The health benefits of Vietnamese food
Vietnamese cuisine is light, fresh, and invigorating, each recipe calling for stacks of herbs and vegetables which are eaten for their healing properties as well as for their taste. A bonus being is it is easy to make.
For a healthy meal it is hard to beat the fragrant, herbaceous subtle flavours and contrasting textures of the light and healthy Vietnamese food. For the health conscious eaters this is a perfect choice.
Vietnamese use fresh rice paper rolls and mouth watering dipping sauces along with bowls of steaming pho noodle soup.
Little oil is used in Vietnamese cooking which is perfect for keeping the heart healthy and cholesterol levels in check. Rice and noodles accompany most dishes providing a good source of complex carbohydrates which constitute the body's main source of energy. The meat and vegetables are cooked quickly which helps in the retention of their nutritional value assisting in boosting the immune system.
Some of the traditional essential cooking ingredients include: Basil, Bean sprout, Carrot, Chili, Chives, Coriander, Fish sauce, Garlic, Ginger, Leafy Vegetables, Lemon grass, Lettuce, Mint, Noodles, Radish, Rice, Rice Paper, Shallots, Spring Onions, Lemon and Lime, Anise, Palm Sugar, and Vinegar. All of these ingredients contain vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates that are essential for the maintenance and healthy functioning of the body.
Herbs used in cooking as seasoning for our food, herbs also contain antioxidants, thought to protect against conditions such as heart disease and cancer.
Even if you don't have a specific skin problem, you can boost its condition with food. Carrots, basil, garlic, ginger, radishes and coriander all help to strengthen the skin. Peppers and chilies increase the circulation of blood and, therefore, vital nutrients around the body.
Vietnamese style cooking is particularly good for promoting fertility in both men and women as there is little fat used in the cooking process. Lots of green and red vegetables containing vitamin C and E can increase sperm count and improve sperm mobility. Vitamin B6 and B 12 found in chicken, broccoli, squash and pumpkin help maintain reproductive health. Essential fatty acids found in fish and nuts are helpful if you're trying to conceive. Goodness is found in lettuce, celery, tea and most nuts. Zinc, which is found in shellfish, lamb, peas and ginger, is essential for male fertility and is a potent antioxidant.
The nutrients found in the rice and noodles, fish, poultry and vegetables provide a good source of energy keeping us moving, thinking and breathing.
Dark green, leafy vegetable contain boron and calcium which are necessary for strong, healthy bones.
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