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10 Reasons Why Hummus is Everything You Need

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hofstra chapter.

 

As I sit here eating my pretzels and Sabra, I can’t help but smile. Hummus and I have always had the ultimate relationship which got me to thinking….what is it that makes hummus so incredible? Here are a few of my thoughts.

 

1. There are so many flavors.

Hummus comes in all flavors. You’ll never get bored! Today I had SPICY FETA hummus. What?!

2. It’s healthy.

This is a guilt-free relationship. You never have to feel bad about snacking because it’s CHICKPEAS! Hooary healthy snacking!

3. It’s versatile.

Hummus goes great with pretty much everything. From vegetables to crackers to pita, hummus is always delectable. Never stop spicing up your dipping experience!’

4. It can help you become popular.

It’s a crowd pleaser. Whip out the hummus and you’ll always have people running to you. Basically, eating hummus can help build your social circle.

5. It’s trendy.

Hummus makes you seem cultured. That’s always a plus.

6. It can be your only friend.

Hummus will never let you down. When everyone else goes out and you’re stuck on your couch watching Friends, hummus will always be there for you.

7. It’s long-lasting.

I’m pretty sure it never goes bad, so you can always stay stocked!

8. Anyone can DIY.

It’s easy to make. Us cooking incompetent people don’t have to stress, hummus is almost impossible to mess up!

9. It can spark your creativity.

Hummus inspires really awesome blogs, like this!

10. Need I say more?

Basically, hummus is perfect. 

Keegan Bedinger is the new Week Ahead Section Editor. She is a sophomore studying journalism and psychology. Keegan is also a staff member at WRHU and a member of She’s the First on campus. She is very passionate about the field of journalism, Katy Perry and her dog! She’s thrilled to be joining Hofstra’s Her Campus team!
Rachel is a senior at Hofstra University where she majors in journalism with minors in fine arts photography and creative writing. The Rochester, NY native is involved in several organizations on campus including the Hofstra chapters of Ed2010 and She's the First. She is also an RA in a freshman residence hall. Rachel has interned at College Lifestyles, Cosmopolitan, The Knot Magazine, and is now interning at Us Weekly. She hopes to someday fulfill her dreams of being an editor at a magazine. Until then, she is a dreamer, a wanderlust and a lover of haikus. Follow her on Twitter for silly and sarcastic tidbits @rcrocetti!