Hot dogs are a summer staple, but they aren’t always the healthiest food.
Many are made with added preservatives, fillers, and, honestly, who knows what kind of meat.
Thankfully, plenty of brands have prioritized making better-for-you dogs in both the animal and plant-based markets.
When choosing the right one to buy, registered dietitians focus on a short and familiar ingredient list.
These come precooked and frozen at peak freshness to maintain their delicious flavor.
It contains zero grams of trans fat, sugar, and carbohydrates.
Plus, they’re super juicy, she says.
It’s low in sugar and high in iron and protein.
The only downside is the sodium content, she says, which is a bit high.
While not technically a hot dog, they taste great in a bun.
These sausages are made of vegetables, wheat protein, and a vitamin and mineral blend.
They’re free of artificial colors and preservatives and have a deliciousMediterraneanflavor profile, Devje says.
Each serving contains only 9% daily value of sodiumthe lowest on the list.
“You could enjoy two of these with a side salad and fruit,” she suggests.
They provide a good amount of iron, potassium, and are low in sugar.
These kebabs are halal, gluten-free, and have very few ingredients.
“Brace yourself as it’s pretty high on the ‘hot/spicy’ scale,” she warns.
One serving contains two kebabs, at only 120 calories total.
Chicken Seekh Kebab,Al Safa
