Burgers are an American culinary staple.
But if you’re ordering aburger at your favorite chain restaurant, its nutrition content is likely not top-of-mind.
To put it bluntly: burgers are not a ‘health’ food.
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Luckily, there are ways to make your burger healthier with some simple swaps.
Here are 10 of thehealthiest burgers at major restaurant chains, according to dietitians.
“This burger comes with two classic patties topped with American cheese, mayonnaise, and onion straws.
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You could ask for a single patty or ask to leave off the cheese or onion straws.
That would easily lower both total calories, fat, and sodium.”
“You could ask tohold the baconwhich would lower total calories, fat, and sodium.”
Courtesy of Red Robin
“it’s possible for you to ditch the cheese, getting rid of 200 calories.”
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Cracker Barrel
Courtesy of The Cheesecake Factory
Courtesy of Chili’s
Outback Steakhouse
Photo: Shake Shack
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Applebee’s