Many vegetarians will tell you that the number one way to save the Earth would be to stop eating meat because of the amount of cows that are on this planet. One of the biggest uses for ground beef is for hamburger meat. So, what would happen if we all decided to eat vegetarian burgers versus ground meat hamburgers? Well, I really cannot answer that question, but I will take the time to tell you some general facts to try to convince you of buying veggie burgers.
Vegetarian burgers are also known as garden burgers. As one could assume, veggie burgers are not made of meat. They may be made from vegetables, legumes, nuts, dairy products, mushrooms, soy, wheat, eggs, or something else. If you want to make your own veggie burgers, you definitely could add in so many other options, but these are just your typical ingredients.
Some people do not like veggie burgers because of the texture and taste. I personally enjoy the taste of vegetarian burgers more than like meat burgers, and they are also a lot healthier than meat burgers. A regular hamburger has about four to seven grams of saturated fat– compare that to the recommended daily limit of 15 to 25 grams! Most veggie burgers contain about zero to 1 gram of saturated fat.
Where did the veggie burger come from? Some say that the veggie burger may have been created in London in 1982 by Gregory Sams, who called it the ‘VegeBurger’. Of course, now-a-days almost every restaurant that sells burgers also sells a vegetarian version of the meal. Even Burger King added Veggie Burgers to their BK menu back in 2005! Veggie burger patties can be found in stores and are just as easy, or perhaps even easier, to make as hamburgers. If you have not tried a vegetarian burger before, I would give I would give these patties at least one chance. You may find yourself supporting the environment, making the world a better place, and leading a healthier lifestyle.
