I'm a dietitian who loves Aldi. I rely on these 11 staples to feed my family of 4 on a budget.

Every week, I go to Aldi for wallet-friendly, nutrient-dense buys to feed my family.

Jennifer Messineo

I'm a registered dietitian feeding my family of four — including one teenage boy with an appetite for two — on a budget, so balancing nutrition and cost is my priority.Before I became a dietitian, I was a frugal shopper who relied on store brands and sales that kept my family below our target budget.When an Aldi opened nearby, I didn't expect shopping there to drastically help us save money on groceries, nor was I convinced that its product quality could match that of other store brands.It turns out I was wrong on both accounts. And once I began bargain shopping for organic milk to give my toddler, I became a true Aldi enthusiast.Now, I visit the discount grocer weekly for nutrient-dense staples that help stretch our grocery bill even further. Here are a few of my go-to Aldi buys when shopping for my family of four on a budget.

Frozen berries are one of the best bargain staples at Aldi.

I can toss Aldi's frozen berries in my overnight oats.