pho?

ixiHemlock

I was wondering if pho is good for you?

I only get it with tofu and apparently a regular bowl with 4 cups has only 290 calories! But after all that I'm stuffed!
Seems too good to be true...
I don't really concern myself with sodium ...

firstsip

Rule #1: "Good" vs. "Bad" food dynamics can get unhealthy fast. And when I say unhealthy, I mean mentally. Every food has varying nutritional values, varying levels of enjoyment, etc. In other words, everything can be just fine for you in moderation unless you have outstanding issues.

So if we tackle traditional pho, you've got protein, veggies, etc. With tofu, you're macros would be adjusted, but it's all still there. Studies show chicken noodle soup actually hastens white blood cell production if you're sick... and I've never had a sickness last more than a day after a big bowl of chicken pho mixed heavily with Sriracha.

SoDamnHungry

Pho isn't bad for you. Are you eating soup, or just the noodles by themselves? Naturally your meal probably has less calories if the majority of that four cups is broth.

upscalelifedownscalebutt

It`s basically a noodle soup right? You'd need to add veggies somehow, but in general soups, especially clear broth soups, are very good for you.

FranceyPants

PHO IS THE BEST. NEVER DOUBT PHO.

How could it be bad for you? There is tonnes of good stuff in the broth - it's made with bones, herbs, spices - and you add mint, basil, bean sprouts for a little bit of veg (albeit not much), you got your protein in the delicious beef (or tofu) and a good amount of carbs (though I usually halve the noddles cos I get full so quickly!)

I guess the only damaging thing could be MSG but not all restaurants use that. It might be high in sodium but you wouldn't go over your daily sodium with 1 bowl of pho.

verptwerp

Amazing stuff ....... I love it even more than Chinese hot & sour soup ....... enjoy :drinker:

WilmaDennis91

It's really healthy and so delicious!

JoyeII

Mmm. Pho is good. Don't not eat pho!