Women Beware: Seven Foods That Cause Weight Gain Instantly.

1. Pastries

Western pastries contain very high calories, most of which come from fat. Furthermore, many people like to spread cream and icing on their pastries, which adds even more calories. Consider whether you really need afternoon tea; if you've just had lunch, it's better to eat a fruit instead.

2. Youtiao (Fried Dough Stick)

Youtiao is very high in fat, much like Chinese-style french fries. Each youtiao has 220 calories, most of which also come from fat.

3. Chinese Sausage

One Chinese sausage contains a significant amount of fat. In fact, 250 calories is equivalent to a hamburger or a bowl of rice, and the fat content in cured meat is also very high.

Sautéed Snow Peas with Chinese Sausage

4. Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice with Added Sugar

Don't think that orange juice is much healthier than soda. In terms of calories, these sugar-added orange juices have even more calories and sugar than soda. Even pure fresh orange juice, made from three oranges, has 150 calories, but you miss out on the fiber from the orange and the vitamin B in the pith. Therefore, it's better to eat the whole fruit.

5. Grilled Sausages

Sausages are high in fat, sodium (a component of salt), and contain nitrates (excessive consumption can lead to cancer). Office workers often eat sausages, and frying them in oil increases their fat content. Some people love grilled sausages; while delicious, the charred sausages contain carcinogens.

6. Instant Noodles

Instant noodles are not only convenient and quick but also tasty. However, they are high in fat (because they are fried during production) and the soup powder often contains MSG, so it's best to eat them in moderation. Those who crave instant noodles can choose non-fried options like instant rice noodles, macaroni, or vermicelli. Using only half the amount of soup powder can reduce your MSG intake.

7. French Fries

French fries themselves are a carbohydrate food with very little fat, but that's a different story once they are deep-fried. A small serving of french fries contains 220 calories and 12 grams of fat, with a calorie count almost equivalent to a hamburger. When buying food at a fast-food restaurant, you can opt for a soda and a hamburger, which is cheaper than a combo meal.