Eli5: lettuce, tomato, meat, pickles, cheese = healthy, burger = unhealthy, how ?
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It’s nice to have the variety of foods on a well-dressed burger. Your body will appreciate things like the fiber and variety of nutrients. But calorie density is the real king of healthy vs unhealthy food choices. A burger can easily end up being in the 500-1000 calorie range, so you can see how eating a couple in a day or eating one every day can put you at risk for eating way too many calories.
Beef and cheese are also very high in cholesterol. Meanwhile beef, cheese, any condiments, and maybe even the bun can be high in sodium. So some people who have heart, kidney, or other circulatory disease may want to steer clear or alter their burger.
It’s not impossible to fit something like a burger into a healthy diet, though. You just have to plan. Maybe don’t add fries or soda. Or think of it as your big meal for the day and choose much lighter food for your other meals on a day where you eat a big burger.
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