Al-Marsad Newspaper: Cucumber is one of the best vegetables that can be eaten, because it contains many vitamins necessary for a healthy body, but many studies have shed light on the negative effects of eating it raw with cooked meals.
Research has shown that cucumbers contain cucurbitacin and tetracyclic triterpenoids, which are toxins that trigger the bitter taste in vegetables. According to experts, consuming it in excess of moderation can be life threatening.
Nutrition experts point out that eating raw and uncooked cucumbers, when combined with cooked meals, delays the digestion process. This happens because the digestion time of cooked and uncooked food is different.
Experts reported that the production of toxic compounds in cucumber causes severe constipation, bloating and gas.
According to “Web Medicine”, eating excessive cucumbers comes with a set of harmful effects. If consumed in large quantities, vitamin C acts as a pro-oxidant once morest its antioxidant nature, and this in turn leads to the growth and spread of free radicals, which makes the body more vulnerable to infection. Cancer, acne, and premature aging.
