Even though its popularity has soared relatively recently, hummus has been around for a long time.

Some people even say hummus is a biblical dish.

But ancient history aside, what exactly happens to your body if you eat hummus every day?

Traditional hummus in a bowl

But nutritionists like Rhiannon Lambert say, not so fast.

Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine points out that: “Not all hummus is created equally.

The quality of commercial hummus varies widely and not everything you see on the store shelves is traditionally made.

Hummus with crudites

Some have excess oil and sugar,” she says.

Bowl of hummus and dish of veggies

Person digging into a bowl of fresh hummus