Ingredients and nutrients
The basic ingredients of banh mi are usually flour, water, enzyme and salt. These ingredients all contain certain nutrients, minerals, and vitamins such as fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin E, calcium, and iron. The remaining ingredients depend on the type of banh mi.
The fiber and carbohydrates in banh mi help maintain nutritional balance if consumed in moderation. Fiber also regulates intestinal transportation and reduces cholesterol levels.
Bread also contains ingredients that are not good for weight loss such as starch, flour... A 30 g slice of banh mi can contain 80 calories, so it should be consumed in moderation. Otherwise, the benefits of banh mi will be overshadowed by unhealthy disadvantages that make the body obese.
Ideally, you should consume carbohydrates from other sources than flour to get enough calories in your diet.
Healthy and unhealthy banh mi when losing weight
Oatmeal: Light, healthy banh mi. Not only rich in fiber, oatmeal also helps reduce cholesterol and calories in the body.
Grain bread: Banh Mi is high in vitamins, minerals and is rich in fiber, making it ideal for a diet.
Whole wheat bread: Unlike regular white rice paper, the flour from this food is extracted from whole grains, low in calories and has many health benefits.
Black barley bread: The wheat in this type of bread has a relatively low fat content.
Less healthy breads: Cakes and sandwiches are less healthy breads. Because it is an industrial product, made from artificial ingredients and chemicals. These cakes are not only high in fat but also eliminate most of the nutritional value that banh mi can provide.
