THE PULSE

Check out our list of no-heat food choices from Trader Joe’s, organized into savory and sweet. Stay cool and bon appétit!

Ever heard the advice to “drink at least 8 glasses of water per day”? We all know staying hydrated is important. Staying hydrated is a great way to increase your energy, help you lose weight, get glowing skin, prevent headaches and keep your body running the way it’s meant to. When the weather is hot or humid, we need to drink even more water to make up for lost fluids.

Many people choose the Paleo diet because it’s a clearly defined way to focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods. For that reason, even people who aren’t living the Paleo lifestyle could benefit from incorporating a few Paleo recipes into their repertoire! Here are 5 easy Paleo dinners you can make for dinner this week.

Now that the kiddos are headed back to school, it’s time to get back in the groove of packing lunches. Wanna make school lunches as easy as 1-2-3? Use this guide to mix and match your way to a super simple (and yummy) packed lunch. Pick at least one item from each category; each lunch should have four items to eat, plus a drink.

Delicious and healthy, hummus is a classic Middle Eastern dip made using chickpeas. It’s full of nutrients and makes a perfect summer snack or meal when served with pita or fresh veggies for dipping (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers and celery are great—or you can even use roasted veggies).

It’s back-to-school season, so we’ve been keeping our eyes peeled for healthy, fun, and DELICIOUS snacks you can give to your kids after they get home from school. If you’re looking for extra credit, you can also have your kids help make these — or help you prep a recipe the night before as a way to introduce them to meal prep.

If you love Reese’s or the nut butter cups from Trader Joe’s, we’ve got good news for you: thanks to this smoothie recipe, you won’t even have to leave home to satisfy your chocolate and peanut butter cravings. It’s fast, easy to make, and surprisingly decadent. We could hardly believe this yummy shake was made with only four ingredients!

Obsessed with your air fryer? Us too. We love the air fryer because it’s faster than roasting in the oven, doesn’t heat up your kitchen, and it makes it super easy to create healthy, whole-food snacks at home. Let’s get snacking!

Soft, velvety, sweet and undeniably delightful: ice cream is the ultimate summer treat, but too much can lead to a serious sugar crash. That’s why we think you should try swapping out the usual ingredients for bananas and making “nice” cream instead.

It’s good to keep healthy snacks in the house so you can listen to your body and snack when you’re hungry, which was top of mind on our last trip to Trader Joe’s. Check the list below for some of our current Trader Joe’s snack obsessions, including one unique summer flavor that’s only available for a limited time.