Whether or not you agree with this, burgers have become a staple of modern American society. In the Standard American Diet (SAD), a burger with cheese can easily run you over 500 calories. See more nutritional information here that breaks down the number of calories per day a person should have based on gender and age. That’s without fries, a drink, and possibly a dessert. If the daily recommended caloric intake for an average adult is 2000 calories, that’s half or more already in one meal. Think about if a kid is eating the same amount of food as an adult. I’ll let that marinate in your mind for a minute.
With a pandemic going on, we must take care of ourselves more than ever. When people get sick, how often is their diet overlooked? They are quick to blame genetics or life circumstances, but easily get triggered when asked about what they eat. Who wants to admit that they went to McDonald’s the night before at 1 am? It blows my mind that people would rather take a pill to fix the symptoms of disease than take extra effort to eat more vegetables and exercise. I know that this may sound harsh, but I firmly believe that our society will continue to see a rise in obesity, diabetes, and heart disease well after COVID-19 if we do not start swapping meat for vegetables.
There are many alternatives that go under the radar, such as beans and fish to be used instead of meat. With my experience from personal training and holistic health education, I’ve been able to think outside the box to find other alternatives to prepare a burger. It may be unconventional, but all of these ideas will hold together like a burger. I’m ready to blow your mind at different flavor combinations that I came up with using the burger as the concept. My favorite recipes are listed below.
Resources: National Center for Health Research
