🍃 Today’s patient on the HEART Exam table: Sabra Chimichurri Hummus

💖 H – Health Check:
Quick vitals! This hummus is non-GMO ✅, dairy free ✅, vegan ✅, kosher ✅, and gluten free ✅ (per their website). The label calls it “mild,” and nutrition-wise you’re looking at ~70 calories, 5g fat (0.5g saturated), 5g carbs (2g fiber), and 2g protein per serving. Bonus: a sprinkle of potassium and iron.

Chickpeas are kind of little superheroes: they bring antioxidants, help with blood sugar regulation, support bones, and can be a win for your cardiovascular and GI systems. (Want a deeper dive? Check out the Cleveland Clinic’s write-up here: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/health-benefits-of-chickpeas).

✨ And here’s your MyPlate moment: Chickpeas can “pull double duty.” Depending on how you use them, they can count toward either the protein group or the vegetable group on MyPlate.gov. Talk about versatile!

You’ll need to refrigerate this one and finish it within 7 days—so jot the open date on the lid. Allergens: sesame. And as always—this is just my snack charting, not medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare team for what works for your body.

😋 E – Eating/Experience:
Texture? Smooth as a well-blended IV med. Flavor? Like hummus threw a fiesta with chimichurri—savory with a mild herbal kick. I loved it with tortilla chips. My daughter swears it’s perfect with raw carrots… I remain unconvinced (raw carrots and I have beef 😅). Tastebuds are unique, though—and that’s what makes snacking fun.

🛒 A – Accessibility:
I grabbed mine at Mariano’s, easy find. Price point: I misplaced my receipt, but my app says $4.99…typical hummus range. Note: while not always labeled front-and-center as “gluten free/dairy free,” I’ve personally eaten it without issue. But again—that’s my N=1. Always check labels carefully and confirm with your healthcare pro for your own needs.

💓 R – Rhythm Rating:
This hummus is a solid Sinus Rhythm for me—steady, reliable, always welcome in my fridge snack rotation.

📢 T – Tell Others:
Would I recommend it to my mom and sister? Absolutely! But with the reminder that this is my experience, not a blanket prescription. Always check what works best for you and your health.

✨ That’s the chart! Another snack reviewed, and another reason to keep playing with fun, safe flavors in the gluten and dairy free world.

💗 Live safe, happy, healthy.