Hummus is a Healthy Choice
Basic hummus recipes contain six healthy ingredients: chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, sea salt and tahini. Flavored types of hummus — for example, popular types like roasted red pepper or Kalamata olive hummus, which you may have seen in supermarkets — have additional ingredients that are mixed into the basic hummus recipe described above.
So what is hummus good for? Here are the top eight hummus benefits:
- Good Source of Plant-Based Protein
- Fights Illness and Disease
- Decreases Inflammation
- Helps Digestion and Intestinal Health
- High in Vitamins and Minerals
- Supports Bone Health
- Protects Heart Health
- Boosts Your Energy