3. Garlic
Fans of garlic get their fix with this hummus ingredient. Garlic is one of the oldest known healing herbs on the planet. This bulbous herb contains Allicin, a potent polyphenol antioxidant that clears the bloodstream of free radicals.
The sulfur compounds found in garlic, act as a natural antibacterial and antiseptic agent, killing off any invading pathogens or bacteria in the gut. Garlic has potent anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammation of the intestinal wall, bringing relief to people suffering from IBS symptoms or indigestion.
Add 3 to 5-cloves of garlic to your hummus recipe, depending on your taste. It’s important to note that allicin loses its potency quickly, so make sure you use fresh garlic bulbs and crush them yourself, the store-bought stuff will contain very little active allicin.
Garlic also increases the efficiency of the immune system, helping the body fight off infection and disease. Studies show that eating garlic for 12-weeks can improve your resistance to infection by up to 60-percent or more.