snacks

Being a vegan, I consume larger than normal amounts of hummus on a daily basis. So, when one eats that much, one need...

Whether you find yourself seaside, poolside, lakeside, camp-side or just in your backyard this summer, our delicio...

Adding in exercise is also crucial to increasing your body’s metabolism, adding lean muscle mass and improving stamina. Remember this: while diet and exercise are both important for long-term weight loss, “You can’t out-exercise a bad diet,” says Dr. Shawn Talbott, PhD, nutritional biochemist and former director of the University of Utah Nutrition Clinic.

“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” 

This recipe for Red Pepper Hummus was created one afternoon when my kids wanted some hummus, but I didn’t feel like putting on my face mask and gloves and heading to the supermarket, so I used what we had in our pantry. The results? One fantastic quarantine snack that was super easy AND kid approved!

My version of this dinner is full of textures and flavors: the toasted bread, the soft avocado and the crunchy granules of the salt and pepper hit all my requirements. 

I have a confession to make. I love chickpeas. I mean I really love chickpeas. I would eat them at every meal if I could. 

These babies are not only great in sandwiches, they’re delicious as a side dish, on an antipasto platter, diced up and thrown into an omelet, tossed with a salad…and our kids love them in their school lunches!