Foods that just seem to go hand in hand with summer are burgers and hot dogs. Now, everyone knows about Boca and Morningstar burgers, but what about hot dogs? There aren't too many healthy choices out there! My absolute favorite hot dogs are Applegate Farms. I've never tried their beef or pork because the only meats I eat are chicken, turkey, and fish, but luckily, they have chicken and turkey hot dogs in their product line. To be fair, I've never had a "real" hot dog, but Applegate Farms' turkey hot dogs are amazing! They taste just how I imagine a beef hot dog would taste. The outer casing gets nice and crisp if you fry it up, but it surprisingly tastes great when you put it in the microwave for around 30 seconds. I can actually eat these hot dogs by themselves or in a bun, that's how yummy they are. For a lower calorie choice, you can wrap the dog in a slice of light bread instead.
I love how these hot dogs don't have any preservatives and are all natural and organic. The livestock are raised on vegetarian diets and are never given antibiotics or growth hormones. Even though hot dogs are processed, Applegates Farms uses minimal processing.
Of course, we have to have some nutritional info here. A turkey hot dog is either 40 or 50 calories (depends on if it's organic or not), while the chicken and beef ones range from 70-110 calories. Pretty good! Applegate Farms also sells other products, like cold cuts, burgers, cheese, turkey bacon, etc... Every product I've tried from them has been excellent, so there's my seal of approval!
Price: $4.29 at Wegman's
Calories: 40-110 depending on meat and if it's organic or not
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Thanks for the review! I usually don't buy hot dogs because they are so processed, but it's nice to know that there is an organic, less processed version out there. I think my family will thank you when I buy some hot dogs again! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome choice for a product review! I have been avoiding processed meat like the plague, but this one seems like a great one to try!
ReplyDeletei adore applegate farms because of how wholesome their turkey dogs are in a world where hot dogs are known to be random "meat"
ReplyDeletehaha it might be. ah we usually go to walmart because they are cheaper on almost everything, but the bf was buying and he prefers the target atmosphere (i dont blame him) so i obliged!
ReplyDeletei have to say though .... their sweet potatoes SUCKED and i will be going to get some of my own at the grocery.
i love the idea of turkey dogs! i don't really like soy products- they are not good for you. so this is great!
-muffy
I have heard of these! I need to try them ASAP! :D
ReplyDeleteI've only had Applegate Farms Organic Smoked Turkey, but I personally LOVE it! Those hot dogs sound great, so I'll have to keep an eye out for them.
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Heather
A good for you hot dog ... this is fabulous!
ReplyDeletethanks for posting this product up! I'm now on the prowl to try it :D
ReplyDeleteOh this sounds great! I am NOT a fan of imitation meat, but I do want my share of healthy hot dogs, so this is perfect!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome product. Haven't had a hot dog in the longest time.
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ReplyDeleteOh, what a great, informative blog you have! I'm starting a health kick at the moment so I'm sure your blog will help me lots.
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What a review :) I'm not a hot dog fan by any means... but these sound great! I really love your site!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! I think I'll like yours too, as I look through and see some of your posts, I'm interested! I love Applegate Farms' products. I'm pretty sure they don't use any nitrates in their meat products, which is something that not many companies can say!
ReplyDeleteAre they high n sodium ?? I can't have much of it so I try to stay away from salty products
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