In summer, cucumbers are a "frequent guest" on the family dinner table. But when eating cucumbers, be sure not to throw away the cucumber end, so as not to discard something good. This is because the cucumber end contains more bitter substances, and the bitter component is cucurbitacin C, a rare food for detoxification and beauty. Animal experiments have confirmed that this substance has a significant anti-tumor effect.
Besides not throwing away the cucumber end, what else should be noted when eating cucumbers?
Experts remind us that cucumbers are cold-natured, so people with a weak spleen and stomach, or those who are chronically ill and weak, should eat them in moderation. People with liver disease, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal diseases, and high blood pressure should not eat pickled cucumbers. In addition, it should be noted that home-grown cucumbers, which have not been sprayed with pesticides, can be eaten after washing; pesticide-free cucumbers, which have passed inspection, need to be soaked for a quarter of an hour before eating; and cucumbers bought from a farmers' market are best soaked and peeled before eating.