5 Health Benefits of Hummus
A widely popular element of Lebanese cuisine, hummus is found at every Middle Eastern cart you might eat out on the roadside served with fresh pickled cucumber and falafel. Middle Eastern cuisine is rich and extravagant is so is the hummus preparation but what most of you might not know is that it has fascinating health benefits. Given below are 5 health benefits of hummus.
1. A rich source of macronutrients
A hummus dip which is a preparation of chickpeas, tahini, sesame seeds and olive oil contains high amount of protein, fiber and only 0.014 oz of saturated fats which in relation to other dips like ranch and mayonnaise is quite less. The high fiber and protein content builds your strength and keeps you full for the entire day.
2. It contains essential vitamins
Hummus is a rich source of vitamins like folate, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, vitamin A and B-6. Folate helps produce new cells and red blood cells in the body and also DNA thereby preventing birth related defects.
3. It provides essential minerals
Just two tablespoons of hummus help increase the mineral content in your body. The essential minerals include phosphorous, magnesium, Iron and DV. It also contains small amounts of potassium, calcium and zinc. The phosphorous helps in improving the functions of body’s vital organs –kidney and heart; it builds muscle and enhances the nerve function. The magnesium content controls blood sugar and high blood pressure.
