I'm a dietitian and mom. Here's why I feed my 2-year-old processed foods.

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I'm a dietitian, and I feed my 2-year-old processed foods. Yep, you read that right. Sure, I believe that a diet filled with whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains is the most nutritious way to eat. But the truth is, balance and moderation are key in any diet, especially for growing toddlers.