pre-made, prepared, pre-seasoned, pre-chopped, processed food costs a lot more money

pre-made, prepared, pre-seasoned, pre-chopped, processed food costs a lot more money
and costs your health and may end your life early

be industrious instead of lazy
read ingredient lists on food and drink labels
know how to use spices
spend the time preparing, planning, chopping, cutting, brining, seasoning your food
it takes more time but is good energy wisely spent