When you're looking for a snack to have with your veggies, hummus can be a great way to change things up a bit. My wife and I both enjoy using peppers and broccoli with hummus for a treat. It's a healthy snack that is a great substitute for unhealthy dips and high carb snacks. Most hummas can have a serving size of anywhere from 5-10 Net carbs a serving.
The only issue that I have is that I tend to like to use a lot of hummus on my veggies, and the amount can collect up pretty fast causing the serving size to double or even triple. Eight carbs can seem reasonable for a serving size, but when your serving size doubles because you aren't paying attention to how much you are eating, then that can be a problem.
If that sounds like you, I suggest measuring out your serving size in a small cup then eat out of that cup. If you are dunking your veggies right into the container, you are going to increase your chances of going over board on the hummus. It will help you to take your time and savor your snack a bit too before it is gone.
The only issue that I have is that I tend to like to use a lot of hummus on my veggies, and the amount can collect up pretty fast causing the serving size to double or even triple. Eight carbs can seem reasonable for a serving size, but when your serving size doubles because you aren't paying attention to how much you are eating, then that can be a problem.
If that sounds like you, I suggest measuring out your serving size in a small cup then eat out of that cup. If you are dunking your veggies right into the container, you are going to increase your chances of going over board on the hummus. It will help you to take your time and savor your snack a bit too before it is gone.
