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6 Healthy Tricks for Dining Out

When dining out with family or friends, it's easy to get distracted, and overeat.

Hot Dogs, Bacon And Red Meat Tied To Increased Diabetes Risk

A fresh study looks at what happens after people change their meat-eating habits. Those who upped their intake — about 3.5 servings more per week — saw their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during four years of follow-up increase by almost 50 percent.

Tips for choosing healthier options while dining out

Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Especially when dining out at a favorite restaurant. And while many such experiences used to be saved for special occasions, eating outside the home—or, these days, having the food delivered right to one’s door—has become the daily norm for many. So how do you watch what you eat when you’re …

Why Some Adults Over 18 Enjoy Ketchup On A Hot Dog

In honor of National Hot Dog Day, I spoke to people about why they enjoy eating a hot dog with ketchup.

A chicken sandwich cannot be copyrighted, court rules

Man who put chicken inside a bun sought $10 million for theft of creative work.

10 Juicy Burger Recipes for Grilling Season

Whether you like ‘em stuffed, slathered, stacked or just plain, we can probably all agree on one thing: burgers are a grilling season staple.

Why restaurants are so loud nowadays

Hot Dog or Hamburger: Which Is the Healthier Choice?

Eating healthy at a barbecue isn’t easy. Who can resist the mayo-soaked glory of potato salad and deliciously fruity barbecue desserts? Even if you do manage to decline these tempting summer food favorites, you can’t say no to the main course. Hot dogs and hamburgers are being served, and you’ve got to pick one. But which one is healthier?[related]

What's the better choice: A hot dog or hamburger?

Neither one is going to hit it out of the nutritional ballpark, but one of these barbecue favorites comes out on top.

Easy Hot Dog Topping Ideas

Food Network Magazine dreamed up so many hot dog toppings, you'll never have to eat a naked one again.

Is a hot dog a sandwich? Council rules once and for all

A hot dog is not a sandwich, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. And that's that.

7 Fun New Hot Dog Topping Ideas

Ketchup and mustard? Bo-ring! Instantly upgrade your hot dog with these seven anything-but-ordinary combos

Hey Paul Giamatti, is a hot dog a sandwich?

A thing you learn when you repeatedly ask famous people whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich is that some of them aren’t particularly interested in that question.

9 Gourmet Hot Dog Topping Ideas

Hot dogs have been around for over a century, but foodies seek perfection. These unique hot dog ideas will impress even hungriest of Chicagoans.

Are You A Hot Dog Or A Hamburger?

Take the quiz to find out if you're a hot dog or a hamburger.

Where to find free hot dogs on National Hot Dog Day

Today is when you can get a free hot dog at numerous convenience stores across the country. Check out where you can find the best deals, including where to find the free hot dogs!

Craving a hot dog? Opt for one of these healthier frank alternatives

Check out Men's Health's list of better-for-you hot dog options

5 things to put in a hot dog bun that aren’t meat

These vegetarian hot dog stand-ins don’t rely on fake meat, yay, and let plants-only eaters in on the fun.

24 Hot Dog Topping Ideas from Bon Appetit Readers

What's the best way to decorate the humble hot dog? We asked you, our readers, and you gave us 24 brilliant ideas, from Sriracha to...fried bananas?!?

National Hot Dog Day: So what's actually in a hot dog?