Hey Nutritionistas! Yesterday marked the first official day of summer, which means it's time to fire up the grill! To me, nothing says warm weather better than a fat juicy burger. But between the big bun, loads of cheese, and crispy bacon strips, a few bites could send you soaring up a bathing suit size. So how can cut out some of the calories and still eat that oh-so-juicy burger? Wellness Expert, Dr. Chris Mohr, has the perfect recipe to help you have a healthier hamburger. Check it out!

Crispy Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger:

Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients:
4 Ounces 100% grass fed ground beef
2 Portabella mushroom caps
1 Slice of cheddar cheese
2 Slices turkey bacon (nitrate free)
3 Cups fresh spinach
1 Clove of garlic
2 Teaspoons of olive oil
½ of an Avocado

Directions:

- Preheat grill.
- Form the ground beef into a patty.
- Brush both sides of portabella mushrooms with one teaspoon of olive oil (the mushrooms will serve as your bun).
- Place mushrooms on grill,  cap side up. Flip them when they start to get tender (about three to five minutes each side).
- Add burgers onto the grill, keeping the raw meat away from the mushrooms.
- Cook for about three to five minutes on each side (Note: 100% grass fed beef is leaner than "regular" beef, so be careful not to overcook).
- If you have room, heat an iron skillet on the grill too (or use a regular stove indoors).
- Chop garlic into small pieces.
- Add about one teaspoon of olive oil to iron skillet and add chopped garlic.
- Add washed spinach to the pan and gently toss.
- Cook about 3 minutes, or until just wilted.
- Add sliced cheese to burger to melt.
- Cook turkey bacon until heated through.
- Place all ingredients (less spinach) on portabella "bun" and serve with a side of spinach.

Estimated Calories: 350

Want to see Chris cook up this tasty dish? Click here to watch his video.

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Dr. Chris Mohr is a weight loss expert, who teaches people how to lose fat permanently. His expertise has been sought out by LL Cool J, Food Network Chef Emeril Lagasse, Fitness Celebrity Denise Austin and he is the sports nutritionist for Under Armour. He has written over 500 articles for consumer publications, such as Prevention, Men's Health, and Weight Watchers, and is a nutrition advisor for Men's Fitness Magazine. An athlete himself, Dr. Mohr is a finisher of the 2008 Louisville Ironman. For more information visit www.MohrResults.com.