Discretionary foods as described in the Australian Dietary Guidelines are foods that are non-essential in a healthy diet. These are usually high in calories/kilojoules, hydrogenated/trans fats, added sugars, salt and alcohol, which makes them heavily processed foods. Some examples include fried foods, cakes and doughnuts, processed meats like bacon and hotdogs, commercial burgers and chips.
We cover this topic in detail in our Food & Mood program, aimed at focusing on sustainable and healthy long-term results. Find out more about Food & Mood here.