Vietnam has a traditional meal consisting of rice, vegetables, and fish. Rice is the most important part of the Vietnamese diet and is present at every meal. Vegetables are usually boiled simply without oil or fat for health. Fish is eaten frequently because Vietnam has many water sources like rivers that provide freshwater fish which are high in protein but low in fat unlike meat. The traditional Vietnamese meal focuses on simple, light dishes that are well-suited to the tropical climate. Today's Vietnamese cuisine still resembles these traditional meals.