HEALTHY TRADER JOE’S FAVORITES | Nutritionist-Approved Must-Haves To Keep Your Pantry Stocked With!

[@MollieMason]

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[@cassandrastiltz9467]

You should do more Trader Joe's hauls! It was nice seeing what you had to say from a nutritionist point of view!

[@MollieMason]

I'm so glad it was helpful for you, Cassandra! What other stores would you like to see hauls from??

[@carol526]

Thanks for explaining the difference between Cacao and Cocoa powders! I have always wondered.

[@HannahHughes]

Me too! I was thinking the same thing!

[@MollieMason]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barbredmond6176]

Loved this review Mollie…do more plz!

[@MollieMason]

I can definitely do more! Do you want more from Trader Joe's or is there another grocery store you'd like to see?

[@lilydave3915]

Love your video’s. My husband & I love TJ’s too, yes we love the coconut milk, goat cheese and some of our other favorites are the chicken andouille sausage, Tunisian Harrissa sauce, green goddess dressing, sriracha tofu, coconut water

[@MollieMason]

Oo yum! I have tried the sausage but I’ll have to check out the Harissa sauce!

[@megandoherty7468]

Hi Mollie! You HAVE to try the Dorot frozen garlic cubes from Trader Joe’s!! Way better than the jar garlic, tastes so fresh, and you just pop it out like a little ice cube tray! My absolute staple from Trader Joe’s! 🤍

[@MollieMason]

Oooo I will so have to check that out!! Where's it located in the frozen section?

[@ddubbs9629]

@@MollieMason freezer section..they have the frozen ginger cubes too.

[@vicksta8875]

I love Trader Joes !! Ive just started shopping here, and im HOOKED!! THE PRICES ARE FABULOUS AS WELL!!! 💗💗💗

[@MollieMason]

Isn't it great!? What have been your favorite TJ's finds so far? 🛒

[@lynnloehr1566]

Everything but the bagel yogurt dip is so good with the costco celery sticks.

[@MollieMason]

Oo I haven’t tried the yogurt dip! Maybe I’ll give that a go! Thanks for the rec 🤗

[@hwyla4416]

New to your channel. This just popped up below a KZbin I was watching. I’m going to suggest that if someone doesn’t want the ‘mixed nuts’ butter, Trader Joe’s does sell not just bags of walnuts, but also Brazil nuts! It is the only place I’ve found to buy plain Brazil nuts, not part of mixed nuts. I eat one or two a day, first thing in the morning, almost as if it was a vitamin! And for those who think frozen rice silly, I don’t know why but I honestly burn brown rice every time I cook it on the stove. Burned to the point it must be tossed out! So, for me it is frozen rice or white rice - and we know white rice is not quite so good for you as whole rice.

[@MollieMason]

I love this, Hwyla! Glad the frozen rice is helpful for you! I understand the burning rice - it's easy to do if you don't have the right pot.

[@samanthalake5011]

I love the sweet corn, jasmine rice, spinach ravioli, and chipotle corn chips at TJs.💜

[@MollieMason]

Ooo yum I'll have to try the sweet corn!

[@kadeeeartiaga]

Omgggg! I’m so obsessed with coconut milk, too! 😍😋

[@MollieMason]

It's the best, right?! 🥥🥛 What's your favorite way to use it??

[@randimack5067]

Smoothies

[@54frances]

I watched a series on Netflix , Rotten, one episode was about jarred garlic, interesting to watch.

[@MollieMason]

Oh interesting! I’ll have to give it a watch

[@54frances]

Great haul from TJ’s

[@MollieMason]

So glad it was helpful for you 💛

[@rachaelrichardi-bucio9530]

I loved your energy and your video!!! Thanks for sharing-can’t wait to try your soup recipes!

[@MollieMason]

Aw Rachael thank you! I so appreciate your sweet words! I'm excited to share more with you 🥰

[@ansleycorson5575]

thank you for this video !!! just extended my Trader Joe’s list :)

[@MollieMason]

So glad it was helpful! 💛

[@PriesterinDesLichts]

High oleic sunflower oil is actually not that bad, it has a similar fatty acid profile like olive oil (mostly mono unsaturated). Sesame oil on the other hand is much much higher in omega 6 fatty acids. I would go very easy on the nuts and nut butters, too. I am from Europe and I am amazed at all the great things you can get from Trader Joe's!! I have started buying more from farmer's markets lately and am making more things from scratch, but some convenience is also nice!! I would love to try this coconut milk! :)

[@womanofstill]

Your video (this video) just showed up in my suggested so you’re definitely doing something right with your KZbin practices! I’m your 195th subscriber… and I’m so happy to be here to watch your channel grow!

[@MollieMason]

Aw thanks Brandi, thanks for subscribing I'm so glad to have you! Looking forward to sharing more with you 🤗

[@cherylcosgrove511]

Yay ,our TJs just opened yesterday! I’ll have to pick up some of your suggestions 🥰

[@MollieMason]

Oh yay that's so exciting! Yes give some a try and let me know what you think!!

[@natsasmr99]

i recently found your channel and omg how do you not have more subs?? Love your content!

[@MollieMason]

Aw thanks girl! I'm just getting started! 🤩 Hope you stay a while! 👯‍♀️

[@sfzombie2473]

I was so happy to see Coconut milk again🤗🤗🤗

[@MollieMason]

Right?! I had some major panics when it was temporarily gone 😆 What do you use it for??

[@popculturecommentary1192]

I like minced garlic because the garlic flavor is more strong. Plus a lot of times when I cook raw garlic it turns purple and looks unappetizing to me. I just can’t seem to cook raw garlic right 😅

[@amberlyn5027]

What do you do for bread? I also am gluten free for medical reasons and I struggle with finding a small ingredient bread

[@MollieMason]

Ah I know clean gluten-free bread is hard to find! I used to go for paleo bread from a local bakery or from Julian's bakery at Whole Foods, but now I rarely eat bread so if I do I'll just go for the "good stuff" like Udi's or Canyon Bakehouse.

[@amberlyn5027]

@@MollieMason that’s awesome. I usually eat eggs and a canyon bake house English muffin for breakfast. But I want to expand and reduce processed food (I don’t eat many processed items) can you share some breakfast ideas?

[@laurawells1598]

Get fresh garlic and freeze it!! Cuts up perfect even right out of the freezer!

[@MollieMason]

Oo great idea!! Sounds great! 🧄

[@brittanijustin2956]

I feel like I need to make a trip to TJ’s now!! 😍

[@MollieMason]

Oh girl you'll love today's video that just went live too! Another TJ's haul!! 🤩

[@amandap7926]

This was a fun video even though we don’t have Traders Joes in Canada. I so agree with you about the dried mango at costco lol can’t stop won’t stop lol. I buy smaller bags from my local grocery store too.

[@MollieMason]

Haha the dried mango is DANGEROUS, it should have a warning label! 🤪

[@Kristin.Lyn-LineDance]

I love this video and all the helpful info! Thanks for sharing 😀

[@MollieMason]

So glad it was helpful for you, Kristin! 💛 Any other videos you'd like to see?

[@bridgetpicard3650]

I already buy so many of these items! I LOVE my TJ's!!!

[@MollieMason]

Aw yes love it! So many goodies! 🤩

[@wendyeskelin8765]

I hate when they add guar gums to things. My body does not like all of the added ingredients. I also get Spindrift. I haven't tried the other flavors because they don't sound appealing to me and I like the Lime, but it's one that TJ's doesn't carry. I love those Honey Mint Patties too. I haven't bought them in awhile though. On a side note I LOVE your lamp and little olive tree. Did you get them recently? And do you mind sharing where if it was recently :)

[@MollieMason]

Oh thanks Wendy! Yes, we just renovated the kitchen and I do have all the details in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZqVZoKjqpKrgtE

[@ansleycorson5575]

I would also love to learn more about vegan alternatives to bone broth!!

[@MollieMason]

Vegan collagen doesn’t exist because it’s a building block of tissues. The best you can do fully vegan is eat foods that naturally support your body’s own collagen production.

[@holisticrose9196]

Lol i got a few coconut milks in the can as well and it is the best thing ever 😋

[@MollieMason]

Soo good right?? 🥥Ours hasn't been stocked for a few weeks it's devastating! 😭😆

[@Angel-rg8sl]

Love your energy, your video, and of course Trader Joe's! How did you heal your gut?

[@MollieMason]

Aw thank you, Angel! I appreciate your kind words! 💛 I shared all about how I healed my gut in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5uWnaCOlsZnars Do you have gut health issues you're trying to heal from?

[@Angel-rg8sl]

@@MollieMason Of course, Mollie. Thank you for sharing your haul! I will definitely be watching that video as well. Yes ma'am, certainly do!

[@Rachel-ed7qm]

Can you use the coconut milk in place of heavy whipping cream? Or is heavy whipping cream not that bad 😂😅

[@MollieMason]

It depends on the recipe but grass-fed heavy whipping cream is not to be feared! 🐄

[@pamliles5371]

Gotta watch the sodium on those packaged products though. Although they are convenient that’s for sure.

[@MollieMason]

Yes good point, Pam! I always recommend keeping packaged and processed foods to a minimum even when they're healthier. But if you focus mainly on whole foods, a little sodium won't hurt - our bodies are prepared to flush that as needed!

[@donnatecce1884]

Loaded w sodium. So much of this is loaded w fat. All this deli meat? Not understanding the healthy nutritionist take on this. So sorry but.

[@MollieMason]

@@donnatecce1884 Healthy fats aren't bad, they're vital for hormone production! Many of the items in this video are packaged products but as I shared at the beginning, this is not an actual grocery haul. The vast majority of my diet is fresh produce and quality meats - the purpose of this video was to share Trader Joe's exclusive items and treats that can fit into a healthy lifestyle 💛

[@HannahHughes]

* adds entire contents of video to cart *🤤

[@MollieMason]

Yess girl get you some of this goodness! Do you already buy some of these??

[@HannahHughes]

@@MollieMason quite a few! But my sister was just telling me about that unexpected cheddar the other day and I need to try it!!

[@MollieMason]

@@HannahHughes Yesss try it with a Honeycrisp apple 😋

[@deanhenry4668]

Great video, I really enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@MollieMason]

Oh thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Subscribe, there's more to come 🙃

[@danabrajevic4913]

What dressing do you use on your goat cheese and arugula salad

[@MollieMason]

Hey Dana! It's a simple homemade dressing, I'll have to share it with y'all soon! 🥗😋

[@nancyfasolino7607]

I always have coconut milk also if I don’t I don’t feel right! I should stock up like you! Because Trader Joe’s sells out fast! I need more recipes

[@MollieMason]

Definitely download my free Meal Planning Made Easy guide because it's got all my favorite coconut milk recipes 🤩 It's linked in the description box for you!

[@MollieMason]

What are YOUR Trader Joe's go-to's? What do I need to try?? 👇🏽

[@stephanieanchor9986]

Good morning, Mollie! I just discovered you! YAY! Could you share your goat cheese salad and dressing recipe please!!! :)

[@MollieMason]

I'm so glad you're here Stephanie! Yes, I'm planning to share that recipe soon - stay tuned ☺️

[@stephanieanchor9986]

@@MollieMason thanks so much! can't wait!!!

[@rita7656]

Hi Mollie! I'm new to your channel, I really enjoyed watching your video I'm also a new subscriber thanks for sharing your video. I'll look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@MollieMason]

Aw welcome, Rita! I'm so thrilled you're here! Thanks for your kind words - I can't wait to share more with you 💛🥰

[@cameronfeezee4989]

quick question (hopefully haha), can you use the canned coconut milk as a 100% sub for milk (in our case we use my homemade almond milk but sometimes if out I need something at the ready) in all recipes? I realize there will be a coconut flavor so that would have to be considered but I am asking solely about performance for lack of better term. So, taste aside can you sub?

[@MollieMason]

Great question! It's unfortunately not a perfect even swap fr baking as it's all fat vs. real milk is protein + fat, but it should work for many things! You can also water it down to try to get more of a cow's milk consistency.

[@cameronfeezee4989]

@@MollieMason thank you!!

[@MollieMason]

@@cameronfeezee4989 You're so welcome! Let me know if you try it in a recipe!

[@YR-vz9ew]

Hi Mollie! Great video!. I am currently trying to eat "healthier" key word trying lol. But what do you think about cane sugar? Ive noticed many foods like perfect bars which are soo good have Cane sugar and i follow a guy named Bobby Parish (FlavCity) and he says its not good for you.. So just want your view on this.. I'm a newbee to the eating cleaner world hahah. God bless sis!

[@MollieMason]

Hey Yazy, welcome to the world of intentional nourishment 🥰I do agree, too much processed sugar is not good for our health. I would recommend starting to look at ingredients lists and be aware of sugar intake. Wth that said, I do believe cane sugar is better for our bodies than artificial sugars that they can't process. In something like a perfect bar, I believe the cane sugar is balanced with healthy ingredients. Stay tuned because I actually have a resource coming for you soon on how to read food labels and make healthy choices! I know you'll love it 🤩 In the meantime, download my Meal Planning Made Simple guide, it's got easy healthy recipes you'll enjoy!

[@YR-vz9ew]

@@MollieMason Awesome! ☺️ Tysm! I will!

[@MollieMason]

@@YR-vz9ew Hope it helps! 💛

[@girlteachme]

Oh course this was amazing!!! Love all your videos Mollie! 🙌🙌

[@MollieMason]

Thank you, Lana! Can't wait to see your grocery haul!

[@RozzBerry27]

Oh, I didn't know coconut milk has healthy fat! Which ones does it have?

[@MollieMason]

Yes! Coconuts are high in medium-chain triglycerdes that increase our good HDL levels and important electrolytes and minerals! Love a coconut 🥥

[@RozzBerry27]

@@MollieMason oh, I've heard of MCT's, but I didn't there was a lot of research showing significant increase in HDL. I've read research that shows saturated fat (which MCT's come from) from coconuts has been shown to increase both LDL and HDL. Are there other/better sources of healthy fats that reduce LDL?

[@randimack5067]

Does Trader Joe’s carry matcha?

[@MollieMason]

I think they sometimes carry a matcha powder although I wouldn't recommend it as it's not high quality. Here's the one I love and use daily: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXK0moyrYrepntE

[@jacquelynhudson5475]

I love it! New here💕

[@MollieMason]

So glad you enjoyed it, Jacquelyn, and I'm so glad you're here! 💛 What other videos would you like to see??

[@jacquelynhudson5475]

@@MollieMason I would like to learn about more gut healthy! Cool recipes and how to maintain this journey!

[@RunningTowardSunshine]

When you read about natural flavors in your organic chemistry book.

[@MollieMason]

Oooo what'd it say?! I took organic chem in nutrition school but we did NOT learn about natural flavors!

[@jaisazindroski2965]

You look like Melissa McCarthy ❤️❤️❤️

[@MollieMason]

Aw haha I've never gotten that one before! Must be the dimples 😊

[@jaisazindroski2965]

@@MollieMason yes it is! She’s one of my favorite actors! Love all your videos! ❤️

[@christianoflynn5886]

What do you think of nutritional yeast from Trader Joe’s?

[@MollieMason]

I haven't tried it from TJ's yet! Do you buy it from there??

[@christianoflynn5886]

@@MollieMason yeah, I buy it from there. I was wondering if you know how nutritional yeast effects your gut health?

[@ngp150]

Don’t the nuts need to be organic

[@MollieMason]

I do organic and sprouted or roasted whenever possible