I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. Here are 12 things I buy at Trader Joe's when I don't feel like cooking.

As a dietitian, I get many of my favorite Mediterranean-diet staples at Trader Joe's when I can find them.

Lauren Manaker

• I've been a dietitian for over 20 years and follow the Mediterranean diet, but I don't love cooking.
• Precooked hard-boiled eggs, vegan pesto, and frozen pizza from Trader Joe's make my life easier.
• I also pick up Envy apples, salmon, and vegan creamy dill dressing to use in a number of meals.

When I tell people I've been a registered dietitian for more than 20 years...