International Hummus Day

Tomorrow, May 13, is International Hummus Day.

At Private Home Care, we are strong proponents of a Mediterranean Diet, which features hummus. Hummus is a rockstar food, not only because it is delicious, but it is full of nutrients! Because it is bean-based, it is high in fiber, which help to keep you feel fuller for longer.

Hummus is a bean spread typically made out of chickpeas, tahini (crushed sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.

A 3.5 oz (about 1/3 cup) serving of hummus contains:

Calories: 166
Fat: 9.6 grams
Protein: 7.9 grams
Carbs: 14.3 grams
Fiber: 6.0 grams
Manganese: 39% of the RDI
Copper: 26% of the RDI
Folate: 21% of the RDI
Magnesium: 18% of the RDI
Phosphorus: 18% of the RDI
Iron: 14% of the RDI
Zinc: 12% of the RDI
Thiamin: 12% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 10% of the RDI
Potassium: 7% of the RDI

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-hummus-healthy#section1