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It’s burger season! While some people will choose to simply enjoy an occasional calorie splurge without worrying about the consequences, there are many of us who are eager to find ways to indulge without ruining our diet. It’s easy to save calories when you’re hosting your own cookout; it’s a bit harder when you’re just a guest at someone else’s shindig.
As a sometime grill-master and EatingWell associate food editor, I thought I’d share a few simple, cookout-ready strategies-whether you’re a host or a guest-to help you save more than 400 calories from your hamburger bun, patty and toppings while still enjoying all that juicy, beefy flavor.
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The PattyThe problem with many premade burgers is that they’re way too big. Many weigh in at a hefty 6 ounces, delivering 11 grams of saturated fat and 460 calories.If You’re a Guest:Cut it in half! By reducing your burger to a healthy 3-ounce portion, you can eliminate 203 calories.If You’re Hosting:By making your own burger patties, you can control how big they are and how lean they are-while still making them taste great! Try making 4-ounce (raw) patties with 90%-lean beef. You’ll slash 231 calories and 6 grams of saturated fat.
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