Fierce Tip #2: Choose the New "It" Burger!

Salmon Burger w/ Thinly Sliced Pickles, Onions, Tomato, Spinach, & Light Chipotle Mayo
on a Multigrain Kaiser Roll
Another healthy tip: Take out fatty french fries and put in freshly steamed broccoli instead!

The all American beef patty topped with two slices of yellow cheese may make your mouth water. But, did you ever consider the fat within the good ol' American classic? It can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other dreadful diseases. But, you still want a burger and you're bored of veggie and turkey burgers. Here's a better option... SALMON!

Here are three reasons you should grill up salmon burgers and put 'em in your diet!

1. Salmon has omega-3 fatty acids!

The most beneficial omega-3 fatty acids occur in oily fish, especially salmon! Once you add a healthy amount in your diet you can lower your risk for heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, according to UCLA's Brain Research Institute and Brain Injury Research Center. Salmon is more than just tasty food. It's a disease preventing machine!

2. A salmon burger provides filling protein! Dare I say it, it's better than a veggie burger!

I can attest to this next statement. Salmon is a high-quality protein. Sure, veggie burgers may provide you with some protein (especially those black bean burgers!) But, if you are craving a heavier meal, perhaps after a workout, you want something filling. And, that's why I choose salmon over veggie. Plus, the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon and other oily fish break more readily than vegetarian products, like flaxseeds and walnuts. Yay for salmon!

3. Salmon allows you to catch up on those zzzzzs!

Salmon has an all-natural sedative, tryptophan. So, grill up a salmon burger for dinner and you could get a better night of sleep!

Additional notes...

Salmon can be grilled, steamed, baked. The possibilities are endless. A salmon burger just exemplifies its versatility. Plus, a yummy salmon burger is a different, tasty way to get the omega-3 fatty acids you need!

Recommended servings of salmon per week: 3

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