4 types of people who should not eat cucumbers

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Cucumbers are a great snack for people with diabetes – crisp, hydrating, and extremely low in carbohydrates. In fact, Healthline reports that the American Diabetes Association (ADA) categorizes cucumbers as a non-starchy vegetable – “one food group where you can satisfy your appetite.”

But while the whole fruit is generally safe, there’s a lesser-known part of the cucumber that calls for caution – the seeds.

If you’re taking insulin or other glucose-lowering medications, eating too many cucumber seeds could:

  • Lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
  • Cause symptoms like shakiness, dizziness, or fatigue.

Monitor your blood sugar closely if you’re including cucumber seeds in your diet.

Sinus or Respiratory Conditions

In Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, cucumbers are labeled as “cooling foods.” While that sounds like a spa day for your organs, it might spell trouble if you’re battling sinusitis, bronchitis, or asthma.

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