Processed snacks get a lot of hate, and sure, they're not whole foods, but I think we're ignoring how much they've actually improved food safety and accessibility. Think about it—pasteurization, canned goods, and even frozen vegetables have prevented countless cases of foodborne illness and made nutrition available year-round. I'm not saying a bag of chips is health food, but the blanket 'avoid processed food' advice feels oversimplified when the category includes everything from Twinkies to bagged spinach. Where do we draw the line between harmful additives and necessary preservation?