Eat a bowl of fragrant pho every morning: What do world nutrition experts say?

Nutritional benefits of pho

Traditional pho is made with meat broth, white rice noodles, beef or chicken, and herbs like bean sprouts, cilantro, chili, and lime, according to health news site Real Simple .

According to American nutritionist Rachael Hartley, author of many books on healthy eating, pho is a nutritious dish thanks to the combination of rice noodles, mineral-rich beef or chicken bone broth, herbs and bean sprouts. The bone broth contains nutrients that are beneficial for the immune system, digestion and joints. Pho is also often added with spices such as coriander, star anise, ginger - ingredients with strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Here are the benefits of a delicious bowl of pho every morning.

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Rich in protein to help build muscle. Pho provides an essential source of protein needed for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. Nutritionist Mia Syn (in the US), recommends choosing lean meat, especially chicken, to reduce saturated fat intake, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Support treatment of colds thanks to medicinal spices. Pho also has the ability to support treatment of colds thanks to spices such as coriander and star anise. Coriander has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties, treats asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and diuretic. Star anise has antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, contributing to improving resistance.

Ginger's ability to reduce inflammation and prevent chronic diseases. Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. They have the ability to neutralize free radicals, helping to prevent many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes, according to Real Simple.

One study found that consuming ginger may help reduce muscle pain after exercise.

Reasonable calories. With an average calorie count of about 350-500 calories per bowl (depending on ingredients like meat, noodles, or broth), pho can be a healthy dish, especially when using lean meat and increasing the amount of vegetables.

How to improve nutrition by changing ingredients

Traditional pho uses rice noodles made from white rice, which have little nutritional value. Expert Rachael Hartley suggests serving it with lots of vegetables to help increase the vitamin and mineral content of this dish.