Hot dogs offer protein but contain nitrates and nitrites. Hot dogs have fewer calories than hamburgers, but hamburgers lack harmful nitrates. Occasional hot dog consumption is acceptable, but a ...

You've likely been soaking up the sun by the beach, lake or pool as summer begins. And these lazy days are often accompanied by the smoky aroma of hot dogs on the grill. On days like this we don’t ...

Lauren Manaker is an award-winning registered dietitian, book author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She has been practicing dietetics since 2004, and has worked in a wide variety of settings. She earned ...