Out to dinner a week or so ago, my husband ordered a giant everything-but-the-kitchen-sink burger. "If the cholesterol in that things doesn't get you," I quipped, "The salmonella in the tomatoes probably will." He's generally a pretty health-conscious person but considers going out to eat fair game -- proving it with his love for a big, sloppy burger every now and then.

If burgers are your personal vice, or if you're just looking for a few visuals to scare you off burgers for a good, long time, check out Diet-Blog's seven hamburgers of the Apocalypse. With names like The Quadruple Bypass Burger, The Hot Dog Burger, and Mulligan's Monster, these burgers are notorious for their artery-clogging powers.

Of course, it is possible to eat a healthier hamburger. Check out About.com for their healthy hamburger tips.