Veggie Dogs, Hot Dogs, Turkey Dogs...etc...

cem2168
cem2168 Posts: 205 Member
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
So, I personally am a vegetarian (pescitarian mainly) , so I would probably stick to veggie dogs...but...

They now have "healthier" alternatives to hot dogs, like fat free, lower cal ones...but... are hot dogs and veggie dogs a no-go for diets? Are they really THAT bad for you? Do they have nitrates? They have a lot of sodium.... but what else? Are veggie dogs and meatless dogs okay?

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  • LOVEsummer
    LOVEsummer Posts: 304 Member
    I've had the veggie dogs and the fat free hot dogs and they are fab if you are craving a hot dog, however they are SODIUM BOMBS... I think like 500mg each. I would say save them for when you are really craving a hot dog and stick to lean fish, eggs and tofu for your protein!!! <3
  • cem2168
    cem2168 Posts: 205 Member
    sounds perfect! thanks! :)
  • myukniewicz
    myukniewicz Posts: 906 Member
    I've had the veggie dogs and the fat free hot dogs and they are fab if you are craving a hot dog, however they are SODIUM BOMBS... I think like 500mg each. I would say save them for when you are really craving a hot dog and stick to lean fish, eggs and tofu for your protein!!! <3

    agreed
    i am a pescatarian as well! and i had a veggie Italian sausage last night, SOOO GOOD! however, like lovesummer said its KILLER in sodium, exactly 500mg actually. so they are definatly good to curb a craving (and the calories aren't to bad either) however, the sodium is a good reason to not make them an every day choice.l
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