Turkey Burgers & Gaulien Gee Smith Interview

Turkey Burgers & Gaulien Gee Smith Interview – Turkey burgers are a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. They’re made with ground turkey, which is leaner and lower in fat than beef.

Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Gaulien “Gee” Smith. Gee is the founder and owner of Gee’s Clippers, a Milwaukee barbershop, and Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic, both making huge strides in the community. 

Gee’s Clippers has created community partnerships with the Milwaukee Bucks and numerous other large companies in the Milwaukee area. Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic is a health clinic within the barbershop providing health care and education to individuals in the community. Gee has worked collaboratively with Froedtert Health to support skin cancer screenings and will be supporting colorectal cancer education. 

Gee sponsors “Real Men, Real Talk” – a safe place for men of color to build, connect, discuss, release, and find resources to help handle the day-to-day dealings of being a man of color in Milwaukee and America.

You can also listen to the podcast version of this interview and cooking episode –

Gee shows us how he makes Turkey Burgers and he is considered a Turkey Burger connoisseur. When it comes to choosing between turkey burgers and hamburgers, there are several factors to consider. Let’s explore the nuances:

Turkey Burgers Nutritional Information:

Ground Turkey: It’s often looked at as a healthier option due to its lower saturated fat content compared to ground beef. Turkey contains more polyunsaturated fat, which is considered beneficial for heart health.

Ground Beef: While ground beef contains slightly more iron and zinc, it also has higher saturated fat levels. A high saturated fat intake is linked to adverse health effects, including higher cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease.

Protein-to-Fat Ratio: Both ground turkey and beef come in various fat percentages. The key is to consider the protein-to-fat ratio. For instance, 80:20 ground meat is 80% protein and 20% fat.

Ground turkey’s fat profile is generally more favorable, making it a healthier choice, especially if your diet includes a lot of red meat.

Turkey Burgers Taste and Texture:

Turkey Burgers: They can be leaner but may lack the rich flavor and juiciness of beef burgers. But if cooked properly, they are delicious.

Beef Burgers: Known for their taste, they can sometimes be higher in fat.

Seasonings: All you need are granulated garlic, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to complete the flavor profile. That
is the blend we use on these turkey burgers.

In the end, the choice between the two depends on personal preference and dietary goals. If lower saturated fat is the goal, then
a turkey burger may be a healthier choice. However, if having a juicy burger matters more, a classic beef burger might be your choice.

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• • 1 garlic clove smashed

• • 1 tsp Honey

• • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar

• • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• • 2-3 Ripe Tomatoes seeded and roughly chopped

• • 2-3 Green Onion chopped

• • Salt & Pepper to taste

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