What flavor of hummus is the best?

Is Sabra hummus good for you?

Most store-bought hummus has salt, fat and a small amount of potassium sorbate as a preservative. Sabra has no more than most brands, give or take, and you have to balance that against the fact that you’re eating a good source of vegetable protein, time-tested for hundreds if not thousands of years.

In answer to your question, “is hummus good for a diet?” the answer is a resounding, yes! Eat it for a snack with celery, carrots, or peppers, spread it over your whole wheat bread instead of mayo, or top your soups with a dollop. This tasty, healthy dip is good for losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle!

Hummus is a spread popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. The trendy snack is low in fat and high in fiber and protein, making it a perfect addition to a healthy diet. Traditional hummus contains chickpeas — also known as garbanzo beans — tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt.

There’s no need to abandon hummus entirely. The dip does offer a good dose of protein, heart-healthy fats, and dietary fiber. Plus, it’s a low-Glycemic Index food .

Hummus Expiration DateUnopenedFridgeFreezerPackaged Hummus lasts for3-10 Days6-8 MonthsHomemade Hummus lasts for3-5 Days6-8 MonthsOpenedFridgeFreezerPackaged Hummus lasts for4-6 Days–

You can even try making your own chocolate hummus!

Spread hummus on your favorite bread.

Use instead of mayonnaise or mustard.

Dip pita chips in hummus.

4. Make hummus mashed potatoes.

5. Make deviled eggs.

Pair hummus and vegetables.

7. Make a Mediterranean-inspired dinner with fish topped with hummus.

Cooked Chickpeas, Water, Tahini (Ground Sesame), NonGMO Soybean Oil, Garlic, Salt, Non GMO Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness.

Here is my personal ranking of the best snacks to dip in hummus.

Carrots. PIN IT. Photo by Charlotte Hull.

Ritz Crackers. PIN IT. Photo by Erin Qiu.

Cucumbers. PIN IT. Photo by Haliana Burhans.

Pretzel Sticks. PIN IT. Photo By Emily Gordon.

Wheat Thins. PIN IT.

Black Bean Chips. PIN IT.

Bagel Chips. PIN IT.

Pita Bread (NAAN!!) PIN IT.

There are 70 calories in a 2 tbsp serving of Sabra Classic Hummus. Calorie breakdown: 65% fat, 23% carbs, 12% protein.

Humus*: Latin for ‘soil’, this generally refers to components of soil that are rich in organic matter, whether from added compost or the natural decomposition of plant material. The top layers of forest soils are rich in humus.

Sabra – Classic Hummus (Grams W/potassium)Calories70SodiumTotal Fat5 gPotassiumSaturated1 gTotal CarbsPolyunsaturated0 gDietary FiberMonounsaturated0 gSugars

Method

Drain the chickpeas and rinse.

Combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, tahini, and water in a food processor, and blend to a creamy purée.

Add more lemon juice, garlic, cumin or salt to taste.

Thank goodness hummus is gluten-free. However, not all packaged hummus is gluten-free. Those of us who have to worry about cross-contamination can’t just pick up any tub of hummus. This is one of the reasons we’re happy to announce that Sabra is our latest sponsor to join the team.

Hummus is a Middle Eastern spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. All ingredients are gluten free, including tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds. But you can safely dip cut vegetables or gluten-free crackers in hummus to enjoy a safe and relatively healthy snack.

Is hummus Paleo or not? While the recipes vary, most hummus is made from mashing up chickpeas, mixing in some tahini, and then adding lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. The only real problem with hummus is that it’s made from chickpeas, as as we’ll soon see chickpeas are a no-go on Paleo.

Grain’s are not part of the caveman diet. Thus, popcorn is not paleo. Yes, as long as gluten has not been added to it at some point popcorn is gluten free. Primal Organic never uses popcorn or any corn in it’s paleo diet delivery.

Low-sugar fruit, such as the fatty avocado, are considered Paleo. Berries are lower in sugar and higher in antioxidants than other sweet fruits. Bananas and melon are not considered true Paleo foods; however, many people who follow the Paleo lifestyle consume them in moderation.

However, we avoid oats on the paleo diet because (like other grains and legumes) they contain antinutrients which contribute to leaky gut, cause inflammation, weaken the immune system, and trigger autoimmune disease. Oats are also often contaminated with gluten from contact with other crops.

Foods to Eat on The Paleo Diet

Meats: Beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, pork and others.

Fish and Seafood: Salmon, trout, haddock, shrimp, shellfish, etc.

Eggs: Choose free-range, pastured or omega-3 enriched eggs.

Vegetables: Broccoli, kale, peppers, onions, carrots, tomatoes, etc.

Paleo Diet Fruits** Fruits are not only delicious, but they’re also great for you. That said, fruits (even paleo-approved ones) contain large amounts of fructose which, while much better than HFCS (high-fructose corn syrup), is still sugar. However, feel free to have one to three servings of fruit a day.

Herbal Tea and Coffee. Green tea contains small amounts of caffeine, but it also supplies beneficial antioxidants that make it an acceptable drink if you’re following the Paleo Diet. Dr. Cordain recommends that you skip coffee, however, because the high caffeine content isn’t good for your body.