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"Anyone who has seen how hot dogs are made has likely already stricken this bad boy from their diets just because, well, it's disgusting," says Dr. Gropper. "Medically, hot dogs are like a hand grenade for your overall health, and most particularly vascular health." Firstly, hot dogs are loaded with fat and cholesterol, especially saturated fats, which have been linked to atherosclerotic vascular disease and heart disease. "Since every organ system relies on its blood flow to survive, the health of the vascular system is the key to every organ system staying healthy, and thus your overall health," he explains.
Worse, hot dogs are a processed and usually cured meat. This means they're full of nitrates and nitrites, which have long been proven to significantly increase a person's risk for cancer. "Fresh meats are always a much better choice, as is any fresh food," says David Greuner, M.D., dermatologist at NYC Surgical Associates. Next time you are at a baseball game, he recommends going with some chips or fries instead of a hotdog or sausage hero.
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