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Memorial Day weekend is upon us and today we were joined LIVE by registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Shanthi Appelo who gives us tips on how to spice up your hot dog.
Here are some of her tips on spicing up a summer BBQ classic – the hot dog.
Three Ways to Spice Up Your Dog
We’re not here to solve the condiment debate, but we do have some easy recipes to elevate the flavor of hot dogs and provide much-needed nutrition.
From the ballpark to outdoor get-togethers, hot dogs are a quintessential American summer staple. Hot dogs are a food the whole family can enjoy. However, it can leave shoppers wondering how to pick the healthiest choice.
Choosing the healthiest hot dog
Hot dog ingredients may seem like a mystery, and that’s partly because ingredients come from a cocktail of meat trimmings, fillers and preservatives. An aisle full of hot dog choices with packages boasting health claims and “all-natural ingredients” can be confusing.
It’s worth noting that hot dogs are a processed meat product, classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning they are considered carcinogenic to humans. While keeping processed meat intake to a minimum is the best idea, here are some things to keep in mind when choosing the healthiest hot dogs:
Don’t forget the condiments
Among all the condiments, ketchup is part of a longstanding, mostly friendly, debate about whether it belongs on a hot dog. Like ketchup, most condiments are culprits for adding excess sodium to many diets. When choosing hot dog condiments like relish, ketchup and mustard (especially honey mustard), aim to choose options with the least amount of added sugar, sodium content and the fewest ingredients. Moreover, consider choosing whole wheat hot dog buns to add more nutrients and fiber to the meal.
We’re not here to solve the condiment debate of whether ketchup goes on a hot dog, but we do have some easy recipes to elevate the flavor of hot dogs and give them some much-needed nutrition:
Greek Dog – Serves ~8 hot dogs
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Elote Dog – Serves ~8 hot dogs
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Tropical Dog – Serves ~8 hot dogs
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