Is hummus good or bad for constipation?

Filling Up on Fiber. Pairing hummus with other nutrient-rich foods may be an effective way to increase fiber intake and help prevent or relieve constipation. ... Whole-wheat pita bread, which provides about 5 grams of dietary fiber in one serving, is also a good addition to any hummus tray.Jun 25, 2015 read more

Depending on whether hummus is homemade or store-bought, its fiber content — which affects the development of constipation, as well as its treatment and prevention — may vary. In fact, 1 tablespoon of homemade hummus contains only 0.6 gram of fiber, while the same amount of commercially prepared hummus contains 0.9 gram of fiber. read more

It happens to most of us: constipation is a silent pain, and just like poop, nobody wants to talk about it. read more

Hummus primarily consists of chickpeas, which is a good vegetable-based source of iron. It also means one cup provides more than 25 percent of the recommended daily value. Shara Vickers, a nutritional health and fitness specialist in Nova Scotia, Canada, told Medical Daily in an email: “In addition, chickpeas contain a bit of vitamin C, which aids in the absorption of plant-based iron. read more