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From:	Robin K (pg1px.pg.com)
Subject:	Re: hummus question
Date:	January 30, 2006 at 8:56 am PST

In Reply to: hummus question posted by Paige on January 27, 2006 at 12:22 pm:

I love Hummus --so here's how I've approached that. I've limited the Hummus to small amounts. Look at the ingredient list to be sure there are no chemical additives, added oils, etc. in the brand you buy. Basha at Wild Oats is tasty! Anyway, you are allowed 1 cup or more of beans per day on the 6-week plan, and Hummus is made primarily of garbanzo beans/chick peas. HOWEVER, the second ingredient in hummus is almost always Tahini. That's sesame paste--i.e, sesame butter--like other nut butters. Nut butters are healthy but high in oils and limited on the 6-week plan to about 1 ounce per day. So hummus is limited on the 6-week plan per its ingredients.

However, if you are on the life plan or not trying to lose weight or are very athletic, nuts and nut butters are not as restricted per Dr. F. Then, eat a nice helping of hummus with veggies each day or in a whole wheat pita or wrap, if you'd like...but not the whole carton!

At Mediterranean and Arabic Restaurants, they frequently serve hummus with olive oil poured on top. It tastes great but is not on the plan! Request them to refrain from the oil topping!

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