Making Hot Dogs Healthier for All

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Hot dogs are delicious and it is extremely
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Making Hot Dogs Healthier for All

• diabetes. You may also want to avoid it when you
  are counting calories and trying to trim your
  waistline a bit. However, going for a hot dog is
  a much better option than going with a bratwurst
  you get only 150 calories from a hot dog but a
  bratwurst contains up to 285 calories. The good
  thing is that you can also ask the vendor to make
  some changes to your hot dog to make it even
  healthier. For instance
• Always pick the right hot dog. What it means is
  that you need to pay special attention to the
  meat you are eating. Ensure that it is organic
  and does not contain nitrates. You will be better
  off going for grass-fed beef. Similarly, you
  should avoid eating a hot dog with overly
  processed ingredients. If it contains textured
  soy protein, it is better to avoid it and look
  for other alternatives.
• Avoid the bun, whenever possible. Skipping the
  bun is one simple and
• effective way to make your hot dogs healthier.
  Buns are bad because they are made using refined
  white flour. They also contain added sugar that
  makes them bad for diabetics. Even if you do not
  have diabetes, eating bun may lead to a spike in
  blood sugar levels. You will feel lethargic once
  your blood sugar levels crashes after a while.
  You will be much better off avoiding the bun and
  going for fresh lettuce as a healthy wrap.
• Opt for sauerkraut. By having sauerkraut added
  to your hot dog, you can make it much healthier
  and delicious too. Fermented foods, like
  sauerkraut offer any amazing health benefits.
  It provides you with
• healthy bacteria that improves digestion and
  prevents digestive problems.
• Avoid the BBQ sauce. Going for BBQ sauce or even
  the ketchup can make your hot dog unhealthy. BBQ
  sauce and ketchup provides you with additional
  salt and sugar that can lead to many health
  problems.
• A much better option would be to go for organic
  or plain stone ground mustard. You can also
  choose to go with freshly ground black pepper
• to add flavor to your hot dogs.

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• Load up on vegetables. Adding extra vegetables
  can make your hot dog a lot healthier and easy
  to digest. Veggies are extremely beneficial for
  your overall health, and you can have them added
  to your hot dogs to get important nutrients in a
  delicious way. You enhance the flavor of your hot
  dogs by opting for eggplant, grilled zucchini,
  onions, and bell peppers. Sliced cucumbers and
  cherry tomatoes may also serve as great toppings.
  These veggies provide you with extra fiber.
• The fact of the matter is that hot dogs may not
  be the healthiest food option, but you can
  certainly make it better for your health. Just
  make some necessary changes and you can continue
  to enjoy this impressive summer treat.
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