More than 50 percent of Americans consume at least some of their calories from fat, and a growing number are turning to lean-food meals as a way to lose weight.

But what is a lean-based meal?

And how much fat can you eat?

In this episode, we explore the basics of what lean-frying is and what it actually entails.

Read MoreFirst, let’s talk about how a typical lean-dish looks like.

There are two main components to a lean food.

A lot of the time, it’s not exactly the same as a regular burger.

A few variations of this include: