Convenience foods contain a lot of sugar and fat – and lots of calories. Ready-to-eat meals increase the risk of disease, including colorectal cancer.

Highly processed foods are unhealthier than fresh foods and have more calories. Home-cooked food performs better than ready-made food on all levels.. The hidden calories lie dormant in many places in everyday life and make it difficult to lose weight. How to avoid the secret calorie traps and lose weight permanently.