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352 Day Nutritional Challenge: Recipe #9 - A Hamburger -- Really?

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  Yes! We all know hamburgers are famously fattening, but this isn't your Big Mac version. It's easy to make, and prepared only with fresh meat, spices and grilled in olive oil. Remember, we don't do vegetable oils.  So, you're likely thinking, "But Michelle beef has more calories than chicken or turkey." That said, it's true. In our Challenge we go for strictly nutritional value, and most importantly we don't deprive ourselves, which is the key to overall success. Anytime we deprive ourselves of something we enjoy eating, we set ourselves up for failure. So, whatever your favorite dish, we simply teach you how to modify it for greater nutritional value.   Hamburgers are classic and easy to make. You can have your meal done and plated in less than 30 minutes. So, when you're either in a hurry or don't feel like cooking too long, this meal will suit you.   INGREDIENTS 1 lb Grass-Fed Ground Beef Herb and Garlic Seasoning Olive Oil Hamburger Buns ...

Let's Have a Meaningless Debate: French Fries or Potato Chips?

In my renewed state of mental clarity (I had insomnia for a week and finally slept 14 hours last night to make up for it), I decided today's topic should be something completely ridiculous, unimportant and senseless. So for my followers, here goes the great debate of meaninglessness: do you prefer French fries or potato chips? For the sake of our absurd and idiotic argument, let's break down the important component of our crunchy friends. French fries are crisp (not crispy), long and lean and if prepared to my preference, loaded with plenty of fat and salt (and I hear McDonald's throws in some sugar just to addict us). Now in comparison, potato chips are flat, thin, crispy and hopefully once more salty. Have I made my preference for salt known yet? Yes, bring on the sodium and don't forget a side of heart attack. Which do I prefer? Well, to this day no one has trumped the McDonald's French fry. Try as they may, I still can't help myself. In-and-Out Burger gives ...