The solutions are actually really simple, and there are ones that don't have to completely nullify taste either. However, they can be more expensive.
Example:
Using Extra lean ground beef: 1/4 a pound (uncooked) (only 5% fat ground) to make burgers is only about 6 grams of fat when broiled. 7-8 grams when done by Pan.
So basically this has as much beef as a McDonald's Quarter pounder.
Using Light cheese instead of processed, or small amounts of processed cheese. A Kraft singles slice, extra thin is about 3 grams of fat.
We are now up to about 10 grams of fat. Not bad for a burger.
Mayo is where you can really cut back too: 10 grams per serving regular, 4.5 per Light, 2 grams reduced fat. (Hellmanns Mayo).
Now... Why does the Burger run up in the 30s and 40s for fat content? Use of Non-Lean products because they are cheaper, much cheaper.
No name brand Mayo and cheese, one of the cheese slices at a resteraunt usually has around 10 grams itself. The Mayo is almost never reduced fat. The ground beef is also a high fat content.
My point is there are alternatives to eating high fat foods, really easy ones what don't sacrfice taste. Because thats how you are going to get kids to like that food. Good tasting alternatives.
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