Eating cucumbers with tomatoes and chili peppers will prevent the body from absorbing vitamin C?

MSc.-MD Duong Thi Ngoc Lan, Nutrition Consulting Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Campus 3, answered: Cucumber is a healthy food with many health benefits. It has a high water content and relatively low calories, as well as strong antioxidant, lipid-lowering, detoxifying and liver-protecting effects.

In fact, it is still possible to use cucumbers in combination with tomatoes.

There is no regulation on the maximum amount of cucumber that can be eaten in a day, it depends on the needs and tolerance of each individual. The amount of cucumber that is safe to eat every day is about 200-300g. However, according to health recommendations, you should eat 200-300g of fruit every day and should eat a variety of foods to get enough nutrients needed for the body.

Many people believe that cucumbers should not be eaten with tomatoes and peppers because cucumbers contain an enzyme called ascorbic acid oxidase. Tomatoes and peppers are foods rich in vitamin C. When cucumbers are eaten with tomatoes and peppers, the ascorbic acid oxidase enzyme in cucumbers will break down vitamin C in tomatoes and peppers, reducing the body's ability to absorb vitamin C. However, the effect of this enzyme is insignificant.

In fact, cucumbers can still be used in combination with tomatoes and peppers. However, it is important to note that using cucumbers immediately after slicing, as well as processing techniques such as pickling, vinegar soaking or cooking will help to retain vitamin C better.

Cucumber peel contains many nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, fiber, etc. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that helps protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. Vitamin A is essential for vision, the immune system, and fetal development. Potassium is an important mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. Fiber helps aid digestion and reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, etc.

However, cucumber peels may contain pesticide residues or pathogenic bacteria, so to eliminate this risk, we should peel cucumbers before eating or choose safely grown cucumber products and soak and wash them thoroughly before eating.

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