Quick Facts About Hummus You Probably Didn’t Know

If you're not a hummus lover, then most likely you knew somebody who is. Hummus is a growing market that started from just $5 million dollar business 15 years back to upscale $530 million in 2012.

Hummus is a simple dip of olive oil, lemon juice, chickpeas and salt that originated in the Middle East. Hummus is nothing without the main ingredient, chickpeas or "garbanzos." According to Sabra, chickpeas are mixed with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs & spices.

The Chickpeas in hummus provides protein, carbohydrates and fiber. Eating healthy foods made of greens and other vegetables delivers good effect in one's health. Nutritionist Peggy Kotsopoulos stated that hummus is boosting in protein that helps fight hunger pangs and balances blood sugar levels. It also has iron that aids in boosting energy.

You will never have boredom eating hummus as it is available in variety of flavors. There are spinach and artichoke, "supremely spicy," olive tapenade, chipotle, roasted red pepper, "luscious lemon" and basil pesto.

The biggest plate of hummus ever made was in Beirut. It was a record holder and weighs 23, 520 pounds.

Hummus is so easy-to-make with its simple ingredients. Grab a food processor and put in a can of chickpeas, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, a garlic clove, tahini, and salt. In an instant, you have hummus!

Hummus is part of the Mediterranean diet that is hailed to be good for one's health. Mediterranean diet is known to help people with higher risk to strokes, heart attacks, and deaths from heart disease, Huffington Post reported.

Pita bread is the all-time partner of hummus. With your healthy hummus dip, dip whole-grain pita that will give you a pack of vitamins and fiber each meal.

Hummus can also be paired with chips, pretzels and vegetables. It can also be perfect match with meats and seafood.

Did you know that almost everyone is addicted with hummus? If you haven't tried, then you better get the chance to be one.