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Salmon Burgers And 5 Tasty Ways To Top Them

Burgers may be the most riffed-on food in the American canon, but let’s face it, the beef patty has limitations. Bacon, barbecue sauce, and blue cheese are a beef burger’s best buds, assertive enough to stand up to the taste of medium-rare chuck, but switch a burger’s central protein to something more delicate—salmon, say—and a whole bunch of slathering possibilities present themselves. Here's a base recipe for salmon burgers, followed by five tasty options for dressing them: mango, tomato, and onion salsa; soy rémoulade; roasted garlic aioli; jalapeño tartar sauce; and tzatziki.

GRILLED SALMON BURGERS
Makes 8 burgers

2 large eggs
1 medium shallot, medium dice
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped Italian parsley leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
2 pounds skinless salmon fillets, pin bones removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for the grill

Step 1: Combine the eggs, shallot, parsley, salt, pepper, and celery seeds in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and pulse just until combined, about 5 pulses. Add about a third of the salmon and pulse 5 times until most of the large pieces are slightly chopped. Add another third of the salmon, pulse 5 more times, then add the last third and pulse 5 times more until there are equal amounts of very small, medium, and large chunks. (Do not overprocess, as it will lead to tough, dry burgers.)

Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the panko until thoroughly combined. Divide evenly into 8 (3-inch) patties about 1/2 inch thick (they will be about 1/3 to 1/2 cup each).

Step 3: Heat an outdoor grill to medium high (about 375°F to 425°F). When the grill is ready, use tongs to rub the grate with several layers of paper towels dipped in vegetable oil.

Step 4: Using a flat spatula, transfer the salmon patties to the grill, close the grill, and cook undisturbed (do not press down on the patties) until grill marks appear on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Using a clean spatula, flip the burgers, close the grill, and cook until the patties are just cooked, about 4 minutes more.

NOW...BRING ON THE TOPPINGS!

MANGO, TOMATO, & ONION SALSA
Makes 3 cups

2 medium mangos, small dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 medium tomatoes, small dice (about 1 cup)
1/2 medium red onion, small dice (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Combine all the measured ingredients in a small nonreactive mixing bowl. Season well with salt and let sit at least 20 minutes. Just prior to using, season well with pepper and mix thoroughly. Spoon onto grilled salmon burgers with slices of avocado.

SOY RÉMOULADE
Makes about 1 1/4 cups

2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, such as Tabasco or Crystal Hot Sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus more as needed
2 teaspoons finely chopped capers
2 teaspoons finely chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Whisk the egg yolks and Dijon in a medium bowl until evenly blended. Continue whisking and slowly add the oil by pouring it down the side of the bowl in a thin stream. Once all of the oil has been added, whisk in the lemon juice, hot sauce, soy, and measured salt and pepper until evenly combined. Mix in the remaining ingredients until evenly combined. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.

ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI
Makes 1 1/4 cups

1 tablespoon roasted garlic purée (1 small head of garlic, roasted in a 350°F oven for 40 minutes, cooled, and squeezed to remove the purée)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt

Place the roasted garlic, mustard, and yolk in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process until evenly combined, about 10 seconds. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream, followed by the grapeseed or vegetable oil, until completely combined, about 2 minutes. Stop the processor, add the lemon juice, season with salt, and pulse until thoroughly mixed. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then pulse until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before using.

JALAPENO TARTAR SAUCE
Makes 1 1/2 cups

1 cup mayonnaise
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped capers
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 medium lemons)
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion (from about 1 medium scallion, white and light green parts only)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Place all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

TZATZIKI
Makes 1 cup

1/2 medium English cucumber, peeled
7 ounces (scant 1 cup) whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Run a knife over the grated cucumber until it’s fine in texture but not totally minced. Mound the cucumber in the center of a clean tea towel, then twist the towel to squeeze the moisture from the cucumber. Place the cucumber in a medium bowl. Add the yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin, season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight to meld the flavors before serving.

Photos by Chris Rochelle; styling by Fernanda Schlender

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Running Or Walking: Which Is Best For Fat Loss & Health?

Surely you’ve heard this heated debate. One camp is of the opinion that walking is best for weight loss while others believe running to be best.

So which side is right?

First I need to say that I’m not confirming that either is best for weight or fat loss and / or best for health. I’m simply going to address the differences between the two arguments.

You’ll find plenty of people who’ve lost a lot weight walking miles per day and you’ll also find running converts who’ve also dropped the lbs.

Proponents of walking will concede that their activity may not burn as many calories as quickly as running, but when performed for longer periods of time the end result is the same. The thinking is that longer bouts of walking equals the calorie burn of shorter bouts of running – while being ‘safer’ for the body.

This is a flawed theory.

As a trainee you cannot be only concerned with ‘calories burned’ during an activity. You must also realize and be aware that each activity has a different metabolic effect. It’s the same as with food – 100 calories of cookies doesn’t equal 100 calories of Kale – each has a different effect of metabolism. In other words, even if you burned exactly the same amount of calories from walking as in running, you won’t get nearly the same post exercise effect. This is known as EPOC – Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption.

I could walk / sprint for 20 minutes and while I may not burn as many calories as an individual who walks for an hour and half, I may burn more total calories throughout the day from increased EPOC. Make sense?

That’s not to say that walking should be abandoned all together. In deconditioned individuals a walk at a moderate pace may actually become a significant workout. But as with all exercise, once your body is acclimated to the stressor, change usually comes to a hault.

Anecdotally I usually see people that are significantly overweight to be walking for exercise. It’s a rare occurrence for me to see a lean, toned and fit individual regularly walking as their only source of exercise. I’m not saying it doesn’t happen, I’m saying that I don’t see it that often. Additionally, some studies have concluded that people who run tend to eat better than walkers and also include other forms of exercise in their program.

Here’s my view on walking – it’s generally a beginner’s activity. It’s ok. Let the hate mail commence. But in all reality walking will only provide a stimulus for change for so long before it no longer represents a challenge. And if you jog at the same pace for any length of time, you too will also stop challenging your body.

The concept that needs to be grasped here is relative intensity. One person may be walking at 3 miles per hour while another runs at 8.0. The runner isn’t necessarily working harder or getting a better benefit if both are working at an 8 or 9 in terms of intensity. That’s a hard concept to follow but it is true.

When it comes to running vs. walking, a run inherently takes more effort. Therefore as a rule, the same person who chooses to walk will burn more calories running. I don’t think this is a hard concept to follow. Is It?

I also need be totally honest. I feel like walking for exercise is the easy way out and for those who don’t really have the drive to push themselves to start a more balanced program. Going back to those walkers I see – they never look like they’re working all that hard. It looks more like a leisurely stroll that often time includes a chat with friends.

Runners? Well they also have their own set of issues. This group of people also usually fails to recognize the need for varied programming and as a result trainees commonly inform me that they’ve been running the same route for years. Here too we have a body that’s bored of what the stimulus is and has long been adapted to the stressor being placed on it.

When searching for studies on this subject you’ll find research that equally suggests one mode is best for weight loss and health. One will say that walking is less impactful, better for heart health, and can rival running. Another will say that long-term studies prove running to be best for permanent weight loss and overall health. It is hard to know which to believe.

The good news is that you need not concern yourself with who’s right because as a follower of Angry Trainer Fitness you’re aware of the need for balance and variety in your fitness program. Right?

I said right!?

Why not use both running and walking in your program? Perhaps one day you use sprints in your routine. Another day you run a 5k and then later in the week go for a walk on a beautiful day or maybe a hike? I suggest you use many modalities and varying intensity levels in your program to cover your bases.

BUT if I had to choose only one mode, either running or walking, I’d certainly go with running. I do believe it is a better choice on many levels for increasing your fitness and health. Running and especially sprinting will boost your lung capacity, heart health, endurance, stamina and overall fitness far beyond even the fastest of walking.

In addition due to the nature of running fast and sprinting, you’ll engage fast twitch muscle fibers that will never get tapped into while walking. Fast twitch fibers grow faster, are explosive and help you burn calories like nobodies business.

So I’d have to say that the list of benefits from running do outweigh (pun intended) the benefits of walking. Science and real world evidence has proven time and again that shorter, more intense workouts produce better results across a wide range of health and fitness benefits.

Lets get brutally honest – walking for most of us is not a significant challenge. Without challenge there is no change. And don’t go writing me telling me to try walking 10 miles so I can see how hard it is. No thanks. I choose to spend my time more efficiently. While you spent two hours walking, I wrote this article, performed a CrossFit WOD and practiced my lifting skills. I made lunch and packed a snack for later. And I shined up my car tires.

And I got a better metabolic benefit than your two hour walk.

That’s my angry opinion and I’m sticking to it!

What do you think? Which is better? Why?

All information contained within this site, Angry Trainer Fitness.com, is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem – nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. No action should be taken solely on the contents of this website. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health or on any opinions expressed within this website. Please see your physician before changing your diet, starting an exercise program, or taking any supplements of any kind.

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Clean Up Your Act For Fat Loss

Clear Your Mind To Focus On Fat Loss

If you could ask a team of individuals precisely what some of their primary objectives are, lots of individuals would respond that they desire to slim down. By slimming down you will not only be enhancing your general health, nevertheless you will similarly be enhancing your body image which in turn will support you to have more self-confidence in yourself and your abilities.
Look yourself straight into the eye and tell yourself the truth about your ambitions, motives and motivation.

Understand Yourself For Diet Success

Comprehension of personal dynamics for diet success

The first action to slimming down is to obtain a clear comprehension on your reasons behind desiring to slim down. Do you desire to feel much better? By getting clear on precisely what you truly desire you will have the ability to set much better objectives which can be used to change the manner you look at yourself. This gives you also assistance to stay encouraged throughout your weight loss program.

Clarify Your Life Purposes
Now you prepare to set objectives concerning your diet strategy and workout strategy. In order to effectively drop weight securely you will need to incorporate workout with a healthy eating strategy that is the best fit to your body and mind. Avoid trend diet plans and rather stay with things which have in fact revealed and proven outcomes of human experiences and research.

There are a great deal of products which include vitamins and minerals into healthy and delicious meals. When it concerns workouts you will be asked to set objectives which you feel are achievable. Setting objectives that are extremely challenging to achieve will only backfire and trigger you to feel busted due to the truth that you are not getting the outcomes that you desire.

Numerous individuals like to start with a set of weight that they would like to loose. When this figure has been set you will be forced to simplify it into small steps that you can take on a regular or daily basis in order to reach these objectives. These steps can include things like working out regularly for a quantity on time, going to fitness courses and following a healthy and balanced eating strategy.

You see that you should be always concerned to
- analyse your mindset, perspective and purpose,
- set your goals according to your mind and motivation
- plan your actions from a long strategy down to the daily steps
- mobilize your motivation with your goals and embedded convenience to fulfill your daily tasks.

These might be the biggest steps for long term weight loss success because mostly people choose an appealing, modern or fashionable diet for reasons that have absolutely no connection to their mind, motivation or matter (body). The next step is at least as important, might be even more important.

Dig up personal help
Did you ever learn a language or an instrument as an autodidact? Did you master higher mathematics or any kind of science simply through reading about it in a book you found accidentally?
We fixed the first step in really comprehending yourself! The next step you pick something you don't have a clue about (diet and workouts) and expect it to work out on your individual basis like a miracale or a charm. You really believe in wonders and fairy tales?

These dieting stars you admire, do you know what makes the difference between them dieting and reaching phenomenal results and you? They get individual, professional and personal help!

Among the primary reasons why individuals fall short at accomplishing their ideal weight loss and fat loss objectives is that they do not receive the assistance and support that they require.

There are lots of techniques that you can receive assistance, consisting of employing a professional personal trainer, by signing up to a healthy dieting and fitness program with personal coaching or by signing up with a fat loss group where you can connect with other individuals who have comparable objectives to your own.

The assistance and support will have the ability to influence your weight loss procedure, and it will assist to select you up at times when you feel things are difficult or are not going as prepared for.

Personal Diet Success Coaching
We developed a Diet Success Coaching program according to this way of reasoning. By analyzing your objectives, your needs, motivations and life circumstances as well as your bodily background you get help in choosing the right program that fits to you personally. With our diet training you will integrate the dieting knowledge into your daily life. Personal one-to-one video coaching sessions (online, mobile) will guarantee that you have the personal support to keep your motivation level high. Group sessions and community will offer opportunities to engage with like minded people in the same situation.

This way you have the feeling of belonging, not being alone and fighting a good course with the backing of a bigger force!

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