Let's say you've realized that ranch dressing is off-limits if you want to lose weight, but you're still craving a thick, rich dip you can use for veggies or pita. That's where hummus comes into the snacking picture.
Hummus, traditionally a Middle Eastern dish, is made with chickpeas, which are high in cholesterol-lowering fiber. This fiber also helps prevent your blood sugar from rising too quickly after a meal, stopping the inevitable sugar crashes and pangs of hunger that happen later on.
Two tablespoons of store-bought hummus have about 70 calories on average, so while it's much lower in calories than that ranch dressing, don't go crazy with the amount you eat. Or why not try making your own version—it's easy!
Recipe for delicious homemade hummus to enjoy anytime.
Hummus
This is now your official go-to dip instead of the calorie bomb that is ranch dressing (75 or more calories per tablespoon!). High in fiber and lower in saturated fat and calories, hummus pairs equally well with veggies. To make it, mix the following ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy: two 10-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, with 1/3 cup liquid reserved; juice of one lemon; 3 tablespoons olive oil; two garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to use.
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