According to experts, Pho Soup is healthy.

Americans have been slurping down pho for the past decade, but a big question remains: Is pho healthy?

There is nothing quite like a big, steaming bowl of pho, which is usually made up of beef or chicken, white rice flour noodles, and spices and topped with a variety of herbs and vegetables.It is usually eaten for breakfast in Vietnam.It is comforting and filling, but you don't walk away from the meal feeling stuffed as you might after eating a meal of pizza and pasta or fried foods.You are not alone if you have wondered if it is good for you.The experts were consulted.

Pho is a very good source of vitamins and minerals.The soup is made with rice noodles and a rich beef bone stock, which is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Depending on the size of the portion and the meat or even seafood you add in, pho can range from 350 to 500 calories on average.Lean cuts of meat or veggies are a great way to lower your saturated fat intake.Eating foods with high levels of saturated fat can raise your risk of heart disease.Chicken is less fat than beef.

Doctors say the noodle soup is an excellent cold remedy due to all the healing spices it has.