Some time ago, Carl's Jr. offered a "Trim It" option for its health-conscious customers. But is this calorie-cutting request something you can still ask for?

Here are some strategies: Opt for 90 percent lean ground beef, or swap beef for ground turkey or ground ... Use whole-grain buns or wrap the burger in lettuce for fewer refined carbs.

Place ground turkey ... burgers.) With clean hands, transfer pan to refrigerator for at least 15 minutes so patties can firm up. (They can chill overnight, just cover them with plastic wrap ...