Headache-Free Hot Dogs
If you love hot dogs but are sensitive to sodium nitrite—a common deli-meat preservative that can trigger headaches for some people—these dogs are for you.
By Stacy Adimando
Our favorite natural beef, chicken, and vegetarian choices are rich in flavor and protein, low in fat, and completely free of sodium nitrite.
Morningstar Farms America's Original Veggie Dog ($4; morningstarfarms.com)
At only 80 calories each, these sweet-and-spicy soy hot dogs have 11 grams of protein and only 0.5 gram of fat per serving.
Applegate Farms Big Apple Hot Dog ($6; applegatefarms.com)
Made from antibiotic-free pork and beef, these New York City-style wieners plump up nicely when cooked and contain less than one-third the calories and fat of a Nathan's dog.
Lightlife Smart Franks ($3.50; lightlife.com)
These meatless wonders get their hearty, robust taste from soy sauce, sesame oil, and natural smoke flavor (made from condensed hickory smoke). Soy and egg whites provide protein.
Organic Prairie Uncured Chicken Hot Dog ($6.50; organicvalley.coop)
Hot dog lovers will note the snappy bite of these organic chicken franks; health-conscious eaters will appreciate the natural preservatives—sea salt and celery juice.
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Morningstar Farms America's Original Veggie Dog ($4; morningstarfarms.com)
At only 80 calories each, these sweet-and-spicy soy hot dogs have 11 grams of protein and only 0.5 gram of fat per serving.
Applegate Farms Big Apple Hot Dog ($6; applegatefarms.com)
Made from antibiotic-free pork and beef, these New York City-style wieners plump up nicely when cooked and contain less than one-third the calories and fat of a Nathan's dog.
Lightlife Smart Franks ($3.50; lightlife.com)
These meatless wonders get their hearty, robust taste from soy sauce, sesame oil, and natural smoke flavor (made from condensed hickory smoke). Soy and egg whites provide protein.
Organic Prairie Uncured Chicken Hot Dog ($6.50; organicvalley.coop)
Hot dog lovers will note the snappy bite of these organic chicken franks; health-conscious eaters will appreciate the natural preservatives—sea salt and celery juice.
Read more Healthy Eating articles.
