LC at Trader Joes?

SassieladyAZ · 09-05-2011, 02:17 PM

If any of you shop here, can you share your "must have's" from Trader Joes? Im looking for new ideas and wanting to get a little healthier too! I live in the Southwest and so I know most of our grocers are different. But, feel free to share other finds...at other stores too!

wifey · 09-05-2011, 02:33 PM

For LC:
Fish
Crab
Salmon Lox
Sausages/hot dogs
Chicken
Ground beef
Veggies

Mobear · 09-05-2011, 02:39 PM

Here is a link to a recent discussion of Trader Joe's. Its an interesting place and I may have to go there for fage full fat as my grocery seems to only carry 0%. Trader Joe's

Just curious did you ever receive your order from Netrition?

SassieladyAZ · 09-05-2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobear

Here is a link to a recent discussion of Trader Joe's. Its an interesting place and I may have to go there for fage full fat as my grocery seems to only carry 0%. Trader Joe's

Just curious did you ever receive your order from Netrition?

Thanks for the link...I know repeat threads are annoying, I guess I should have searched a little better

No, haven't recieved my order yet. I am hoping maybe tomorrow or Weds. I only ordered 5 products. I want to try a few things first and then mabe place a larger order....

muffin_maiden · 09-05-2011, 03:29 PM

I like to buy their mayo (it has no sugar like other mayos) and their almond meal. The price of the almond meal is pretty cheap, I think around $4. Whole foods wanted $13 for half that amount!

ravenrose · 09-05-2011, 07:28 PM

almond meal and mayonnaise. heavy cream. that's it. they specialize in "healthy carbs" and "this costs way too much."

verbqueen · 09-05-2011, 07:30 PM

They have sugar-free chocolate dipped almonds, and they're GOOD.

I like their buffalo chicken meatballs, only 1 gram per serving, and their chicken patties (these are both in the refrigerated entree area.) They also lots of kinds of frozen fish for good prices.

wifey · 09-05-2011, 07:43 PM

I do most of my shopping there. I think it is all priced low and the product is good.

2bflawless · 09-06-2011, 04:14 PM

Trader Joes':
Almond Butter w/Sea Salt...So delicious and cheap!
Nuts
avocados
parmesean cheese

Vanessa120 · 09-06-2011, 04:21 PM

Organic Frozen Wild Blueberries
Organic Frozen Raspberries
Organic Frozen Strawberries
Organic Frozen Green Beans
New Zealand Grassfed Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Organic Beef Broth/Stock
Dr. Bronner's Bar Soap
85% Dark Chocolate
Flavored Seltzer Water

lighterbeing · 09-08-2011, 07:06 AM

Oh, yea I really love that New Zealand grassfed cheese, and the price is good for grassfed.
Also, the peanut butter, nuts, dairy products, and frozen veggies. Some items are quite reasonable. And I love the french green beans, great stir fried with bacon and mushrooms.
I think TJ's is a fun place to shop, and I like the small size.

Matrigna · 09-08-2011, 10:58 AM

I miss having a Trader Joe's around me!

This time of year? You've gotta try their rock shrimp, in the frozen seafoods section. It tastes a lot like lobster!

HeatherKae · 09-08-2011, 01:07 PM

I love these TJ threads.

I go there and, without a list, cannot find anything. But when I've got my list from here, I love it.

Gotta try those rock shrimp!

Mom2AYorkie · 09-08-2011, 04:28 PM

I get my flax there! good brand, low price, they also have good nuts available if u are at that rung yet

Kerry · 09-08-2011, 05:24 PM

ok so im not VLC im eating paleo and do eat moderate carbs so my list may seem a little crazy.

I love there selection of raw nuts, raw almond butter, and dried (no added sugar) fruit
They have amazing sausages
There ground 80/20 ground beef is a great price
I love there plantain chips
and the seaweed chips (very low in carbs)
they have great organic broths that i can have with not alot of ingredients
OMG They have a garlic salsa that is worth fighting over, and also a green tomatillo sauce that is worth getting into a fight over..

oh and its not low carb, but if you need a cooler there sholder strap cooler is a great steal for $6.99

SassieladyAZ · 09-08-2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kerry

ok so im not VLC im eating paleo and do eat moderate carbs so my list may seem a little crazy.

I love there selection of raw nuts, raw almond butter, and dried (no added sugar) fruit
They have amazing sausages
There ground 80/20 ground beef is a great price
I love there plantain chips
and the seaweed chips (very low in carbs)
they have great organic broths that i can have with not alot of ingredients
OMG They have a garlic salsa that is worth fighting over, and also a green tomatillo sauce that is worth getting into a fight over..

oh and its not low carb, but if you need a cooler there sholder strap cooler is a great steal for $6.99

Can you give me more info an the garlic salsa and green tomatillo sauce??? Please....

stilltryin · 09-08-2011, 06:55 PM

i am planning a trip to trader joes tomorrow. its a 45 minute ride so i dont get there often..the buffalo chicken meatballs got my attention.yum. are they in the fresh or frozen section?..the garlic salsa and green tomatillo sauce sound good too..the full fat fage is none existant in my local grocery stores so i will get that as well as some coffee and frozen green beans.

Kerry · 09-08-2011, 06:59 PM

The green is called salsa verde. I don't have a jar so I can't give you the stats.
The red is roasted garlic salsa.. 3 carbs for 2tbsp

SassieladyAZ · 09-11-2011, 09:18 PM

Well, I could not find some of the things on my list: Almond Flour, The meatballs....and a few other things...guess not all TJ's have the same variety~

lisabinil · 09-11-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SassieladyAZ

Well, I could not find some of the things on my list: Almond Flour, The meatballs....and a few other things...guess not all TJ's have the same variety~

The almond meal is in the section with the nuts-did you check there?

Jonahsafta · 09-11-2011, 09:42 PM

Greek yogurt
ground beef
froz veggies!!!! OHMY GOSH
salad greens
Butter....
1/2 and 1/2
salad greens
almonds
eggs
mayo
cheese!!! so many choices!!!
their meat is beyond awesome

Ezekial Bread

Im going there this week....

SassieladyAZ · 09-12-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisabinil

The almond meal is in the section with the nuts-did you check there?

Ok, so I was under the impression that Almond Flour and Almond Meal were two different things....I guess I am mistaken.

jessrose18 · 09-12-2011, 12:39 PM

dont forget they have great prices on evoo!
almond flour at my tj's is in the baking goods isle not by the nuts. and yes it is a great price, along with flax seed.

Victrola · 09-12-2011, 12:42 PM

The shredded raw parmesan cheese (admittedly I haven't checked for starches) makes wonderful cheese crisps.

09-05-2011, 02:17 PM	#1
SassieladyAZ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 445 Gallery: SassieladyAZ Stats: 171/153/135 5'5" WOE: Atkins/Moderate carbs Start Date: Feb.2010	LC at Trader Joes? If any of you shop here, can you share your "must have's" from Trader Joes? Im looking for new ideas and wanting to get a little healthier too! I live in the Southwest and so I know most of our grocers are different. But, feel free to share other finds...at other stores too!

09-08-2011, 05:24 PM	#15
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	ok so im not VLC im eating paleo and do eat moderate carbs so my list may seem a little crazy. I love there selection of raw nuts, raw almond butter, and dried (no added sugar) fruit They have amazing sausages There ground 80/20 ground beef is a great price I love there plantain chips and the seaweed chips (very low in carbs) they have great organic broths that i can have with not alot of ingredients OMG They have a garlic salsa that is worth fighting over, and also a green tomatillo sauce that is worth getting into a fight over.. oh and its not low carb, but if you need a cooler there sholder strap cooler is a great steal for $6.99 __________________ Low carb isnt just my life style, its my hobby ~OurLuvsFromAbove~ Mini Goals: 175(5/14/11) 164(6/29/11) 150 (3/29/12) 145 Fit into my Guess Black Skinny Jeans "i may pause, but I don't stop" Follow me on Instagram: QueenBacon

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09-05-2011, 02:33 PM	#2
wifey Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 21,501 Gallery: wifey Stats: goal is size 10	For LC: Fish Crab Salmon Lox Sausages/hot dogs Chicken Ground beef Veggies

09-05-2011, 02:39 PM	#3
Mobear Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: Mobear Stats: 235/192/LESS WOE: Bernstein Start Date: 9/2010	Here is a link to a recent discussion of Trader Joe's. Its an interesting place and I may have to go there for fage full fat as my grocery seems to only carry 0%. Trader Joe's Just curious did you ever receive your order from Netrition?

09-05-2011, 03:29 PM	#5
muffin_maiden Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 558 Gallery: muffin_maiden Stats: Doesn't matter/its a number/healthy WOE: LC Start Date: November 2011	I like to buy their mayo (it has no sugar like other mayos) and their almond meal. The price of the almond meal is pretty cheap, I think around $4. Whole foods wanted $13 for half that amount!

09-05-2011, 07:28 PM	#6
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,061 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	almond meal and mayonnaise. heavy cream. that's it. they specialize in "healthy carbs" and "this costs way too much."

09-05-2011, 07:30 PM	#7
verbqueen Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,658 Gallery: verbqueen Stats: 224/163 WOE: hhcg, VLCD12	They have sugar-free chocolate dipped almonds, and they're GOOD. I like their buffalo chicken meatballs, only 1 gram per serving, and their chicken patties (these are both in the refrigerated entree area.) They also lots of kinds of frozen fish for good prices.

09-05-2011, 07:43 PM	#8
wifey Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 21,501 Gallery: wifey Stats: goal is size 10	I do most of my shopping there. I think it is all priced low and the product is good.

09-06-2011, 04:14 PM	#9
2bflawless Do you know your CCLL? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: q Posts: 2,859 Gallery: 2bflawless	Trader Joes': Almond Butter w/Sea Salt...So delicious and cheap! Nuts avocados parmesean cheese

09-06-2011, 04:21 PM	#10
Vanessa120 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,846 Gallery: Vanessa120 Stats: 189/130 size 2-4 5'4" WOE: Low Carb Real Food Start Date: Low Carb Since 2001	Organic Frozen Wild Blueberries Organic Frozen Raspberries Organic Frozen Strawberries Organic Frozen Green Beans New Zealand Grassfed Sharp Cheddar Cheese Organic Beef Broth/Stock Dr. Bronner's Bar Soap 85% Dark Chocolate Flavored Seltzer Water

09-08-2011, 07:06 AM	#11
lighterbeing Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kennesaw, Ga. Posts: 773 Gallery: lighterbeing Stats: 2much /...I rarely weigh.../160 WOE: Atkins most of the time Start Date: June 2009	Oh, yea I really love that New Zealand grassfed cheese, and the price is good for grassfed. Also, the peanut butter, nuts, dairy products, and frozen veggies. Some items are quite reasonable. And I love the french green beans, great stir fried with bacon and mushrooms. I think TJ's is a fun place to shop, and I like the small size.

09-08-2011, 10:58 AM	#12
Matrigna Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,376 Gallery: Matrigna Stats: 238/190/130 (5'4") WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 8/15/11	I miss having a Trader Joe's around me! This time of year? You've gotta try their rock shrimp, in the frozen seafoods section. It tastes a lot like lobster!

09-08-2011, 01:07 PM	#13
HeatherKae Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Carpenter's House Posts: 229 Gallery: HeatherKae Stats: 198/198/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6 September '11	I love these TJ threads. I go there and, without a list, cannot find anything. But when I've got my list from here, I love it. Gotta try those rock shrimp!

09-08-2011, 04:28 PM	#14
Mom2AYorkie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 196 Gallery: Mom2AYorkie Stats: 250/195/165 , 27 years old WOE: LC Start Date: Jan 2011	I get my flax there! good brand, low price, they also have good nuts available if u are at that rung yet

09-08-2011, 06:55 PM	#17
stilltryin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: phila.pa Posts: 501 Gallery: stilltryin Stats: 160/155/135 WOE: atkins	i am planning a trip to trader joes tomorrow. its a 45 minute ride so i dont get there often..the buffalo chicken meatballs got my attention.yum. are they in the fresh or frozen section?..the garlic salsa and green tomatillo sauce sound good too..the full fat fage is none existant in my local grocery stores so i will get that as well as some coffee and frozen green beans.

09-08-2011, 06:59 PM	#18
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	The green is called salsa verde. I don't have a jar so I can't give you the stats. The red is roasted garlic salsa.. 3 carbs for 2tbsp

09-11-2011, 09:18 PM	#19
SassieladyAZ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 445 Gallery: SassieladyAZ Stats: 171/153/135 5'5" WOE: Atkins/Moderate carbs Start Date: Feb.2010	Well, I could not find some of the things on my list: Almond Flour, The meatballs....and a few other things...guess not all TJ's have the same variety~

09-11-2011, 09:42 PM	#21
Jonahsafta Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LV Posts: 2,432 Gallery: Jonahsafta Stats: 165/157.8/153 WOE: Atkins Start Date: orig. 1995 @248#	Greek yogurt ground beef froz veggies!!!! OHMY GOSH salad greens Butter.... 1/2 and 1/2 salad greens almonds eggs mayo cheese!!! so many choices!!! their meat is beyond awesome Ezekial Bread Im going there this week....

09-12-2011, 12:39 PM	#23
jessrose18 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 155 Gallery: jessrose18 Stats: 204/187/160 WOE: Atkins	dont forget they have great prices on evoo! almond flour at my tj's is in the baking goods isle not by the nuts. and yes it is a great price, along with flax seed.

09-12-2011, 12:42 PM	#24
Victrola Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,550 Gallery: Victrola Stats: Who currently knows? WOE: Keeping it under 20g daily Start Date: 11/17/2009	The shredded raw parmesan cheese (admittedly I haven't checked for starches) makes wonderful cheese crisps.