I'm a personal trainer who's been shopping at Trader Joe's for over 10 years. Here are 9 items I always buy.

• I pick up proteins like the store’s cheese sticks, chili-lime chicken strips, and pork tenderloin.
• Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi and fresh broccoli make excellent side dishes.

Trader Joe’s wild-caught salmon is one of my favorite dinner options.

I love salmon and typically eat it two or three times a week. Luckily, Trader Joe’s wild-caught salmon comes in a pack of two filets.

The fish is especially tasty when served alongside steamed jasmine rice and roasted broccoli.

Canned beans are a good plant-based protein.

On days when I’m not in the mood for meat, I reach for a can of beans.

Black beans pair well with jasmine rice, and the store’s refried beans taste great with soft tortilla shells.

I always grab a bag of jasmine rice.

Jasmine rice makes a great foundation for pretty much any meal. I use it as a base for homemade burrito bowls and stir-frys, or enjoy it as a side dish with any protein source or veggie.