The worst new summer foods at Trader Joe's, according to an RD
They are hot and trendy, but not so that your health will appreciate.
Summer is a hot weather for new and exciting objects to appear on grocery shelves (next to your tried-and-genuinefavorite) And beloved grocery chainJoe's Trader Has been busy release a pile of fun and connected products this season.
But all these new goodies are not part of the healthy box, which is why you should think twice before diving into your cart. You will find below the new unhealthy Trader Joe's summer products, as judged by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, Fand, aEat this, not that! Medical expert, award-winning nutrition expert, andThe Wall Street newspaper best author ofThe cookbook of family immunity.
And for more inso food purchases, consult the7 healthiest foods to eat right now.
Sparkling lemonade
It may be theNew Drink on Joe Trader ShelvesBut it's not a nutrition winner. "Although it's only 70 calorie by can, everything is added with sugar with a 17 grams!" Amidor says.
"You'd better with a glass of Seltzer with lemon slices or make your own lemonade so that you can better control added sugar," she suggests.
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Mandarin cream bars
This nostalgic treatment Does everything you want from an ice cream truck but in the freezer at Trader Joe's. That said, it's one of the worst new summer articles at the grocery chain. (Fortunately, there is an ice cream dessert on theEating listing.)
A portion (two bars) has 250 calories, 10 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 40 milligrams of sodium, 34 grams of carbohydrates, 32 grams of sugars and 3 grams of protein.
The added sugar content of 27 grams "equals nearly 6.5 granulated sugar teaspoons," says Amidor. In this spirit, only a bar. Or ", opt for a spoon of actual ice cream or make your own ice with Greek yogurt and your favorite fruits."
Chile Lime Mayonnaise
Chile Lime is a popular flavor at TJ and does not surprise that the grocery chain hasA new version From this to enjoy this summer (the brand suggests it to put it on small breads, fish tacos, fresh corn or cabbage). However, it's not dense nutritive ... and it's full of calories and fat.
A tablespoon of Mayo has 100 calories, 11 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated grease and 10 milligrams of sodium. "Although Chile's lime flavor probably makes this Mayo half-time taste than a regular version, it's always a ton of calories," says Amidor. Added: "You can opt for healthier condiments such as hummus, mustard or Mashed lawyer." These will help you keep you fully while adding flavor without all extras.
Related:Laid side effects of eating too much Mayo
Mini French chopsticks
What looks like a perfect addition to any picnic basket is one of New Trader Joe's articles in Skip, Afidor says.
"The bread is not" bad ", but according to the2020-2025 Dietary Directives for Americans, most people arise on the "white" breads and do not receive enough whole grains. "
It's better tolet the In France - or, Ahem, the Allee of the TJ freezer and "opt instead the whole wheat bread 100% of Joe's," says Amidor.
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