Hot Dog vs. Hamburger

This weekend is the Fourth of July!  And if you head to a cookout, there’s a good chance you may be asked:  Hot dog or hamburger?  But which one is better?!  And you can’t say both!  J  If you are trying to stay healthy, this is a toss up!  So here are some things to think about:

Hot Dogs
Lower calorie
Less filling
Full of yucky nitrates
Full of sodium

 

Hamburgers
Full of protein, iron and zync
Lower in sodium
High in calories
High in saturated fat

 

Both have their pros and cons.  If you do pick one, just try to healtherize it!  Go for a whole wheat bun or no bun.  Skip the mayo!  Add healthy toppings (lettuce, tomatoe, spinach, onion, mushrooms, peppers)!  Choose nitrate free dogs.  Buy at least 90% lean ground beef.

Have a WONDERFUL and safe holiday!!!