1. PowerPoint Style Guide 2016
Nourish Healthy Living with
Two Spoons of Sabra Hummus a Day!
PowerPoint Style Guide 2016
Wellness & Nutrition Information for Registered Dietitians

2. People Don’t Eat Enough Beans
The Challenge:
People Don’t Eat Enough Beans
9 out of 10 Americans don’t eat enough vegetables each day1, including nutrient-rich beans. On average, people eat about:
- One cup of vegetables each day1
- Half the recommended amount of beans per week, or less than one cup2
Increased consumption of vegetables, including nutrient-rich beans, as part of an overall healthy diet, is associated with reduced risk of many chronic diseases3 and conditions.
VEGETABLE &
FRUIT INTAKE
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3. A Solution: 2 Spoons of Sabra Hummus a Day
CONSIDER:
IF… hummus is mostly beans
AND… beans are a nutrient-rich vegetable
THEN… hummus is a vegetable to help fill the gap!
Focusing on vegetable favorites, like hummus, can go a long way in boosting overall dietary goals.
Research shows that people are more likely to continue to eat vegetables if they like them.
The bonus with well-liked beans? They are one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables!
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4. Recommended Daily Vegetables4
The Scoop:
Counting Hummus as a Bean
Two heaping spoonfuls of Sabra hummus counts as approximately ¼ cup of beans which can easily and deliciously add up to meet weekly MyPlate bean recommendations.
MyPlate Recommendations
Recommended Daily Vegetables4
Recommended Weekly Legume (Beans and Peas)4
Children
2-8 years
1 to 1½ cups
½ cup
Girls
9-18 years
2 to 2½ cups
Boys
2½ to 3 cups
1½ to 2 cups
Women
19-50 years
51+ years
2½ cups
2 cups
1½ cups
1 cup
Men
3 cups
2 spoonfuls of hummus a day
1¾ cup of beans per week!
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5. Meets MyPlate weekly bean recommendations for kids and most adults
An Equation That Works: Counting Hummus as a Bean
2 spoonfuls of hummus
7 days a week
1¾ cup of beans per week!
Meets MyPlate weekly bean recommendations for kids and most adults
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6. Hummus: A Wholesome Package of Beans and Seeds
Traditional hummus is made with wholesome ingredients, including:
Chickpeas
Tahini
Oil, garlic and spices
Hummus pairs well with many good-for-you foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains, making it easier to meet Dietary Guidelines recommendations.
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7. Hummus: Nutrition by the Spoonful
Packages plant protein
Supports heart health with unsaturated fats
Delivers fiber, a nutrient of concern
Complements special dietary needs
Boosts diet quality
Supports good health
For people who fall short of meeting recommendations, eating more familiar, nutrient-rich vegetables, like beans (and hummus!) can have a significant impact on improving overall diet quality.5
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8. On average, swapping 1-2 tablespoons of hummus in daily menus led to:
Hummus Transforms The Nutritional Benefits of Everyday Meals and Snacks
Menu modeling shows how a simple switch of using hummus instead of sugary snacks or high fat dips, spreads or toppings can add up to big gains.6
On average, swapping 1-2 tablespoons of hummus in daily menus led to: +5 -6
-12 +8
-23
-28
+20
% DECREASE IN
% INCREASE IN
sodium
added sugar
saturated fat
protein
iron
fiber
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9. Chickpeas & Hummus: Boosting Diet Quality, a First Step to Better Health and Feeling Good
Research shows that eating hummus and chickpeas is associated with7:
- Improved overall diet quality
- Better intakes of nutrients of concern including fiber and potassium, as well as vitamins A, E, K and C; thiamin; folate; and magnesium
- Lower body weight parameters, including Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference
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10. Hummus’ Unique “Package” Delivers Glycemic Stability
Research published Jan 2016, supported by Sabra, is the first study to explore the GI effects of Hummus.8
Conducted at the University of Toronto by the leading GI researchers
The GI lowering effect of Hummus is lower than that of Chickpeas by themselves by about HALF: versus 36.
Study also found hummus to have proportional effect on insulin levels in the blood, corresponding to the lowered glucose levels
Conclusion: “…..Hummus is a healthy ford that fits with dietary guidelines aimed at reducing risk of CVD and diabetes complications”
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11. Adventures in Enjoying Hummus
SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR...
TO REDUCE (PER 2 TABLESPOON SERVING):
ADD TO:
Carrots
Bread
Sandwich
Mashed Potatoes
Cheese Burger
Ranch Dressing
Jelly
Mayonnaise
Butter
Cheese
Fat by 8g
Added Sugars by 10g
Fat by 15g
Fat by 18g
Fat by 5g
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12. SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
Adventures in Enjoying Hummus
Mayonnaise
Sandwich
SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
ADD TO
TO REDUCE
Fat by 15g
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13. SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
Adventures in Enjoying Hummus
Ranch Dressing
Carrots
SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
ADD TO
TO REDUCE
Fat by 8g
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14. SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
Adventures in Enjoying Hummus
Jelly
Bread
SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
ADD TO
TO REDUCE
Added Sugars by 10g
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15. SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
Adventures in Enjoying Hummus
Butter
Mashed Potatoes
SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
ADD TO
TO REDUCE
Fat by 18g
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16. SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
Adventures in Enjoying Hummus
Cheese
Cheese Burger
SUBSTITUTE A HEAPING SPOONFUL OF HUMMUS FOR 1 OZ OF...
ADD TO
TO REDUCE
Fat by 5g
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17. Sabra.com/Wellness-Nutrition
Sabra Hummus Recipes, Resources and Tips
Sabra.com/Wellness-Nutrition
E-newsletter
Toolkit
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18. References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Questionnaire. US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Usual Intake of Beans and Peas (Legumes). National Cancer Institute Web Site Updated April 2, Accessed December 17, 2014.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition. December Available at
U.S. Department of Agriculture. My Plate.gov: All About the Vegetable Group.
Hornick BA, Weiss L. Comparative nutrient analysis of commonly consumed vegetables: support for recommending a nutrition education approach emphasizing specific vegetables to improve nutrient intakes. Nutr Today. 2011; 46(3):
Menu modeling analysis. Sabra Dipping Company
O’Neil CE, Nicklas TA, Fulgoni VL. Chickpeas and hummus are associated with better nutrient intake, diet quality, and levels of some cardiovascular risk actors: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey J Nutr Food Sci. 2014; 4(1):254. doi.org/ /
Augustin L.S.A., Chiavaroli, L, Campbell J, et al. Post-prandial glucose and insulin responses of hummus alone or combined with a carbohydrate food: a dose-response study Nutrition Journal 15:13. doi: /s
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