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    5 Ways to Top Your Burger for 100 Calories or Less

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Aug 30, 2012 8:55 AM EDT

    From SparkPeople's Ultimate Grilling Guide, by SparkPeople

    It's time to fire up the grill and flip some burgers for Labor Day, the last hurrah of summer! But look out--those patties are often piled high with extra calories and fat. Lighten up your next cookout with these smarter ways to dress up your burger.


    Bacon Cheeseburger: 80 Calories

    1 slice turkey bacon
    1/2 slice reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
    Several tomato slices

    Creamy BBQ: 75 Calories

    1 teaspoon hummus mixed with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

    Caprese: 80 Calories

    1 slice part-skim mozzarella
    Sliced tomatoes
    Fresh basil and oregano

    Red, White, Blue & Green: 85 Calories

    1 tablespoon blue cheese mixed with 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
    1/4 cup spinach or arugula
    Sliced red onions

    Hot 'n Spicy: 100 Calories

    1 tablespoon light mayo mixed with 1 teaspoon chili sauce
    Grilled onions and peppers


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    Best and Worst Cookout Foods

    Our Best Summer Recipes

    The Thrill of the Grill


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