4 types of people who should not eat cucumbers

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While scientific evidence is still emerging, many who suffer from chronic sinus infections or frequent colds report flare-ups after consuming cucumbers – especially raw and refrigerated ones.

So, if your nose is stuffed and your chest feels heavy, maybe swap that cucumber salad for something warm and steamy instead.

Cucumber allergies

While cucumber allergies are not as common as peanut or shellfish allergies, they are very real and often unexpected. The Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group explains that symptoms can range from mildly annoying to life-threatening.

Common reactions include:

  • Itchy mouth or throat
  • Swelling of lips or face
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Hives or rashes
  • Anaphylaxis in severe cases

Interestingly, cucumber allergy often shows up as part of Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) – a condition where your body reacts to proteins in certain fruits and vegetables because they resemble pollen allergens.

Sensitive digestion

If you’ve ever felt bloated, gassy, or crampy after eating cucumbers, you’re not alone. The likely culprit is a natural compound called cucurbitacin.Continue reading…

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