The Checkup: 25 No-Beef Burgers That Actually Taste Good


• I can go to town on a greasy, fatty burger with the best of ’em, but I’m certainly not in the habit of making a habit of it. So the next time a burger craving calls, I’m going to consult this fantastic list of 25 alternatives—some vegetarian-friendly, some not—and try a sweet-potato burger instead. Or a beet burger. Or a jalapeño chicken burger. Or a … well, you get the idea. [BuzzFeed]

• In news that will surprise no one, ever, a new study found that overweight people, on balance, don’t live longer than healthy weight people, proving the “obesity paradox” wrong. [Runner’s World]

• Interesting! These herbal- and spice-infused drinks will help you hit your saffron, cardamom and ginger quotas for the day. (Because I know you have quotas for those things, right?) [Well+Good NYC]

• If you haven’t seen it yet, you have to watch the new Chipotle ad that’s making the rounds online this week. Just be sure to have some Kleenex handy. [Gawker]

• Ready? Okay! Cheerleading is officially the most D-A-N-G-E-R-O-U-S sport for girls. [The Cut]