I rarely leave Trader Joe's without buying some tiny tomatoes and ground turkey.
Meridan Zerner
As a dietitian, my clients assume my grocery basket will look like a wellness-retreat postcard in food form, complete with kale, wild salmon, and an excessive amount of chia seeds.Yes, occasionally you will find salmon and chia — but in reality, my weekly Trader Joe's haul reflects a more balanced approach. My basket says, "I care about my health … but I also have emails, deadlines, laundry, and about 11 minutes to make dinner."After 25 years as a dietitian, I live by two rules: Healthy eating can include a few minimally processed items, and anything I make must taste good.I like to plan for those days when motivation has left the group chat with six Trader Joe's staples.
The organic Caesar salad kit is an easy way to get some greens.
The Caesar salad kit includes croutons, Parmesan, and a creamy dressing.
