Because the cucumber contains a vitamin C enzyme that destroys vitamin C in other vegetables, the more vitamin C in the food, the more the cucumber enzyme destroys it. Tomatoes are typically vitamin C-rich vegetables, if the two are consumed together, the vitamin C we take from tomatoes, and then destroyed by the cucumber enzyme, can not achieve the effect of dietary supplementation. In addition, chili peppers, cauliflower, bitter melon and other vegetables also contain more vitamin C, it is best not to eat with cucumbers.
Often see people eat a cucumber, and then eat a tomato; or the table has a plate of "tomato scrambled eggs", and then a plate of "cucumber fried meat", so eat is not correct.
Because the cucumber contains a vitamin C enzyme that destroys vitamin C in other vegetables, the more vitamin C in the food, the more the cucumber enzyme destroys the degree of seriousness. Tomatoes are typical vegetables rich in vitamin C. If the two are consumed together, the vitamin C we ingest from tomatoes will be destroyed by the enzyme in cucumbers, which will not achieve the effect of supplemental nutrients. In addition, chili peppers, cauliflower, bitter melon and other vegetables also contain more vitamin C, it is best not to eat with cucumbers.
However, on its own, cucumber is a tasty and nutritious vegetable. Cucumber contains protein, fat, sugar, a variety of vitamins, fiber and calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium and so on. Especially the fine cellulose contained in cucumber can reduce the content of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, promote intestinal peristalsis, accelerate waste excretion, and improve human metabolism. Fresh cucumbers contain malonic acid, but also can effectively inhibit the conversion of sugar substances into fat, therefore, often eat cucumbers can lose weight and prevent the occurrence of coronary heart disease.