Rundown on Veggie Burgers

Veggie Burgers

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Veggie burgers can be a healthy alternative to fatty hamburgers, but all veggie burgers are not alike. They vary drastically in nutritional value, taste and added ingredients, some of which actually add fat.
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Higher nutritional value
Veggie burgers are generally higher in nutrients than ground beef.

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Lower in fat
While ground beef derives over half its calories from fat, most veggie burgers derive less than 20%.

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Add avocado
Serve your veggie burgers with avocado. It helps keep the patty moist and adds a healthy fat to your meal.

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Higher in sodium
Veggie burgers are higher in sodium than ground beef.

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Added fat needed
It’s great not to have added fat in your food unless you are trying to fry it. You will need to add oil to the fry pan for many veggie burger brands.

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Taste is not consistent
Unlike ground beef, veggie burgers are made from a variety of sources, so the taste is not consistent from brand to brand.

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Karin Collins, R.D

If you choose veggie burgers for the benefits of soy, check that you’re getting what you want. Veggie burgers with soy contain soy protein that can help reduce blood cholesterol, but not all the protein is from soy.

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Mark Bittman, The Minimalist

My favorite veggie burger starts with cooked or canned beans. But no matter what you use, a food processor is essential, because you almost always want to pulse the primary ingredient into small bits.

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Fit Sugar

If you recently got your cholesterol or blood pressure checked, you may realize that your body could really benefit from cutting back on foods that are high in saturated fat. Adding more bean-and vegetable-based foods to your diet will not only keep you regular, but will also be good for your heart.

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