Is hummus actually good for weight loss?

SeanD2407

Ive been dipping baby carrots, green peppers and broccoli in roasted red pepper humus all week (basically 50%) of my diet besides chicken breasts, tuna, bananas and quest bars. To lose these impossible last 10lbs.

Panini911

no food is good or bad for weight loss.

weight loss is about eating at a calorie deficit regularly over time. as long as a food fits in your calorie goal it's all good. Overall you want to get a decent nutrition for general health but once you have a good balance you don't get bonus points for added broccoli. And, ideally you want to opt for foods that keep you full (which varies for everyone).

If the food is crowding out other required nutrition (good protein, fat balance, good balance of fruit and veg) then that could be problematic. if 50% of your diet is veggies and hummus you may be low on protein, hard to say.

last 10lbs are going to be slow and you should select a rate of loss of 0.5lb/a week which wlil be often masked by water fluctuations day to day. Get a weight trending all to best track your trend.
http://physiqonomics.com/the-weird-and-highly-annoying-world-of-scale-weight-and-fluctuations/

The key is using a food scale for all foods, and reviewing entries used in MFP to ensure they are accurate.

ceiswyn

And how many calories were in all that hummus?

Hummus may be 'bad' for weight loss purely becaue it's quite high in calories (all that oil!). But nothing is 'bad' for weight loss if it fits into your calorie goals. Did it?

kimny72

SeanD2407 wrote: »

Ive been dipping baby carrots, green peppers and broccoli in roasted red pepper humus all week (basically 50%) of my diet besides chicken breasts, tuna, bananas and quest bars. To lose these impossible last 10lbs.

You need to log it - did it fit in your calories? If so, it's fine.

The last 10 lbs aren't impossible, but they are generally slow and require more precision.
Set yourself up here to lose 0.5lbs per week. Get a food scale. Log accurately and consistently. Understand weight loss isn't linear so you aren't going to see a steady decline at this point, there's no big dramatic moments on the scale to look forward to. Focus on hitting that calorie goal, staying active, and being patient. :drinker:

cmriverside

I love hummus, but it is a calorie bomb if it's store-bought. Making it at home is a little better.

With that said, I just bought some Boars Head Fiery Chipotle Pepper flavored hummus and oh my goodness is that some delicious stuff.

apullum

Some people see hummus as a “diet food,” maybe because it’s often eaten with low calorie veggies. However, as others mentioned, there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” food for weight loss. It’s all about how many calories you take in, and hummus can be a lot more calorie dense than people realize.

If you’re looking for a lower calorie dip for your veggies, you might try baba ghannouj, tzatziki, or reduced calorie salad dressings. However, keep in mind that like any other food, dip calories can add up fast if you don’t weigh your portion, and many people underestimate how much dip (or anything else) they eat if they don’t weigh it.

SeanD2407

apullum wrote: »

Some people see hummus as a “diet food,” maybe because it’s often eaten with low calorie veggies. However, as others mentioned, there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” food for weight loss. It’s all about how many calories you take in, and hummus can be a lot more calorie dense than people realize.

If you’re looking for a lower calorie dip for your veggies, you might try baba ghannouj, tzatziki, or reduced calorie salad dressings. However, keep in mind that like any other food, dip calories can add up fast if you don’t weigh your portion, and many people underestimate how much dip (or anything else) they eat if they don’t weigh it.

They are 150 calories when individually wrapped. They come in packages of 6. Those are probably accurate. Same thing for those mini bags of carrots i use for 25 a bag.

missysippy930

As long as you are sticking to a calorie deficit, any food is “good” for weight loss. There are no “bad” foods for weight loss. Eating the same amount (maintenance) of calories your body burns, will result in no weight loss. Eating more calories than your body burns results in weight gain. The beauty of losing weight is you choose what you eat/drink, within your calorie deficit. Hopefully, paying attention to your nutritional needs.

amusedmonkey

Hummus (at least the one I eat), has only slightly fewer calories than ice cream per 100 grams. I find myself needing to moderate it just like I moderate ice cream. If you don't eat so much of either that you're leaving a main meal unsatisfied, both hummus and ice cream can diet foods. If hummus (or any other food) results in consuming more calories than you'd like, then it's a food to watch on a diet.

whmscll

I love hummus. I mix 1-2 Tbsp into my tuna salad in place of mayo. Hummus is higher in both fiber and protein and provides “good” fats, as well as more flavor.

mmapags

whmscll wrote: »

I love hummus. I mix 1-2 Tbsp into my tuna salad in place of mayo. Hummus is higher in both fiber and protein and provides “good” fats, as well as more flavor.

So, it has good nutrients. But as others have said, there is no good or bad food for weight loss. It's all about how much (or how many calories) and should be viewed in the context of an overall diet.

kami3006

SeanD2407 wrote: »

apullum wrote: »

Some people see hummus as a “diet food,” maybe because it’s often eaten with low calorie veggies. However, as others mentioned, there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” food for weight loss. It’s all about how many calories you take in, and hummus can be a lot more calorie dense than people realize.

If you’re looking for a lower calorie dip for your veggies, you might try baba ghannouj, tzatziki, or reduced calorie salad dressings. However, keep in mind that like any other food, dip calories can add up fast if you don’t weigh your portion, and many people underestimate how much dip (or anything else) they eat if they don’t weigh it.

They are 150 calories when individually wrapped. They come in packages of 6. Those are probably accurate. Same thing for those mini bags of carrots i use for 25 a bag.

Throw one on the scale and see. I've had 150 calorie packs of food that ended up being 225+. Added up, it can make a big difference. Particularly if you're eating a lot of it.

whmscll

mmapags wrote: »

whmscll wrote: »

I love hummus. I mix 1-2 Tbsp into my tuna salad in place of mayo. Hummus is higher in both fiber and protein and provides “good” fats, as well as more flavor.

So, it has good nutrients. But as others have said, there is no good or bad food for weight loss. It's all about how much (or how many calories) and should be viewed in the context of an overall diet.

Did I say hummus was either good or bad for weight loss? Not sure why you felt the need to “correct” my post merely saying that I liked the food.

apullum

SeanD2407 wrote: »

apullum wrote: »

Some people see hummus as a “diet food,” maybe because it’s often eaten with low calorie veggies. However, as others mentioned, there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” food for weight loss. It’s all about how many calories you take in, and hummus can be a lot more calorie dense than people realize.

If you’re looking for a lower calorie dip for your veggies, you might try baba ghannouj, tzatziki, or reduced calorie salad dressings. However, keep in mind that like any other food, dip calories can add up fast if you don’t weigh your portion, and many people underestimate how much dip (or anything else) they eat if they don’t weigh it.

They are 150 calories when individually wrapped. They come in packages of 6. Those are probably accurate. Same thing for those mini bags of carrots i use for 25 a bag.

Don’t assume that. Prepackaged foods are not always exactly the weight stated on the package. If you want to be accurate, weigh all your food.

elisa123gal

hummus is also like peanut butter ... so okay and good at one tablespoon. Maybe two for hummus. But I can't stop at just that. It is so calorie dense.. I keep both out of my house..unless I want to gain weight.

mmapags

whmscll wrote: »

mmapags wrote: »

whmscll wrote: »

I love hummus. I mix 1-2 Tbsp into my tuna salad in place of mayo. Hummus is higher in both fiber and protein and provides “good” fats, as well as more flavor.

So, it has good nutrients. But as others have said, there is no good or bad food for weight loss. It's all about how much (or how many calories) and should be viewed in the context of an overall diet.

Did I say hummus was either good or bad for weight loss? Not sure why you felt the need to “correct” my post merely saying that I liked the food.

Not sure how you felt I corrected your post. I agreed with the fact that hummus is nutrient dense. But for the benefit of the OP, pointed out and reinforced to them that it's about calories and not individual foods. That is the topic at hand.