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I'm a personal trainer who's been shopping at Trader Joe's: for over 10 years. Here are 9 items I always buy.
Canned beans and cheese sticks are some of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's.Ashley MartensI'm a certified personal trainer who loves shopping at Trader Joe's.I pick up proteins like the store's cheese sticks, chili-lime chicken strips, and pork tenderloin.Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi and fresh broccoli make excellent side dishes.As a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I try my best to prioritize protein-heavy and nutritious items while food shopping.That's why I love shopping at Trader Joe's. Since I started visiting the grocery chain in 2015, I've built up a solid list of mindful pantry staples, meats, and frozen items that make quick and easy meals.Here are some of the many items that. always make it into my cart.I like Trader Joe's peanut butter, which is made with one simple ingredient.Ashley MartensSome peanut butters contain added oils, sugar, or stabilizers, so I opt for Trader Joe's creamy, unsalted version instead. I love that it keeps things simple with just one ingredient: peanuts.Plus, at $2.49 a jar, I can't go wrong with this purchase.Trader Joe's mild cheddar. cheese snack sticks are a good source of fat and protein.Ashley MartensWhen I need a quick snack, I grab Trader Joe's mild cheddar cheese snack sticks. With 8 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein, this 100-calorie cheese stick keeps me satiated between meals.I especially love to pair them with a stack of Trader Joe's golden round crackers.The store's chili-lime chicken strips make taco night a breeze.Ashley MartensI love making tacos and burrito bowls with Trader Joe's fully cooked chili-lime chicken strips — especially if I'm in a pinch. I simply toss the chicken in the microwave and add it to soft shell tacos.Fresh broccoli makes a great side dish for any meal.Ashley MartensFresh broccoli is a must-purchase item on my bimonthly Trader Joe's runs, mostly because it pairs well with everything. I like to roast it with a drizzle of avocado oil and enjoy as a nutritious side dish.When I need a break from chicken, I usually opt for a roasted pork tenderloin.Ashley MartensPacked with black peppercorns and garlic seasoning, Trader Joe's pork tenderloin is a quick and easy meal, especially when I have guests over.I like to pair it with roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet-potato cubes.I love elevating my meals with Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi.Ashley MartensWhen I want to sneak extra vegetables into my meals, I reach for Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi.I pan-fry it with some avocado oil and serve it with chicken for a quick and easy dinner.Trader Joe's wild-caught salmon is one of my favorite dinner options.Ashley MartensI love salmon and typically eat it two or three times a week. Luckily, Trader Joe's wild-caught salmon comes in a pack of two filets.The fish is especially tasty when served alongside steamed jasmine rice and roasted broccoli.Canned beans are a good plant-based protein.Ashley MartensOn days when I'm not in the mood for meat, I reach for a can of beans.Black beans pair well with jasmine rice, and the store's refried beans taste great with soft tortilla shells.I always grab a bag of jasmine rice.Ashley MartensJasmine rice makes a great foundation for pretty much any meal. I use it as a base for homemade burrito bowls and stir-frys, or enjoy it as a side dish with any protein source or veggie.Read the original article on Business Insider
