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What Not to Eat With Cucumber?

Published in Nutrition 1 min read

It's generally advised to avoid eating radish with cucumber.

Here's why:

Cucumber contains ascorbate oxidase, an enzyme that can deplete vitamin C. Radish is a source of vitamin C. When consumed together, the ascorbate oxidase in cucumber can counteract the benefits of the vitamin C present in radish. This is because the ascorbate oxidase acts to absorb vitamin C, thus reducing its availability to your body. This potential vitamin C depletion might lead to various health concerns over time if consistently combined.

While this interaction might not be a significant concern for occasional consumption, those who regularly combine cucumber and radish in their diet should be aware of this potential effect.

In summary, while not strictly dangerous, it's better to avoid combining cucumber and radish to maximize vitamin C absorption from other food sources.