Found at stands on street corners, at the entrance of basketball games, during barbecues and picnics, hot dogs are a popular food, eaten almost everywhere in the world.
There are many different kinds of hot dogs, and believe it or not they all include something else. The original hot dogs include a mix of beef and pork, are enclosed in a bun and topped with ketchup, mustard or relish.
While hot dogs may be a favourite when it comes to barbecue, it is far from the healthiest addition to your diet. They are highly processed meat and filled with with potential harmful chemicals, such as nitrates. A few dangerous cases have occurred with hot dogs the last few years, such as the presence of tiny shards of metal found in the packaging, listeria contamination and bone fragments found in the hot dog that can cause minor injuries.
However, if you have a true love for hot dogs and can’t imagine sitting through a game without, there are some alternatives that will make your hot dog healthier. Look for ‘all-meat’ and ‘nitrite-free’ hot dogs.
