"The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Mental Health: Insights from a Dietitian's Daily Diet"

A dietitian explains that while processed and ultra-processed foods have a bad reputation, many of them are nutritious, convenient, and affordable. She lists eight dietitian-approved ultra-processed foods, including whole-grain bread, lightly sweetened whole-grain cereal, peanut butter, lightly sweetened Greek yogurt, single-serve bags of popcorn, canned beans, trail mix, and marinara sauce in a jar, emphasizing the importance of choosing strategically and avoiding nutritionally empty options.