While a little houmous can be a very good thing, a lot, as with many good things, is not. Hournous ;s made from fibre-rich chick peas, healthy garlic and sesame seeds, but also a large quantity of oil.

Don't let that put you off. Just think in terms of teaspoons rather than tablespoons of houmous. And always choose the brands labelled low-fat or less fat. Used in small quantities, houmous can be a helpful and versatile part of your diet, and the oils it contains are of the beneficial kind not saturated.

Spread it sparingly on your whole meal toast, for instance, or instead of butter-type spreads in a sandwich. Added flavors such as roasted red pepper will make no significant difference to the fat units below.

ORDINARY FULL-FAT HOUMOUS: per 2Sg/1 oz…………..3

per rounded teaspoon……………1

REDUCED-FAT HOUMOUS per 25g/ 1 oz………….1 ½

per rounded teaspoon………….. ½

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