Hooray for Hummus

I'm sure most of you cringe when you hear the word Hummus, which might be because most of you don't know what Hummus is actually made from and the benefits it has. It may not be the best tasting to some, but for the most part, it has a very distinct flavor and can add a lot of taste to a sandwich.
Hummus is a fantastic source of Iron, Fiber, Protein and Vitamin C. It is made with Chickpease and Garlic which is healthy for the heart. It has very little carbs which of course is good for everyone, especially the diabetics, and has fat intake, but the fat is from Olive Oil, so it's the fats your body needs. I'm not saying go eat a bucket of Hummus. Of course eating anything of too much isn't good for you, but when it comes to choosing a healthy condiment-it is very highly recommended.

Ideas for easy, healthy Hummus use

~Whole Wheat Ham Sandwich:
Tomatoes, Cheese (low-fat), Avocado, Hummus, and Ham

~Egg and Hummus Breakfast:
Whole Wheat with Hummus, Cheese, and scrambled Egg Whites (3)

~Turkey Wrap:
Whole Wheat Tortilla, Hummus, Turkey, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese

Best Condiments/Dressings

Biggest question of all time, what is the healthiest Salad Dressing? Well, to be honest, there's not a lot of "healthy salad dressing" out there. There are absolutely better choices to have, but when it comes down to it, most all dressings or condiments either have a lot of sugar, or fat. I have a list of all the best choices of Less Fat and Less Sugar for you to remember to help out with eating healthier :)

All of these options have less than 1 gram of fat per Tablespoon.
-barbeque sauce
-chili sauce
-cranberry-orange chutney
-horseradish
-ketchup
-Dijon mustard
-pickle relish
-seafood cocktail sauce
-soy sauce
-teriyaki sauce
-Worcestershire sauce

-Salsa

All of these options have less that 3 grams of carbs (sugar) per Tblsp.

-Soy Sauce

-Vinegar

-Oil

-Hot Sauce

-Worcestershire (small amounts)

-Ranch (but ranch has about 11 grams of Fat! So you have to be careful)

-Red or White Wine Vinegar

-Balsamic Vinegar

-Zesty Italian

-Italian

Always make sure to read the label of FAT grams and CARBOHYDRATE grams. That's where you can really find out how much you want or don't want. They say the best choice every time is Oil and Vinegar. But of course I'm sure you want to switch it up sometimes to mix in flavor.

For Mayonnaise, they just recently came out with a healthier condiment called Nayonnaise. It's made with Soybeans and only has 3 grams of fat per Tblsp. Usually when the condiment is thicker, it has more added sugar in it. So it's always better to go with the THINNER dressings or condiments to be safe. But there are 2 exceptions. Mustard and Wasabi sauces. Those 2 are actually good for you and you only need a little because the taste is so strong. So you can never go wrong with Mustard (Dijon is the best choice) or Wasabi sauce. And be careful, because when something says Low-Fat, it usually means it has double the sugar and processed oils, which makes it even worse.