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discover Veggie Burger. Easy to find We’ve got
Craving a ents like canola or corn oil, caramel your back
on menus and grocery shelves,
veggie burgers are more popular
Burger?
than ever. But beware of ingredi-

they negate the nutrition.
TRY ONE OF THESE coloring and hydrolyzed protein as

HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO RED MEAT

By Michele Robert Poche

Fish. Heart-healthy and
chock full of omega-3
Beans. Black beans, fatty acids, salmon, tuna
lentils, chickpeas and and amberjack all perform
fava beans (the last well as filets on the grill. An Inspiring New You!
two can be used to Or they can be chopped
create falafel) all make and combined with other
great substitutes in ingredients to make patties
burger patty recipes. (see recipe).
And bonus! They’re
higher in fiber and You don’t have to suffer. Call our Neurosurgeons.
lower in calories.
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available on just about meat with one of these substitutions. • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
every corner. They’re No one says you have to go all in
a staple on most family at once.  Blend first six ingredients in a
Hdinner tables. And, bowl and shape into patties.
well, sometimes there’s just nothing  Coat both sides evenly with
better than a good, old-fashioned cornmeal.
burger. Well, except when you’re  Fry patties in melted butter on
looking out for your health. medium until brown (5 minutes
According to the American Heart per side).
Association, red meat has more cho-
lesterol and saturated (bad) fat than Keep fish from sticking AND
many other foods that can be used give it extra flavor by grilling
to create amazing substitutes for the Turkey. Ground turkey makes an it between two large slices
classic burger. Even if you are doing impressive facsimile for ground beef of onion. Little to no oil is
a Keto or Paleo diet, you will want to in almost any recipe. Be sure to look needed so you’ll save calories
pay attention to healthy fats. If your for 90% lean or higher varieties made and fat. And be sure to preheat
your grill for faster, more even
burger contains red meat, make sure with white meat (turkey breast) to cooking (15 minutes for gas
it is lean Angus. If you don’t want to keep the saturated fat levels down. and 30 for charcoal).

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