With the heavy reliance on rice, wheat and legumes, abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables, minimal use of oil, and treatment of meat as a condiment rather than a main course, Vietnamese food has to be among the healthiest on the planet. Fortunately for us living in the U.S., we have the option of sampling both the healthy, simple and delicious meals-in-a-bowl provided by the Vietnamese noodle passion and more elaborate authentic meals at our local restaurants. Unlike Chinese food, the Vietnamese dishes served at restaurants in U.S. have not yet evolved to tailor to the American palate; probably, Americans have become more adventurous. So get out there and do yourself a favor, search for the authentic Vietnamese restaurants and start exploring the delightful & healthy cuisine. Or follows some of the recipes provided in this site and start experimenting at home with ingredients mostly available at local ethnic grocery markets (maybe at some large grocery store chains). Please share with other visitors and me your though, comments, suggestions, inputs, or any thing else to be included. Your comments may be written in Vietnamese or English http://www.foodofvietnam.com/ 
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