I have 2 TJs close by…that has only been in the last 5 years or so…I hate when there wasn’t one nearby because it was such a far drive
I think about buying that beet hummus every time I go there. Maybe I’ll have to get it next time.
Definitely get it…you will not be sorry
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Thanks Cristina:)