Roasted Pepper Hummus-3393

Product Code: 00044

Hummus is an awesome addition to any meal too, not just because it tastes like heaven, but also because it’s really good for you. I feel that there’s a misconception that it’s not that healthy, and when it comes to store brought ones that is usually the case as they’re filled with funny additives, vegetable oils and a few preservatives – I even saw one recently where the first three ingredients were modified maize starch, cream and sugar, which was so bizarre, since when do you add cream to hummus?! But if you make your own hummus then it’s super healthy (and also a lot less expensive!) Part of the reason that I love it so much is that chickpeas are a fantastic source of vegetarian protein so you’ll get lots of energy from it. They’re also filled with tons of fibre, which we all really need for a healthy, efficient digestive system. The more fibre something has the slower it’s realised into your blood stream too, which means your blood sugar stays under control and you stay full and energised for longer. There’s even a unique type of fibre in chickpeas that has also been shown to increase blood fat regulation and lower cholesterol, as well as reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease and colon cancer. So there really are a lot of reasons to eat lots of delicious hummus! I do eat lots of it with a spoon, often straight from the processor, but my other (more conventional) favourite way to eat it is in a rainbow bowl of veggies and quinoa, using it as a deliciously creamy dressing!