Hummus: A Nutritious After School SnackHummus: A Nutritious After School Snackhttp://www.newfamilypost.org/hummus-nutritious-after-school/2009-09-21T01:52:41ZSquarespaceHummus: A Nutritious After School Snackhttp://www.newfamilypost.org/hummus-nutritious-after-school/2009/9/20/hummus-a-nutritious-after-school-snack.htmlFrank, Editor2009-09-21T01:38:51Z2009-09-21T01:38:51ZBy Rachelle Bloksberg

Hummus makes a great after-school snack.  It has lots of protein and calcium without any cholesterol or saturated fat.  Hummus is high in fiber and its garbanzos can act as a pick-me-up by helping to replenish iron stores.  When you eat hummus with fresh vegetables, the nutrition content of your meal increases.  

My first experience with hummus was at a wonderful Armenian restaurant run by a delightful woman named Salpy.  I had never tasted anything like it before.

 

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