Ingredients
400g lean steak mince
6 Serve with your choice of bun and toppings!
Benefits
The bun
“Swapping traditional white bread for a thin, wholewheat and seeded bun will shave off calories,” says Holmes. “The bun also provides more nutrients, including thiamin, which helps turn carbohydrates into energy - drip feeding you fuel for 90 minutes. Eat this two to three hours before a game.”
“Choosing a leaner beef mince is the first thing you can do to make the burger healthier. Alternatively you can use turkey or chicken mince – which is even leaner – to make your burger patty. Leaner meat lowers the fat content, but reduces the flavour so it’s crucial you add some spice and seasoning into the mix. Beef mince is packed with protein, which is ideal before a tough training session or after a game to repair your muscles.”
“Swap American cheese - which is used on traditional fast food burgers - for goats’ cheese, feta or good quality mozzarella and load up on the salad leaves, tomatoes and onion. Adding avocado, hummus or other grilled vegetables can add flavour without excessive calories. Avocados are full of healthy fats which help to absorb vitamins A, D, E and K in the vegetables, which will aid overall health meaning you’re fighting fit throughout the season.”
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