I'm a personal trainer who shops at Trader Joe's. Here are 11 things I buy for easy meal prep.

As a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and yoga teacher who also works full-time at a nonprofit, my schedule is packed.

Meal prepping is essential as I juggle classes, meetings, and more.

Trader Joe’s has been my go-to store for high-protein, nutritious meal prep essentials for more than a decade.

Plus, as someone who generally eats a plant-based diet, Trader Joe’s has plenty of options.

Here are some of the items that always make the cut when I’m meal-prepping.