Tomatoes are one of the most common foods in our daily lives, and they are very popular for their rich nutritional value, especially their high content of Vitamin C. However, there are taboos associated with eating tomatoes; eating them incorrectly can actually harm your health. These 6 major taboos of eating tomatoes are things you must know.
1. It is not advisable to eat them with cucumbers.
Cucumbers contain an enzyme that breaks down Vitamin C, which can destroy the Vitamin C in other vegetables. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C. If the two are eaten together, the nutritional supplementation effect will not be achieved.
2. It is not advisable to eat them when taking anticoagulant drugs such as heparin and coumarin.
Tomatoes contain a relatively high amount of Vitamin K, which primarily catalyzes the synthesis of thrombokinase in the liver. A deficiency in Vitamin K can prolong clotting time, leading to subcutaneous and muscle bleeding.
3. It is not advisable to eat them on an empty stomach.
Tomatoes contain a large amount of soluble tannins and other components that react with stomach acid, coagulating into insoluble lumps. This can easily cause discomfort symptoms such as bloating and pain in the stomach and intestines.
4. It is not advisable to eat unripe tomatoes.
Green tomatoes contain glycoalkaloids (such as solanine), which can cause a bitter taste in the mouth and, in severe cases, lead to poisoning.
5. It is not advisable to eat them after prolonged heating and cooking.
Prolonged heating and cooking will cause them to lose their original nutrients and flavor.
6. They are forbidden when taking neostigmine or galantamine.