It's going to be a HOT one here in Columbus this weekend.... remember my post about HYDRATION???? Put it to use!! Drink lots of WATER if you're outside all weekend, and if you are indulging in the occasional adult beverage... be sure to drink a glass of water in between those games of cornhole or what have you. And please, be smart on the road.
Okay, okay, enough of my ranting and raving - it's the weekend, let's have some fun!
Besides remembering those who have served (or are serving) our country, Memorial Day is all about the beginning of summer, pools opening and of course the start of grilling season.
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| My Boy Scout skills put to work last Memorial Day. |
The choice between a hotdog or hamburger on the grill, in some cases, is a person's biggest dilema on weekends such as these. But because I'm all about making things more complicated than they really need to be... I'm going to introduce another obstacle into the never-ending hamburger vs. hotdog debate - What KIND of hot dog???
We've all seen the viral image of the whole "pink slime" substance that is used a lot in production of meat (fast food restaurants and some hot dogs). So when it comes to choosing the right hot dog for your Memorial Day cookout, and more importantly, for your health, here are some awesome suggestions from Health.com.
Best Beef Hotdog:
Best Chicken Dog:
Best Turkey Dog:
Criteria for selecting a Healthy Dog:
- Make sure your dog is uncured. When something is cured, it means that it has been treated with nitrates and nitrites which have been linked to cancer and other fun health problems.
- Choose lower sodium products. Depending on your age, RDA sodium amounts per day are 2300 mg and 1500 mg for those over 50.
- Watch out for products that have been mechanically separated.
- Choose dogs with less than 6 grams of fat.
Sound good?! I hope so!
Everyone have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend filled with friends, family and laughs :)
Stay Healthy,
