Why do you have to rub both ends when eating cucumber?

1. Why do you have to rub both ends of a cucumber when eating it?

• A

  Eliminate toxins

• B

  Increase the sweetness of the melon

• C

  Remove bitter resin

  According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duy Thinh, former staff of the Institute of Biotechnology and Food, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, bitter cucumbers are not due to chemical residues but are a self-defense mechanism of cucumbers to avoid insect damage. This is a bitter resin, usually found in the head and tail of cucumbers. This resin is cucurbitacin, secreted in small doses so it is not harmful. When eating, you just need to cut off the head and tail, then rub gently in a circular motion to remove the resin. If the whole cucumber is bitter, it should be discarded.

2. What foods should not be eaten with cucumbers?

• A

  Beef, chicken

• B

  Fruits rich in vitamin C

  According to Dr. Ha Vu Thanh, Department of Endoscopy and Functional Examination, K Hospital (Hanoi), do not eat cucumbers with fruits rich in vitamin C such as tomatoes, citrus fruits, because the enzymes in cucumbers reduce the absorption of vitamin C from these foods. Do not eat cucumbers when they are wilted or bitter because these toxins can cause poisoning to the body.
  You should not eat too much cucumber because it causes bloating and indigestion. People with kidney disease should limit the use of cucumber because excess potassium will adversely affect the kidneys and at the same time affect the cardiovascular system.

• C

  All kinds of shrimp, fish, seafood

3. What percentage of water is in cucumber?

• A

  80%

• B

  85%

• C

  90%

• D

  95%

  According to Dr. Ha Vu Thanh, cucumbers are a popular fruit in many countries around the world . Cucumbers are 95% water. This is a source of nutrients that helps the body detoxify, cool down, especially in hot weather, help reduce heartburn symptoms, and restore vision. You can apply cucumbers to your eyes to reduce puffiness, make your eyes healthier, and reduce dry eyes. Cucumbers are the top food on everyone's weight loss menu.

Nhu Loan

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