Popsugar Health & Fitness Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Healthy Shopping List This Healthy Shopping List Will Make Your Next Trip to Trader Joe's So Much Simpler 19 May 2019 by Hajar Larbah Image Source: Flickr user Mike Mozart It's possible to make healthy choices when eating out, but the truth is nothing beats a home-cooked meal. When you prepare your own food, you can decide exactly what goes onto each plate, and tailor your meal plan to meet your goals, whatever they may be. Still, if you find yourself at times overwhelmed in the grocery store, this shopping list — specifically designed for going aisle by aisle at Trader Joe's — can help keep you on track. It's the perfect place to stock up, because TJ's shelves are loaded with goods that make meal prep easier. Vegetables Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah Aim to fill half your cart with fresh vegetables and fruits, just as you would your plate. Trader Joe's offers some veggies pre-chopped to make meal prep even easier. Brussels sprouts Broccoli Courgette Asparagus Mushrooms Carrots Cucumbers Tomatoes Bell peppers Sweet potatoes Butternut squash spirals Riced cauliflower Salad spring mix 1 / 11 Fruit Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah When you can, eat the fruit that's in season. This often helps cut down on your grocery bill. Strawberries Raspberries Blueberries Mango Grapefruit Kiwi Pineapple Cantaloupe Apples Oranges Banana Pears 2 / 11 Grains, Pasta, and Bread Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah Carbs are not the enemy, especially when there are so many healthy options to pick from. Brown rice Quinoa Barley Farro Whole-grain pasta Red lentil pasta Gluten-free pasta Whole-grain bread 3 / 11 Breakfast Staples Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah Breakfast doesn't have to be a chore. Grab these ingredients so you can whip up some overnight oats or a simple yoghurt bowl. Oatmeal Granola Cereal Bars 4 / 11 Canned and Jarred Goods Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah There are tons of plant-based protein options in this section, and Trader Joe's is famous for its delicious variety of salsas. Beans Chickpeas Tuna Sardines Salsa Hot sauce Nut butter 5 / 11 Cooking Oils Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah Cooking oils are an excellent source of healthy fats, which help keep you satisfied between meals. Olive oil Avocado oil Walnut oil Coconut oil Oil sprays Ghee 6 / 11 Frozen Foods Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah Trader Joe's is a mecca of frozen foods that make throwing dinner together a breeze. Cauliflower rice Cooked rice Vegetables Fruit Cauliflower gnocchi Vegetable patties Courgette spirals Acai puree packets Jackfruit cakes 7 / 11 Meat and Seafood Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah Choose lean proteins as frequently as possible, limiting red meat to a serving or two per week. Chicken Turkey Duck Salmon Shrimp Lamb Steak Sausages 8 / 11 Eggs and Dairy Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah Eggs are a good source of protein, and you'll find plenty of other staples in this aisle, including dairy-free alternatives. Eggs Cow's milk Almond milk Greek yoghurt Cottage cheese Cheese Sour cream Kefir 9 / 11 Dips, Sauces, and Spreads Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah Use these picks as a dip for vegetables, or as a dressing, marinade, or pasta sauce — they'll make any homemade snack or meal tastier. Hummus Guacamole Dairy-free queso Zhoug sauce Vegan pesto Cucumber dip Bruschetta sauce Jalapeño lime almond dip Pico de gallo 10 / 11 Prepared Foods Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah If you struggle to find time to cook, skip the drive-thru and stop by this section of the store for a quick bite. Cooked chicken Prepared salad bowls Egg white salad Wraps 11 / 11 ShoppingTrader Joe'sHealthy LivingHealthy Eating Tips