Today i am sharing with you another hummus style made with just greens such as fresh basil, parsley and tarragon which nourish your mind, body and soul for overall wellness. Hummus is one of my go-to snacks to keep me on track with my health and fitness levels and not to mention tasty as well.

 

How about yourself, do you enjoy hummus and why?

 

This popular and nourishing snack is quite easy to create in your own kitchen without to much fuss and preparation. Why buy store bought when you can easily make this at home minus the chemical crap storm with conventional store types? You may say ” I have no time” or “I don’t know how to”. But i will tell you “you can do this” even if you do not have much experience in the kitchen. I hope i am able to inspire you to create something in your own kitchen. If you never made hummus before and give this a go……. please let me know how it came out for you. I would love to hear.

 

 

 

 

 

Below are the many health benefits in consuming more hummus and why these green herbs are quite powerful when combined in a super simple snack food.

 

 

 

 

HEALTH BENEFITS OF HEAVENLY HOMEMADE HUMMUS

 

 

HEALTHY DIGESTION:

Due to the high fiber content, hummus helps keep your digestive system in check. A great alternative in getting more fiber consumed into the body and plus it’s heart healthy.

 

PROMOTES HEALTHY BONE, MUSCLE, SKIN and BLOOD:

The high amount of protein in this food snack allows an essential building block in these particular areas.

 

LOWERS CHOLESTEROL:

Hummus is generally made from chickpeas, or some say garbanzo beans which have nutrients in them in lowering cholesterol. By making your own at home you are reducing the sodium intake from most grocery store bought varieties while avoiding heart disease. Homemade is best!

 

PREVENTS CANCER:

Healthy benefits of beans are their cancer preventing properties of the three compounds of sapnins, protease inhibitors and phytic acids which have shown in tests to guard against the damaging affects of cancers.

 

WEIGHT-LOSS:

Due to the tahini, which is a sesame seed butter, this contains mono-saturated fats in which helps promote weight-loss and belly fat in the body.

 

PROMOTES STRONG BONES:

Both chickpeas and tahini contain calcium which contributes to good bone health. Especially important for older women in preventing osteoporosis.

 

HELPS ALLEVIATE ANEMIA:

The combination of the beans and tahini is a great source of iron which helps deliver oxygen to the red blood cells.

 

BALANCING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS:

Due to high nutrients in hummus, you can eat this to control blood sugar levels in the body. High protein helps you feel fuller longer while fighting and curbing food cravings.

 

ANTIOXIDANT RICH:

Consuming plenty of this will release oxidative damage done in our bodies. Just plain nourishment overall for well-being.

 

EXCELLENT FOR ALLERGIES:

Hummus is gluten free, dairy and nut free source of snack. Chickpeas are so versatile it may be used in a variety snacks and treats. Plus reduces allergic reactions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW that we discussed the many health benefits of this powerful super-food snack, let’s move on to the benefits of the herb combinations in the recipe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIL BENEFITS:

There are numerous health benefits to adding it into your healthy lifestyle. I simply love basil and use it weekly in my homemade marinara sauce.

An anti-oxidant

anti-inflammatory

pain reducer

fever reducer

cancer fighter

liver & blood vessel protector

immune booster

stress reliever

 

 

PARSLEY BENEFITS:

A surprisingly small amount of parsley is packed with vitamins.

nutrition booster

promotes healthy kidneys

joint pain reliever

energizer

anti-cancer powerhouse

 

 

TARRAGON BENEFITS:

This herb is quite popular in French cooking. Tarragon is quite medicinal that it can be used to treat a range of conditions in the body.

Excellent for toothache

an anti-oxidant

improves healthy digestion

stimulates apetite

a mild sedative

heart healthy

healthy eye function

muscle building

healthy female reproduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LET’S SCROLL DOWN TO THE RECIPE……………………………………………………………..

 

 

 

 

 

SERVES: 6-8

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup basil, fresh

1/2 cup parsley, fresh

1/4 cup tarragon, fresh

1 16 ounce can chickpeas, organic, drained and rinsed ( you may use dried & must prepare)

2 tbsp olive oil

1/3 cup tahini

dash, sea salt to taste

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Firstly, make sure the beans are drained and rinsed if using a can and best for better quality styles. If dried, prepare them as instructed on bag.

Combine all the ingredients in the food processor or blender; mix well until combined and a smooth paste consistency.

Place mixture into a decorative dipping bowl or in an airtight container to keep in the refrigerator. Enjoy when ready!

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: per serving, calories 159; total fat 9.6g; sodium 200mg; dietary fiber 3.6g; total carbohydrates 15.3g; protein 4.7g

calcium 5%; iron 11% and potassium 3%

 

 

 

Comments