Banh cuon is a light, easy-to-eat dish and is favored by many workers in all professions. However, not everyone is suitable for eating banh cuon, especially in some cases related to health.
First of all, workers with poor digestive systems or suffering from stomach diseases should limit eating banh cuon. Hot banh cuon, served with scallion and fried scallion fat, sometimes quite greasy. These ingredients can cause bloating, indigestion, and even increase stomach acid secretion, making people with stomach ulcers or esophageal reflux feel more uncomfortable.
Second, people with diabetes or who are in a blood sugar control regimen should also not eat a lot of banh cuon. The main ingredient of banh cuon is refined rice flour, which contains high starch content and low fiber. When eaten, starch is easily metabolized quickly into sugar, causing sudden increase in blood sugar, which is not beneficial for people who need to control blood sugar levels.
Third, people who are on a diet or want to lose weight should also consider it. Although banh cuon looks light, if eaten with lots of spring rolls, meat, fried onions and sweet fish sauce, the total calories may be quite high. Eating banh cuon regularly, especially in the morning or evening, can make weight control difficult.
Banh cuon is a delicious dish imbued with Vietnamese culinary identity, but not suitable for everyone.
Understanding your health status and eating moderately will help each person enjoy banh cuon more safely and reasonably.
