When deciding on a restaurant, it can often feel like you’re choosing between taste and health. Fortunately, there are many options, including Vietnamese food, that offer a variety of flavors and dishes, all with numerous benefits to your health. If you’re looking to eat better, consider the following reasons why Vietnamese food is the best option.

How Is Vietnamese Food Good For You?

1. Boosts Your Immune System

The stocks used in Vietnamese dishes take hours to prepare and contain a number of vegetables to provide a complex flavor base. These ingredients are loaded with vitamins C, B3, and B6, as well as folate, magnesium, and iron. Dishes with these nutrients give a boost to your immune system so you can ward off sickness and feel more energized.

2. Regulates Blood Sugar

Gluten is found in many high-carb foods, such as wheat, and can lead to blood sugar spikes. Fortunately, virtually all Vietnamese food is gluten-free. Bowls, stir-fries, and salads all utilize components like rice noodles and multiple vegetable and protein sources, which are all healthy and contain no wheat. Making Vietnamese food a regular part of your diet will help keep your blood sugar levels stable.

3. Improves Your Digestion

To add that complex flavor profile to dishes, Vietnamese food uses herbs like coriander and mint, which have restorative effects. In addition to helping you feel refreshed, these two herbs aid liver function, reduce nausea, and provide relief from indigestion.

4. Manages Weight

Because Vietnamese food uses a variety of vegetables and herbs to flavor dishes, very few contain dairy —  which can cause weight fluctuations when it isn’t consumed in moderation. Additionally, many bowls offered in Vietnamese cuisine are centered around healthy broths, which can make you feel fuller and curb additional snacking. Because of their broth bases, most pho bowls only contain between 300 and 600 calories, are low fat, and are typically large enough to be eaten for two separate meals.

Whether you already enjoy Vietnamese food or are looking for a way to improve your diet, visit Pho’ Vietnam in Anchorage, AK. With a large menu of traditional pho bowls and salads, the restaurant has a dish to please everyone — meat eaters and vegetarians alike. To learn more about Pho’ Vietnam and view their menu, visit the website or call (907) 929-9938 today.