Are hot dogs realy unhealthy? unsafe?!
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Eating lots of processed meats like hot dogs has been linked to an increased risk of cancer!. Part of that risk is probably due to the additives used in the meats, namely sodium nitrite and MSG!.
Sodium nitrite (or sodium nitrate) is used as a preservative, coloring and flavoring in hot dogs (and other processed meats), and studies have found it can lead to the formation of cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines!.
I do eat hot dogs, we have the Hebrew National beef kind, and even the reduced fat are excellent, surprisingly!. But, they still arent the most healthiest food out there, so I only make them for us a few times a month, rather than a few times a week, just to be safe!.
But you can also think of it this way: Hot Dogs are the most popular food in the US!. 95% of homes here serve them, and it averages at about 75 hot dogs per person each year!. Now, Im not dismissing the claims that to much processed food can cause problems, including cancer, but I will say this: if it was going to affect everyone, 95% of the US would get cancer since thats how many of us eat them, and thats not going to happen!.
You should try and be careful with processed foods though, as it is one of the biggest reasons so many Americans are overweight/unhealthy!. Eat in moderation, and enjoy your hot dog!. =)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Sodium nitrite (or sodium nitrate) is used as a preservative, coloring and flavoring in hot dogs (and other processed meats), and studies have found it can lead to the formation of cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines!.
I do eat hot dogs, we have the Hebrew National beef kind, and even the reduced fat are excellent, surprisingly!. But, they still arent the most healthiest food out there, so I only make them for us a few times a month, rather than a few times a week, just to be safe!.
But you can also think of it this way: Hot Dogs are the most popular food in the US!. 95% of homes here serve them, and it averages at about 75 hot dogs per person each year!. Now, Im not dismissing the claims that to much processed food can cause problems, including cancer, but I will say this: if it was going to affect everyone, 95% of the US would get cancer since thats how many of us eat them, and thats not going to happen!.
You should try and be careful with processed foods though, as it is one of the biggest reasons so many Americans are overweight/unhealthy!. Eat in moderation, and enjoy your hot dog!. =)Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes!. They contain lots of additives, preservatives and other uhealthy stuff!. also, the meat used is usually not the best pieces and contains lots of unhealthy fats!. If you're a total hot dog lover and can't live without them, check out organic hot dogs or vegetarian hot dogs at your local health fodd store!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
they are awesome once in a while!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There is a high fat content which makes them unhealthy if you eat too many!.
The only unsafe aspect is if you eat to many too often and if you are obese they should be avoided!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The only unsafe aspect is if you eat to many too often and if you are obese they should be avoided!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
no because it can cause a great chance of all kinds of cancers!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I was a Quality Control Mgr!., for a meat processing plant!. Everything but the squeal is put into them--They have a high fat/sodium content!. I never allowed anything but Kosher dogs in my home!. They are a little more pricey, but worth the little extra if you want a good hot dog!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Unhealthy !.!.!. probably, especially if you eat them all the time!.
Unsafe !.!.!. no!.
Hot dogs tend to be made with byproducts, rather than proper cuts of meat!. The producers take the left over meat, gristle, etc and grind it and mix it before stuffing it into the casing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Unsafe !.!.!. no!.
Hot dogs tend to be made with byproducts, rather than proper cuts of meat!. The producers take the left over meat, gristle, etc and grind it and mix it before stuffing it into the casing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Traditional Hot Dogs are made by combining pork, beef and poultry then adding spice and placing in a casement then cooking!. It is a type of sausage!. For healthier Hot Dogs choose those made with a single meat like All Beef or All Turkey since chances of cross contamination are reduced and the products are lower in fat since less is required for uniformity and taste!. also you must always heat all Hot Dogs (minimum 45 sec in microwave or 3 minutes at a rolling boil) to kill a potentially dangerous bacteria linked to food poisoning (especially dangerous to the elderly and small children)!.
While the occasional Hot Dog is no real risk, they should not be a part of the everyday diet as any processed meat it is not as healthy as non-processed meats and contains Nitrates which are linked to some food allergies!.
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While the occasional Hot Dog is no real risk, they should not be a part of the everyday diet as any processed meat it is not as healthy as non-processed meats and contains Nitrates which are linked to some food allergies!.
Hope this helps!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Entirely depends where you get your hot dogs from!. There are lots of naturally smoked/cured sources now where you don't get all the high sodium/fat/nitrates/nitrites/other preservatives/mechanically and questionably sourced meats from regular mainstream brand hot dog wieners!. There is a local company here I buy from that does all their meat naturally!. The taste is great, doesn't leave that gross film/taste in your mouth after eating regular hot dogs, and I know I'm not poisoning myself!Www@FoodAQ@Com
if you like them you are really better off not knowing the answer!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Only when you have them 3 times a day and exclusively!.!.
All other "biased" remarks fail to remember there is no waste of the MEAT of the animal!.!.
As for people who slur the sausage (Franks) aka hot dogs!.!.
also eat KFC chicken & Buffalo wings ,, and leave only bones!.!.!.
"" Skin ,,,Sinue,, Tendons,, cartlige "" and that IS considered cool!.!.!
Animal skin is too valueable!.!. for other products than food!.
Snouts !?!?!? how silly!.!. Hoves horns are glue not food!.!. GET real
Muscels -=- meat!.!.
Healthy = YES and Safe = YES!.!.!. ask any sports arena or center or movie theater ETCWww@FoodAQ@Com
All other "biased" remarks fail to remember there is no waste of the MEAT of the animal!.!.
As for people who slur the sausage (Franks) aka hot dogs!.!.
also eat KFC chicken & Buffalo wings ,, and leave only bones!.!.!.
"" Skin ,,,Sinue,, Tendons,, cartlige "" and that IS considered cool!.!.!
Animal skin is too valueable!.!. for other products than food!.
Snouts !?!?!? how silly!.!. Hoves horns are glue not food!.!. GET real
Muscels -=- meat!.!.
Healthy = YES and Safe = YES!.!.!. ask any sports arena or center or movie theater ETCWww@FoodAQ@Com
ANY kind of processed food is unhealthy actually!. Hot dogs shouldnt be singled out!.Www@FoodAQ@Com