As a vegetable lover, I've always been told to be careful about eating cucumbers with other vegetables because the enzymes in the cucumbers will destroy the vitamin C in the other vegetables.
But is this really true? Let's bust this myth once and for all.
First of all, it's important to understand that cucumbers do contain an enzyme called catalase, which can break down vitamin C.
However, this process typically occurs when the cucumber is cut or sliced and the enzyme comes into contact with the vitamin C in the flesh of the cucumber. When cucumbers are consumed whole, the enzyme is not likely to come into contact with the vitamin C in the same way, and the vitamin C content of the cucumber is not significantly affected.
But what about when you eat cucumbers and other vegetables together?
Well, the enzymes in cucumbers are not likely to significantly break down the vitamin C in other vegetables when they are eaten together. The process of chewing and digesting food involves the action of various enzymes, including those produced by the body as well as those present in the food itself. However, these enzymes are typically not present in high enough concentrations or are not active at the pH levels found in the mouth and stomach to significantly break down vitamin C.
So, go ahead and enjoy your cucumbers with your other favorite vegetables!
The vitamin C content of your vegetables should not be significantly affected by the enzymes in the cucumbers. Don't let this myth keep you from indulging in a wide variety of veggies in your meals.
Happy eating!
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