Secret Effects of Eating Hummus, Says Science

These Secret Benefits Are Hiding In Your Hummus... By Sarah Garone When you think of healthy snacks, what springs to mind? If your thoughts turn toward creamy hummus (and perhaps some crunchy veggies), you're in good company! Hummus, the delightfully dippable Mediterranean chickpea-and-tahini spread, has become a go-to snack and side dish for millions of Americans. You're probably familiar with its impressive list of nutrients, including abundant plant-based protein, high fiber, and healthy fats. Intriguingly, though, the benefits of eating hummus go beyond what you can spot on a nutrition facts label. Chowing down on this delicious dip can come with some positive side effects you might not have heard of. Here are six science-backed reasons to make hummus a regular part of your diet.   READ THE FULL ARTICLE    Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News A recent meta-analysis revealed that specific plant-based foods may have an especially strong effect at mitigating your risk of dying from various types of heart disease. Are they in your diet? Are you finding that your Costco rotisserie chicken dinner is starting to get boring? Though these chickens do taste excellent on their own, there are many ways to enjoy them beyond the old-fashioned way. Add these recipes to your weeknight rotation! If you walk for exercise, there are supplements you can take that can help to keep your energy up and your muscles moving, according to dietitians.  There's quite a bit of skepticism around apple cider vinegar (ACV) and whether it works or not, yet many health enthusiasts believe in it's potential health benefits. We consulted the experts to find out the #1 brand to buy if you want to give ACV a try. What's In Our Cart?   Walmart's frozen food section does not mess around when it comes to frozen options. While frozen foods sometimes gets a bad rap, there's actually no shortage of healthy options. Case in point: These are the best frozen foods to buy at Walmart. Here's what you should stock up on next time you're at the store.   THE BEST FROZEN FOODS AT WALMART IN 2021   What To Cook This Week   Chicken Thigh Tzatziki Bowl This simple dish takes little time to make and checks all of the boxes when it comes to a tasty and nutrient-packed meal. The shining star in this dish is the marinated and cooked chicken thighs. Both dark and white meat chicken contains a slew of nutrients like high-quality protein, vitamin B12, and zinc.  This recipe is courtesy of Lauren Manaker MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, a member of our medical expert board. She is also the author of the cookbook The First Time Mom's Pregnancy Cookbook, where this and 74 other nutrient-packed recipes are featured. What you'll need: olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, chicken thighs, cucumber, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, green olives, red onion, feta cheese and mint   GET THE RECIPE   What's Trending On Social Media   Last week, we went live on our Instagram with Eat This, Not That! Medical Expert Sydney Greene, MS, RDN as she walked us through an incredibly simple and nutritious lunch recipe. These Tuna Avocado Boats are packed with flavor and can be whipped up in under 10 minutes!   FOLLOW US NOW FOR MORE!   About Contact Us FAQs Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Preferences © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.