Hot Dogs/Nitrates and Cancer...

[SpitNCobra13]

"The study found that children eating more than 12 hot dogs per month have nine times the normal risk of developing childhood leukemia."

http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/food/hotdogs.htm

I read this in a medical book a while back, but I figured I would actually research the study, and post it on here for you guys. Nitrates are pretty bad, and they are found in hot dogs, and sandwich meats I think.

 

[Kim]

Yeah, we don't eat hot dogs.

I didn't know about the nitrates, I just think they're gross. Didn't you ever read "The Jungle"?

 

[jtee]

Thx for the info SpitNCorba13.

 

[Kaytee]

hmm that is interesting. We don't do hotdogs either unless they are 100% beef Kosher ones, and thats very rare. She has had a few hotdogs before, maybe 3 or 4 or whole life so I think we are good.

 

[fallon]

Debralyn will eat hot dogs once in a while but who feeds their kids 12 hot dogs a month...that's almost every other day...gross

 

[jtee]

In general is good to stay away from "processed food" as much as possible, not just hotdogs.

 

[Kaytee]

very true

 

[Lissa]

I feed Oliver a lot of hotdogs. Are there any kinds that are safe?

 

[Kaytee]

not really lol. the bet though are the all beef kosher ones. They do not have any nitrates, fillers or any other nasty in them.

INGREDIENTS: Beef, water, salt, contains 2% or less of spice, paprika, hydrolyzed soy protein, garlic powder, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, flavorings. so they do have nitrite in them, hmmm...

 

[Lissa]

not really lol. the bet though are the all beef kosher ones. They do not have any nitrates, fillers or any other nasty in them.

INGREDIENTS: Beef, water, salt, contains 2% or less of spice, paprika, hydrolyzed soy protein, garlic powder, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, flavorings. so they do have nitrite in them, hmmm...

I have issues with him eating beef just because I don't eat beef. He's such a picky eater. Maybe I should try those Morningstar soy dogs?

 

[Kaytee]

some people say the soy is good. I never have never ha them personally

 

[Lissa]

some people say the soy is good. I never have never ha them personally

Actually the soy taste just like the regular hot dogs. I wonder if they are safer though.

 

[Kaytee]

not sure, I know soy is not good for young children as it is a natural source of estrogen

 

[musicmom]

We only eat Nathans. They are so juicy. They eat them maybe once every other month. I also only eat Boars Head sandwich meat. I don't think I would waste time worrying about hotdogs.

 

[fallon]

I loev Nathans hot dogs...yummy

 

[musicmom]

My husband treats cancer and he said "find something better to do with our time" hahaha
I guess that's a nice way of saying that alot of things have the potential to cause cancer...deoderant, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.

 

[chefrick]

My husband treats cancer and he said "find something better to do with our time" hahaha
I guess that's a nice way of saying that alot of things have the potential to cause cancer...deoderant, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.

I am still married because he works under the table (even though he's a professional) and if I were to divorce I would not be able to collect child support, plus this house is in his name. He said as long as I stay married to him he would continue to pay all the bills and the mortgage.
I'm not stupid by any means so I stay! I stay at home with the kids and am taken care of. I am a substitute teacher so I can pick and chose the days I want to work and any extra income I make is mine. I am also an intern at a music production company and that will be full time soon.
He has no say in what I do and I don't need to run anything by him. Some think I have it made. Granted...I'd leave in a heartbeat if I find a good man.
He's very aware that I am no longer in love with him and do not find him physically attractive and he's OK with that. I'm not sure why this is OK for him. Who knows. I would have rather of him get sober and we all live together but I guess that's a choice he wasn't willing to make. His loss not mine. I don't mind answering your questions. I am not ashamed or embarrassed at all. I do what's best for my children.
If he were drinking and in the home I would leave without a doubt and VERY

^^^^Is this the husband you are referring to, chickie???^^^^

I Call BS!! This should be a forum about giving sound advice or opinion based on facts or personal experience.

You are taking the advice of an alocoholic and abusive man that practices medicine illegally under the table???

If the alledged "Doctor" or Cancer treating individual discounts the carcinogenic effects of nitrates on the human body, then that person shouldn't be practicing anything other than flipping burgers.

 

[VI OF US]

^^^^Is this the husband you are referring to, chickie???^^^^

I Call BS!! This should be a forum about giving sound advice or opinion based on facts or personal experience.

You are taking the advice of an alocoholic and abusive man that practices medicine illegally under the table???

If the alledged "Doctor" or Cancer treating individual discounts the carcinogenic effects of nitrates on the human body, then that person shouldn't be practicing anything other than flipping burgers.

Oh snap, crackle, and POP!! WOW!

 

[Kaytee]

Oh snap, crackle, and POP!! WOW!

lol at snap crackle and pop

 

[FooserX]

lol @ chefrick

You're my new favorite PF member!