Hummus: It’s What’s Popping for 2011…
December 31st, 2010
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I’m probably a little late to the party. I usually am when it comes to most things not involving my career or technology. Over the Thanksgiving holiday I discovered hummus, and it was love at first taste. A family friend brought it over with mini bread loaves as an hors d’oeuvres to compliment the amazing Thanksgiving dinner I cooked for my family.
Hummus-Awesomeness Personified
I always thought hummus was a hippie food for tree huggers and annoying vegetarians, but its so much more than that. It’s a great tasting and healthy alternative to most dips. They go great with chips, nachos, and even veggies. Ive been eating hummus with broccoli for the past couple of days I gear up for my 2011 fitness goals.
Hummus is made up of chickpeas and is one of the world’s oldest foods. There is evidence suggesting the use of chickpeas by ancient Egyptians 7,000 years ago. One of the great things about hummus is that it is low in calories and carbohydratess but still provides a decent amount of protein per serving like most other bean based foods. Because chickpeas contain both carbohydrate and protein elements, they tend to be digested slowly. Hummus is best paired with raw vegetables for proper digestion. Here are few of the health benefits of hummus
- An excellent source of fiber that digest slowly and helps to keep blood sugar levels in check
- When hummus is partnered with with rice or whole grains it provides a complete protein.
- Hummus contains molybdenum. This trace mineral helps the body detoxify sulfites, as well as iron and manganese, that allows for healthy blood and high energy.