Hot dogs don't always consist of the healthiest ingredients. Additives included in this food can make it even worse for your overall health and wellness.

July 20 is National Hot Dog Day in 2022. Americans ate about 3.7 billion hot dogs in the 12 months ending May 2022, according to a research firm. Federal regulations over the decades have ...

Though the terms nitrates and nitrites are used interchangeably, the meat industry says it’s mainly sodium nitrite that companies currently use to cure meats such as hot dogs, cold cuts and bacon.

Mix ingredients, pierce each hot dog three times with a fork, and place dogs on top of the mixture in a large roasting pan with a lid. Bake for one hour at 350 degrees with the lid on.

It’s hot dog season — not to mention time for the 2024 Nathan's eating contest — and footlong fans might be wondering which brand is the healthiest, if any. While no one is likely seeking ...