Is hummus healthy for you?!
Is hummus healthy for you?
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yes, in limited quantities because of the high oil (healthy oil, but still) content.
I make my own hummus and substitute low-fat homemade yogurt for 1/2 the oil. The taste difference is so slight that most people I've fed it to don't notice.
its made from garbonzo beans , witch is protean so i say yes
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well yeah kind of
In moderation. It is fairly high in calories and carbs. Check the label. But in general, sure and it tastes great. Very versatile too. Try it with roasted red peppers.
hummus is a bean dip made with garbanzo beans. it is very good for u. high protein. try some
Yes, it is.
I guess. It's made from vegetables. Just check the ingridients and nutrition facts on the back of it in a grocery store. It depends on your diet and what's right for you.
Yes it is ,protein.
Hummus is a healthy food. Easy to make too. I like to make sandwiches with it, use it as a dip with raw veggies.
Like all foods, it is much healthier than starving to death.
healthy, yes.
tasty, uhm... Not really :P
Yeah it's made for chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
Chickpeas are a good source of zinc,[4] and protein.[5] They are also very high in dietary fiber and thus are a healthy food source, especially as a source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes. They are low in fat, and most of the fat content is monounsaturated.
One hundred grams of mature boiled chickpeas contains 164 calories, 2.6 grams of fat (of which only 0.27 gram is saturated), 7.6 grams of dietary fiber, and 8.9 grams of protein. [6]
Chickpeas are also a significant source of calcium (190 mg/100 g). Some sources quote it as equal to yogurt and close to milk. According to the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, on an average, chickpea seed contains: 23% protein 64% total carbohydrates 47% starch 5% fat 6% crude fiber 6% soluble sugar 3% ash
They also report high mineral content: phosphorus (340 mg/100 g) calcium (190 mg/100 g) magnesium (140 mg/100g) iron (7 mg/100 g) zinc (3 mg/100 g)
Yes, hummus is a healthy spread. You can choose if you want to add olive oil to it (which will increase the fat amount). It is low fat, has protein, fiber, vitamins, etc.
Hummus:
2cloves garlic
2cups cooked chickpeas, drained
4T lemon juice
1/2 t salt
3T tahini
2T water
Paprika
Olive oil (if desired for consistency)
This is cholesterol free as well. Much better than mayonaise, butter, or other commercial spreads which contain hydrogentated oils/trans fats.
It's very healthy for you!
Chick peas, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice & salt
Chick peas are a great source of fiber & protein...but because it has "a healthy fat" content, use it sparingly.
A good portion would be 1/4 cup per serving.
I love it on the side of most rice, risotto dishes and with bagles or with baby carrots and cucumbers!
Yes, it is high in Protien.
Many people say they use it sparingly because it is high in fat. Vegans eat so little fat anyway, it is not bad for you.