Hot Dogs Alternative

avlama
avlama Posts: 502 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I just sabotaged my food intake with hot dogs...But I really like hot dogs. With the superbowl upon us... does anyone have any healthy alternatives to hot dogs
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  • sloth3toes
    sloth3toes Posts: 2,212 Member
    I actually try to eat somewhat 'healthy....' whatever that is. But, I don't think there is any substitute for a hot dog.

    With mustard and relish, and preferably onions.
  • turtleball
    turtleball Posts: 217 Member
    ahhh... slightly burnt hot dogs?
  • _runbitchrun
    _runbitchrun Posts: 205 Member
    Turkey sausage?
  • avlama
    avlama Posts: 502 Member
    LOL I like burnt hot dogs, but don't think that makes it healthier
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
    Nothing wrong with hot dogs. I but the BallPark Lean dogs.

    Rigger
  • avlama
    avlama Posts: 502 Member
    I have to check on turkey sausage...I know maybe a better bread but the meat itself is the main issue, wieners are not healthy. Plus I like all fixings on them too.
  • avlama
    avlama Posts: 502 Member
    Haven't seen those before.... thanks navyrigger
  • turtleball
    turtleball Posts: 217 Member
    veggie dogs?


    (just got done from eating a burnt hot dog btw :D)
  • _runbitchrun
    _runbitchrun Posts: 205 Member
    Or get 100% beef. that way its no a bunch of add ins.
    Johnsonville turkey chedder sausages are so yummy!
  • mamma_nee
    mamma_nee Posts: 809 Member
    I only eat half a bun and slap 2 hot dogs on it ! LOL load it with sauerkraut and mustard MMMMmmmmmmmm good I eat Nathans. I just wish they would go easy on the salt !!! I slice them in half and change the water twice to get some of the salt out of it lol
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    What's wrong with hot dogs? Why would they sabotage anything?

    But there are uncured turkey dogs too.
  • superfox12082
    superfox12082 Posts: 512 Member
    Nothing wrong with hot dogs. I but the BallPark Lean dogs.

    Rigger

    I tried these lean hot dogs once. They were AWFUL!

    There is no sub. I am a hot dog fanatic!!:happy: :happy:
  • littlelexical
    littlelexical Posts: 146 Member
    I've been having hot dogs a lot lately - but today i have a special tea planned too - so needed some extra calories... but hotdogs are on the menu for lunch... so...

    I am planning on using half the bun - chopping the dog in half & putting both halves on the 1/2bun - doubling the onion & halfing the cheese (extra onion is decadence & you only need a slice of cheese the whole way along the bun - so - half bun, half cheese right?) and half the tomato sauce... I have a feeling it will look HUGE and "how will that even fit in my mouth" so should satiate visually - but halving the bun, sauce and cheese (in my case) saves 151 calories! The onion is only an extras 18 calories to double it - so overall have saved 133 calories. Its also 18 grams of carbs less! :)
  • avlama
    avlama Posts: 502 Member
    What's wrong with hot dogs? Why would they sabotage anything?

    But there are uncured turkey dogs too.

    They're high in calories and once you add all the fixings it puts me over, and sometimes just two hot dogs aren't enough
  • avlama
    avlama Posts: 502 Member
    Or get 100% beef. that way its no a bunch of add ins.
    Johnsonville turkey chedder sausages are so yummy!

    Will look for these... although 100% beef sound expensive LOL.
  • avlama
    avlama Posts: 502 Member
    To superfox I'm a fanatic too. Love mine loaded with jalapenos and cheese sauce
  • _runbitchrun
    _runbitchrun Posts: 205 Member
    They aren't too bad (100% beef). Those are the only kind we eat, probably like 3-4$ a packet. Theres kosher ones too, those are a little more, but AMAZING
  • avlama
    avlama Posts: 502 Member
    veggie dogs?


    (just got done from eating a burnt hot dog btw :D)

    Ha... they taste awesome when they're a little burnt.
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    Hebrew National (I think) has a fat free hot dog that is okay. Look for "all-beef" and "fat free" for the lowest calories.
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
    Smart Dogs are really good - vegetarian, soy - high in protein, low in fat - healthier than the 'real thing' - no nitrates.........
  • avlama
    avlama Posts: 502 Member
    They aren't too bad (100% beef). Those are the only kind we eat, probably like 3-4$ a packet. Theres kosher ones too, those are a little more, but AMAZING

    Yeah that's not to bad, but the packets I buy are .88 cents...I have to bargain shop for the whole family. But I will give them a try... trying to cut back on them anyways
  • lebbyloses
    lebbyloses Posts: 133 Member
    Hebrew national 94% hot dogs are 45 calories each.
  • chezjuan
    chezjuan Posts: 747 Member
    Applegate Farms Uncured Beef Hot Dogs. Only 70 calories per dog, very tasty, and 100% beef made from grass-fed cattle.

    A bit pricier than 88 cents a pack, but well worth it IMHO.
  • rejectuf
    rejectuf Posts: 487 Member
    Applegate Farms Uncured Beef Hot Dogs. Only 70 calories per dog, very tasty, and 100% beef made from grass-fed cattle.

    A bit pricier than 88 cents a pack, but well worth it IMHO.

    I'll second this. If you want a healthy hot dog, go for this.

    If you want a tasty sausage free of the random bad stuff found in most hot dogs, go for a good fresh bratwurst or italian sausage and just consider it a cheat if you're worried about calories and fat.
  • Danilynn1975
    Danilynn1975 Posts: 294 Member
    Morningstar farms has hot dogs. 50 or 60 cals each and damn good.
  • MadTownD
    MadTownD Posts: 149 Member
    I've had the Morningstar Farms hot dogs... eh, not too bad, BUT try their corn dogs. OMG... sooo good. 150 calories, kinda' high in sodium, but so are regular hot dogs.

    :glasses:
  • KBSwinger
    KBSwinger Posts: 160 Member
    Hot dogs are yummy! Why rule out foods you like to eat?
  • morethanthis0
    morethanthis0 Posts: 260 Member
    Turkey dogs and cheese wrapped in reduced fat crescent rolls, baked in the oven...with some ketchup mmmm
  • Danilynn1975
    Danilynn1975 Posts: 294 Member
    thanks for the crack alert, I mean food addiction. will most definitely give those a try.

    Morningstar farm also has a buffalo chicken burger. tastes similar to a spicy chicken patty from a fast food place. pretty good for 180 calories each patty.
  • AbbeyDove
    AbbeyDove Posts: 317 Member
    Here's what we eat when the craving hits!: http://www.applegate.com/products/natural-uncured-beef-hot-dog

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