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- May 2, 2016 at 7:32 pm #4363
I like to eat hummus with veggies as a snack, 50 calories
typically 2 tablespoonsDo we count this as healthy fat and protein?
If protein how much of a serving?Also what about coconut water, allowed in smoothies?
ThanksMay 3, 2016 at 4:42 pm #4393I think the hummus is OK to use only if it has very limited ingredients. It does not however count as a full serving of protein, at best it is 1/2 serving of protein. It wound count as 1/4 of a fat serving.
As far as coconut water goes I think many of the major brands actually have added sugar to them. I would have to know the exact brand, but otherwise I would not use it. You could use unsweetened almond or coconut milk though 🙂
May 3, 2016 at 7:42 pm #4400Thanks Jessica, really appreciate your response! I can see where hummus needs to be watched carefully, 2T max with veggies, or it can add up fast in calories etc,
Coconut water is Costco brand, 1 cup 45 calories, less than 1% organic cane sugar
10 g came sigar. Vs 7 in almond milk, close, leading lots about how these foods break down!Thanks!
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