Thursday, March 15, 2012

Hummus...
So many people think that Hummus is a healthy choice!  It can be but you really need to now what you are consuming! 
Chickpeas are a great way to add fiber and protein to salads and soups, or even to enjoy as a standalone snack. Just keep your serving size in check—one cup of canned chickpeas, a standard amount for side dishes, has 286 calories.
Tahini, At 89 calories and 8 grams of fat per tablespoon, is a pretty calorically dense food. While it's full of healthy ingredients like B vitamins and even rich in calcium, it's also super easy to go overboard. Stick to a ping pong ball-sized serving (about 2 tablespoons) to keep your calories in check.  Don't forget the olive oil involved and of course, watch what you are dipping into the hummus!!

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