January 1, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Many imagine that consuming pho bo (rice noodles with beef) and iced tea on the identical time may result in fats clumping, inflicting most cancers. Is that this true? (Tu, 30, Hanoi)
Reply:
The knowledge talked about has no scientific foundation and is inaccurate.
Animal fat, when uncovered to chilly temperatures, might clump or solidify, which is a traditional biochemical response. Nevertheless, iced tea isn’t chilly sufficient to trigger fats in pho bo to clump or solidify.
Furthermore, when these meals enter the abdomen, our physique temperature breaks down and liquefies the fats molecules earlier than they’re digested. Due to this fact, the declare that consuming pho bo and consuming iced tea on the identical time causes fats clumping, irritation, or most cancers, isn’t scientifically supported.
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Bowls of beef pho served at a restaurant in HCMC. Photograph by VnExpress/Huynh Nhi |
Nevertheless, it’s suggested to not drink overly concentrated tea with pho bo. Tea is wealthy in tannin, which inhibits iron absorption, and beef is excessive in iron. Therefore, it’s higher to restrict tea consumption or select different drinks when consuming this dish.
It is strongly recommended to decide on pho with clear broth to cut back fats consumption. Consuming fat-rich meals will increase the chance of ldl cholesterol and lipid problems.
To be able to have a wholesome digestive system, it’s suggested to stability between 4 important nutrient teams: carbohydrates, proteins, fat, and minerals.
Dr. Nguyen Gia Thuan
Hanoi College of Science and Know-how’s Institute of Biotechnology and Meals Know-how