I agree that it is easy to go the processed food route on WW. You can eat whole foods, though. I see a lot of posts in Connect about people who do it. I think you use more points that way (which is counterintuitive to me) but you do have weeklies that you can use. I think there are groups on the Connect app dedicated to eating whole foods and sharing recipes and ideas.
I was pre-diabetic so continued using sugar-free creamer and sugar-free jelly, though. What they call "zero point" foods include whole grains, beans, veggies, fruit (there is a diabetic plan that limits fruit), and protein. I will still have a slice or two if we order pizza delivery, but have made different choices. For breads, there are delicious options that are low in points. Some people use 6-4-7 but a healthier bread is Dave's Killer Bread, or you can make your own.
I think these programs are common sense and many don't need them, but I do. When I go to log my meals before I eat, simply seeing the point total helps me adjust and make better choices. A low-carb wrap with 3 oz of grilled chicken and veggies and an apple is a point. I can choose a processed low-carb wrap for one point or a healthier one for three points, but it is a filling meal. I can add a homemade dressing for a point and it tastes even better. Or I could eat a cheeseburger and fries and use up all my points in one day. When I used Myfitnesspal I was starving. On WW I am not hungry.