After working at Trader Joe's for 3 years, I still come back for these 8 underrated items

I'm a Pilates instructor who's been shopping at Trader Joe's for 22 years. Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy.

I'm a professional chef who's often too tired to cook for myself. I swear by these 6 Trader Joe's items.

I'm a doctor who studies longevity. Here are 8 things I always put in my Trader Joe's cart — and 4 I never buy.

Some Trader Joe's items are impossible to resist. As someone who used to work there, I know this better than anyone.

As someone who is neurodivergent, I tend to look for quick, frozen staples and easy-to-make meals. I don't often cook fancy dishes unless I'm feeling particularly inspired — for instance, if I just found an enticing recipe on TikTok.

Luckily for me, Trader Joe's has a wealth of products that make for simple, affordable meals. These are the ones that are always on my shopping list.

I've tried overnight oats from several brands and found many to be either too mushy or too sweet. These, however, are perfect.

The frozen hashbrowns are a cult favorite, and I've come to understand why.

When I worked at Trader Joe's, customers would constantly ask if these were in stock. I didn't understand the hype … until I tried them.

I first tried this combo after a customer recommended it. I've sworn by it ever since.

A customer once convinced me to try Trader Joe's dolmas, and I've been hooked ever since. You can eat these little grape leaf-wrapped rice rolls right out of the can!