Trader Joes: Healthy Eating Grocery Guide

Trader Joe’s is such a win when it comes to grocery store prices and hidden healthy gems. The trick is avoiding vegetable oils and other hidden added sugars or additives when shopping the store! That’s why I put together this guide for you. These are also great tips for your weight loss goals.

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Trader Joe’s Healthy High Protein Foods:

I’m actually really impressed with Trader Joe’s selection of high quality protein options available for a good price.

Grass-fed Ground Beef

Grass-fed Steak

Organic Chicken

Organic Chicken Sausage

Chicken Meatballs (by chicken and sausage)

Organic Hot Dogs

Organic Turkey

Organic Tempeh

Wild Caught Salmon

Wild Caught Shrimp (in frozen section)

Smoked Salmon

Pasture Eggs

Greek Yogurt

Organic String Cheese

Canned Tuna

Trader Joe’s Produce

They have tons of fresh fruits and vegetables! Don’t skimp on this section.

Trader Joe’s Pre Cooked Items

This is one category you will want to definitely double check ingredients. Here are my favorite Trader Joe’s pre-cooked items with better ingredients.

Chicken Tikka Masala (in the fresh not frozen section)

Roast Chicken Breast with Rib Meat

Grass-fed Beef Sirloin Roast

A lot of their chicken sausages have solid ingredients! Double check each one specific one you buy.

Kettle Cooked Chicken Soup

Trader Joe’s Healthy Snacks

There is a great selection of nuts and seeds at Trader Joe’s. Here are some of my favorite snack ideas.

Raw Cashews

Lightly Salted Almonds

Roasted Peanuts

Simple Ingredient Peanut Butter (pair with some fresh fruit)

Simple Ingredient Almond Butter

Greek yogurt + fresh fruit

Organic Olive Oil Popcorn

Organic Popcorn Kernels

Organic Lundberg Rice Cakes

Pre-Made Overnight Oats

Rolled Oats

Trader Joe’s Healthy Desserts

Honestly, I wasn’t too impressed by Trader Joe’s dessert selection in terms of cleaner ingredients but these are two items I love in the frozen section with solid ingredients.

Gone Berry Crazy (chocolate strawberries)

Gona Bananas (chocolate bananas)

Trader Joe’s Healthiest Fall Items

Roasted Vegetables dressed with garlic and herbs (in the pre-made section)

Pre-Cut Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash Zig-Zags

Kettle Cooked Chicken Soup

Harvest Chili

Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Perfect Bars (just be aware of the sugar)

Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew

Harvest Fall Salsa

Trader Joe’s 4 Ingredient Meal Ideas

If you want some simple Trader Joe’s ideas for your week night dinner or lunch, I got you!

Dinner Idea 1 – Low Carb Pasta: Chicken meatballs + hearts of palm pasta  + organic vodka sauce + cheese

Dinner Idea 2 – High Protein Taco Bowl: Grass-fed beef + Frozen Cauliflower Rice + Avocado + Salsa

Dinner Idea 3 – Wild Salmon Edamame Bowls – Wild Caught Salmon + White Rice + Shelled Edamame + Avocado

Dinner Idea 4 – High Protein Shrimp Bowls – Wild Caught Shrimp + Frozen Mexican Style Riced Cauliflower + Corn or Regular Salsa + TJs Taco

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