The past year of a pandemic-initiated rise in takeout and delivery has meant more single-use containers and restaurant food packaging filling up waste bins all over the city. Unfortunately, the vast majority of these are actually non-biodegradable plastics and borderline unrecyclable materials that the City does not have a program to do much with. In the last year and a half, restaurants in the GTA like Toronto PHO have faced a number of challenges in finding ways to create revenues despite the fact that on any given day new restrictions make it almost possible. Understandably, a lot of attention in our industry has been put on profits as opposed to the rising costs of waste takeout containers and delivery food packaging – both economically and from an environmental standpoint.
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To put it simply, this isn’t pho. In no way was this dish pho. This dish drew a lot of criticism from Vietnamese fans on Instagram who were quick to note it resembled nothing remotely similar to pho. Pho takes hours to craft. The broth is both art and science. While variations exist, a lot of pho comprises of a beef-based broth, requires specifically rice noodles, and a specific mixes of garnishes, sauces, herbs, and spices. This particular blog post was seen as a way to capitalize on trendy pho recipes and was an appropriation of Vietnamese food without putting in any work into understanding what pho is, what goes into making a bowl of pho, and the actual flavors and presentation that form true Vietnamese pho. Sadly, this isn’t the first time ‘pho’ has been used as a keyword nor is it likely to be the last.
Read more: Is Beef Pho the Only Real Vietnamese Pho – read here!
Pho is so tasty and really hits the spot when you’re looking for a hearty soup. That said, as pho continues to amass fans in Toronto, some are asking how healthy pho is. Analyzing the health benefits of pho and its calorie count, the answer quickly becomes clear. What’s In Pho? Pho is a meal adapted from traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Since the migration of Vietnamese families into North America which really began to speed up in the 1970s, pho has been a go-to inside Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto and abroad. Though there are many ways to make pho and several varieties available, here are the usual ingredients that make up a steaming bowl. Broth, typically beef-based or chicken-based. Beef, chicken, or vegetarian meatless protein source. A medley of spices and herbs, custom to the type of pho. Gluten-free rice flour noodles. A select inclusion of vegetables. Toppings are usually made up of bean sprouts and things like hot chilis or a slice of lime.
Read more: Is Pho Healthy or Deceivingly Unhealthy – see here!
As it turns out, the Vietnamese dish known as pho is proving to be one of the ultimate weight loss meals going. As with anything though, if you don’t know what you’re doing with it, eating too much or the wrong variety can have the opposite effect on your health. Here are 11 tips on how to lose belly fat with pho. Don’t Sauce It Sauces are calories you don’t need. Whether it’s fish sauce, hoisin sauce, or other sodium-filled condiments, set them aside. A bowl of pho on its own is usually already pretty flavorful with its herbs and spices. Use Chopsticks To eat a bowl of pho, you have two options – spoon or chopsticks. The advantage of chopsticks are that they slow you down. You don’t pick up too much food at once. We tend to eat at a better-controlled pace with chopsticks. This will help your bodies absorb and store the nutrient content while also helping you feel full.
Pho is the perfect meal in a bowl. It helps to calm appetites, fills up the stomach, and provides energy. There’s nothing not to like about Vietnamese pho, especially if you’re looking to manage your weight. It is the ultimate healthy comfort food in Toronto, without the calories you’ll find in comparative meals. So convenient to order, you can have some delivered to your front door if you want within the hour in Toronto! Here are the top 6 reasons we love pho. 1 – It Plays A Trick on Your Stomach Despite the fact that pho is mostly broth, our stomach interprets it as a food rather than a drink. Why this is important is because drinks don’t tell to give us a sense of fullness. Food does. As a meal, pho is low-calorie yet makes our stomachs feel full enough to give us the sense that we consumed a larger meal than we actually did. Studies have also shown this helps reduce those pangs of hunger you may experience mid-afternoon. Do this enough times and you’ll begin to see how eating pho can impact you on a weight scale.
Pho is a healthy soup packed with flavor that’s sure to please anyone looking for a hot meal. That’s why pho in Toronto is so popular. It’s perhaps the best Vietnamese meal in the GTA anywhere, loved for its many unique tastes and characteristics. Something that’s understated around the consumption of pho is how good it can be for weight loss. What is Pho? Pho has a lot of lean ingredients, i.e. broth, spices and herbs, and veggies. Depending on the variety, it also can contain a fair bit of carbs and fat. So long as carbs and fats aren’t eaten in large quantities, these are manageable in a healthy diet. Is Pho Filling? Pho is a hearty dish. It’s filled to the brim of the bowl with a generous amount of broth, spices, noodles, and veggies. It’s a great appetite-killer in this sense. A single bowl will settle easy in the stomach and take care of any lingering hunger that would otherwise double-down a few hours later.
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