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It’s called a “Veggie Burger” so it MUST be better than a hamburger, right?
Wrong!

Don’t go chucking ground beef out of your diet just yet.  According to a new study, a beef made hamburger can be just as healthy as a veggie burger.  Scientists from Germany analyzed the cardiovascular systems of 24 adults 4 hours after they ate two different din­ners: one dinner was a hamburger, the other a veggie burger, plus fries and a soda with each type of burger.

The result: Both entrees had a nearly identical impact on oxida­tive stress, blood-vessel func­tion, and other markers of heart disease, say researchers.  Make your decision based on total calories between your burger choices to come out with a healthier decision.

“The 20 worst foods in America” is a good read that can help you make better decisions when you eat while you’re out.

A great example of a bad veggie burger could be the veggie burger Burger King introduced back in 2002. Read about the ingredients.