Read previewA dietitian shared three healthy snacks she enjoys as tasty alternatives to ultra-processed foods with Business Insider. But, when it comes to satisfying cravings for ultra-processed snacks, it's up to us as consumers to make informed choices about which ones we choose, she said. Chocolate barsBeckerman likes Nelly's Organic chocolate bars because they have a short ingredient list, meaning they contain fewer additives than ultra-processed chocolate bars. CandyJustin's Chocolate Candy Pieces "reign supreme" over other candies, Beckerman said. The candy pieces are made with dark chocolate, which contains antioxidants that can help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

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Persons: —, dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, Beckerman, dietitian Taylor Grasso Organizations: Service, Business, Research, American Heart Association Locations: New York