Here is a sneak preview of my new Kids Color Cookbook, which is now offered in an electronic version! I also wanted to take the time to thank all of you for your love and support. My husband lost his job over a month ago and we have been trying to make it on one income. All of your help with buying my books and purchasing through my aStore really helps my family. You all are blessings to us! Click HERE to find my books and other healthy products!
Most of you know hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, which is a legume. My program doesn't allow beans or legumes. Sure, they seem harmless...no corn syrup, no trans-fats, no "plastic package" surrounding this food item...so what's wrong with eating Hummus?
Beans and legumes, as well as grains, contain lectins,
which are indigestible proteins found in plants that attach themselves
to the lower intestine, causing a really unpleasant inflammatory
response and a cascade of bowel issues. This is when people suffer from Crohn's, colitis, IBS, and other auto-immune disorders. These lectins also increase the risk of leptin resistance (which I write a whole chapter on in Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism). Leptin is the hormone that signals that we are full, which can malfunction causing over-eating.
This is why I suggest a grain-free, bean-free diet. My passion is to make this limited diet as tasty as possible so you can stay successful! Here is a recipe that you will totally enjoy that is low in starch and no lectins!
"HEALTHIFIED" GARLIC HUMMUS
1/2 cup tahini
1 TBS macadamia nut or olive oil
2 TBS lemon juice
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Celtic sea salt
Combine all the ingredients in a high powered blender or food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings to taste. Makes 4 servings.
CINNAMON-SUGAR "HUMMUS" VARIATION: Omit the garlic, cumin, and paprika. Add 1/4 cup Swerve (or 1 tsp stevia glycerite) and 2 tsp cinnamon. Serve with BAGEL CHIPS (recipe in Kids Cookbook).
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per cup)
Traditional Hummus = 435 calories, 21g fat, 10g protein, 49.9g carbs, 9g fiber (40.9 effective carbs)
"Healthified" Hummus = 228 calories, 19g fat, 6.5g protein, 10.5g carbs, 3.9g fiber (6.6 effective carbs)
Your kids cook book isn't available from the Canadian Amazon web site. Can you make this happen?
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, I wish I could but I don't have any control over that. I know it is available in Europe, not sure why it's not in Canada. Maybe it takes a little longer. :)
DeleteWhen will the electronic version be available and for what app? I have at least 3 of your other books on my kindle app! I am just having trouble finding the kids cookbook on kindle or iBook. I am just so excited to find more recipes for my kids! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteKindle and Nook are available now! Apple iBooks (shown in the video) should be any day (hopefully today)! It was submitted 3 days ago and is stay waiting for their review.
DeleteJust downloaded the kids cookbook on ibook. It looks awesome! So many recipes I can't wait to try. I am always searching through your books (I have 4!) for info and recipes. Thanks for the great work!
DeleteThank you! I'm glad you like it. My husband put a lot of work into getting it into an ibook. :)
DeleteI just bought the Kid's Color Cookbook, I am super excited! You have awesome stuff on the blog so the book should be like doublemint gum, double the pleasure, double the fun. Can't wait for it to arrive and really get my kids into this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support! :)
DeleteMaria the link that says "serve with bagel chips" is to swerve....where is the bagel chis?
ReplyDeleteOoops. It's fixed now. Sorry about that. :P
DeleteI recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
ReplyDeleteAlena
Welcome and thank you! :)
DeleteThe zucchini hummus gets two thumbs up here! well, four, if you count Hubby's two thumbs too! Loved it. Thanks so much for this healthified alternative!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Glad you liked it. :)
DeleteI do a hummus with cauliflower. But this one with zucchini intrigues me. I'll have to give your recipe a go!
ReplyDeleteMaria - Thanks so very much for this one! Hummus is one of those items that both my husband and I miss so much. However, the traditional hummus does wreak havok on our digestive systems. This is exciting since my zucchini are producing big time! Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteHey Maria! I made this again and again and I still ADORE it !!! Haven't tried the sweet version yet. But will do probably when it's Summer here!
ReplyDeleteDid you all peel the skin first? or just go ahead and whiz that up too?
ReplyDeleteI left the skin on. Lots of good nutrient in the skin. :)
DeleteGreat alternative! You mention that "your plan" doesn't involver certain foods. Is there a post or section on your blog I can reference to see what is included/excluded from your plan? Thanks, love your blog, so informative :)
ReplyDeleteThe best place to see my whole plan is in my Metabolism book. It has all the information you need. (it is also on kindle and itunes) Thanks!
Deletehttp://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Healthy-Metabolism-Maria-Emmerich/dp/0988512408/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&m=A51JBC26TWGDE&qid=1365709718&s=generic&sr=1-2