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Five Reasons Hummus Calories Beat Other Dips

Roasted garlic hummus

Are you on a diet? Chances are, at some point, you will at least try one out. As we know, with dieting comes the much-maligned fasting of sweets and all that dreaded calorie counting. But it can be better than you think. Yes, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and that light is hummus.

You might be fond of it already, but if you are dieting, hummus can become a great and delicious tool for you. You see, hummus calories are not quite the same as the calories in other popular dips and spreads. Here are five reasons why hummus calories beat the rest without sacrificing any flavor.

1. What is hummus, you ask? It starts with mashed chickpeas and tahini, a sesame-seed paste, and ends up an appetizing blend of garlic, salt, lemon juice and olive oil. Hummus is usually served with pita chips or vegetab

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