Delicious Garlic and Herb Hummus

Hummus is the Arabic word for "chickpea"(also known as "garbanzo beans").
Chickpeas are very high in dietary fiber and hence a healthy source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes. Chickpeas are high in healthy fats that regulate inflammation in the blood stream while on a healthy diet. They also provide dietary calcium.

Hummus is high in iron and vitamin C and also has significant amounts of
vitamin B6. Recent studies have also shown that they can assist in lowering of cholesterol in the bloodstream.

You can use hummus as a dip with fresh organic vegetables or as a spread on organic crackers or Ezekiel wraps.I often put some in my salad as a nutritional dressing....very good!!!It can serve as an accompaniment to grilled chicken, fish or eggplant.

Garlic and Herb Hummus

Ingredients/Measurements

Organic chickpeas,canned 1 can,15ounces
Sesame tahini (sesame paste) 1/4 cup
Water 1/2 cup
Lemon juice 1 Tbsp+1/2 tsp.
Olive oil 1 Tbsp
Garlic,roasted 3 cloves
Paprika 1/2 tsp.
Parsley,fresh 1/2 tsp.
Cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp.
Sea salt 1/4 tsp.

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Peel the garlic and rub with olive oil. Wrap garlic cloves in foil and place in the warm oven for 20-25 minutes or until garlic is soft and slightly roasted. Remove from oven and cool. Drain and wash chickpeas and drain to dry. In the food processor, add all ingredients and spices. Puree the mixture into a fine paste, no chunks. Remove from processor and turn into a small bowl. Cover and chill

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time:20 minutes
Cook time:o minutes

It is optional to cook the garlic in the oven, however this does bring out
the flavor that much more. The best ingredients are always organic and dried organic chick peas (which you first soak) are preferred over canned. When you are starting a healthy lifestyle any move away from highly processed foods will be welcomed by the body so start preparing your own food today.

View the video below to have an idea how easy it is to prepare...this recipe varies a little bit from the one above...make the one you prefer and enjoy!!!



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Fat Burning Shrimp Skewers

These fragrant skewers are ready in a flash and they boost your body’s ability to detoxify. That’s because they provide a healthy dose of selenium (62% of the RDA)in fact). Selenium is vital mineral, required by your liver to produce glutathione — your body’s “master antioxidant and detoxifier.”1

The key to burning fat and reducing disease in the body is keeping your blood sugar stable. Shrimp do just that. Stable blood sugar also increases mood, improves sleep and can reduce severity/length of infections.

Time To Table: 30 minutes
Serves: 4 (3 skewers each)

Benefits: Gluten Free, Low Carb
Excellent Source of: Protein, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, EPA/DHA Omega-3
Good Source of: Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Niacin

Ingredients
1 pound wild shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
1 medium organic red bell pepper, cut into 1-in squares
12 sprigs fresh rosemary (about 8 inches long)
1/4 cup fresh organic flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
4 Tbsp fresh organic lemon juice

Preparation
Light a grill. Alternately thread 3 shrimp and 3 red pepper squares onto each rosemary branch. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Brush the skewers with some of the olive oil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Grill the skewers over high heat, brushing with the oil mixture, until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 1/2-2 minutes per side. Serve.

Nutrition Information:
255 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 2 g Saturated fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 10 g Monounsaturated fat, 2 g Polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 318 mg Sodium,4 g Carbohydrate, 1 g Fiber, 1 g Sugars, 24 g Protein

Reference
Hatfield DL, Berry MJ, Gladyshev VN, eds. Selenium: Its Molecular Biology and Role in Human Health. 2nd ed. New York: Springer; 2006:111-122.

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