A Side-by-Side Comparison!
Let’s be real… when life gets hectic (and even sometimes when its not), fast food and store-bought “heat and eat” meals seem like a harmless shortcut. You’re starving, it’s cold, you just got home from work or gym, and the last thing you want to do is chop onions and sauté anything. So you grab that drive-thru burger, or pop a grocery store lasagne into the microwave and call it dinner.
But what’s actually in those convenient meals? And more importantly… what are they doing to your body and your goals?
Let’s break it down: no fluff, just facts (and don’t worry, we’ve got good news at the end).
Let’s say you grab a classic fast food burger meal:
· Calories: ~950
· Sugar: Up to 14g (mostly from sauces & buns)
· Sodium: Over 1,200mg (that’s more than half your daily allowance)
· Fat: 50g+ (mostly refined, cheap oils)
· Nutritional Value: Basically non-existent
· Additives: Yep. Emulsifiers, preservatives, flavourings, stabilizers!
A chemical party your body didn’t RSVP to.
And that’s before you even add dessert or a second slice of pizza because you’re still somehow hungry 30 minutes later.
Frozen Store-Bought Meals: Sneaky Sabotage in Disguise:
You’re thinking: Ok but I bought this from a health aisle, so it must be better. Sure, some are “healthier” than drive-thru food, but many of those convenience meals still contain:
· Hidden sugar (check that “low-fat” label for a surprise!)
· Artificial colourants and flavour enhancers
· Industrial seed oils
· Weirdly long shelf lives (thanks, preservatives)
· Tiny portion sizes that leave you raiding the pantry at 10pm
Let’s compare those with what you get in a Fit Food 4U meal:
Junk Meals vs Store-Bought Meals vs Fit Food 4U – What’s the Real Difference?
1. Additives
· Typical junk meal: Packed with emulsifiers, preservatives, and other chemical extras.
· Store-bought frozen meal: Often contains hidden additives for shelf life and taste.
· Fit Food 4U: Zero additives. Only real, whole ingredients.
2. Added Sugar
· Typical junk meal: Often loaded with sugar, especially in sauces and buns.
· Store-bought frozen meal: Many “healthy” options still sneak in added sugar.
· Fit Food 4U: No added sugar – just natural flavours from whole foods.
3. Colourants & Preservatives
· Typical junk meal: Artificial colourants and preservatives are the norm.
· Store-bought frozen meal: Commonly used to extend shelf life.
· Fit Food 4U: None. Ever. Just honest food.
4. Veggie Content
· Typical junk meal: Minimal, maybe a slice of tomato if you’re lucky.
· Store-bought frozen meal: Often low in quality veg or overcooked to mush.
· Fit Food 4U: Packed with fresh, real vegetables in every meal.
5. Portion Control
· Typical junk meal: Oversized or packed with empty calories.
· Store-bought frozen meal: Often too small or too carb-heavy.
· Fit Food 4U: Balanced, satisfying portions designed to support your goals.
6. Sodium (Salt)
· Typical junk meal: Extremely high – think puffiness, bloating, and water retention.
· Store-bought frozen meal: Still often too salty to be truly healthy.
· Fit Food 4U: Seasoned just right, clean, moderate sodium for flavour without harm.
7. Freezer Life
· Typical junk meal: Doesn’t freeze, you eat it right away or it’s soggy leftovers.
· Store-bought frozen meal: Lasts 6+ months… but what’s keeping it “fresh”?
· Fit Food 4U: Freezes beautifully, but made fresh, with nothing artificial.
Why Fit Food 4U Is Built For Your Goals:
We’ve built every single meal around what actually works for real people with real goals. Whether that’s weight loss, maintenance, energy, or just having a life where dinner doesn’t stress you out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
· No additives, colourants, preservatives or hidden sugar – ever
· Well-portioned, whole food meals that keep you full and fuelled
· Health shots you can turn into warming teas (hello, metabolism!)
· Soups that feel like a hug in a bowl but are sneakily packed with goodness
· Microwave-ready meals that taste home-cooked (because they basically are)
· And now? We’ve even got FAMILY SIZE meals for everyone at your table.
Your Body Deserves Better (and So Does Your Schedule):
You don’t have to choose between healthy and convenient. You don’t have to feel bloated, sluggish or snacky after every meal. And you definitely don’t have to spend hours cooking clean meals from scratch every night to stay on track. Let the others keep their MSG and maltodextrin. You’ve got a smarter option, made with whole foods, love, and zero junk.
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