Can oranges and cucumbers be eaten at the same time?

　　Oranges not only have the functions of moistening the lungs, appetizing, regulating qi, resolving phlegm, relieving coughs, and sobering up, but are also a high-quality source of vitamin C and potassium. Medical research shows that eating oranges regularly can prevent stroke, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease occurrence. However, there are some foods that cannot be eaten with oranges.

　　Avoid eating oranges and cucumbers together. The vitamin C decomposing enzyme in cucumber will destroy the multivitamins contained in oranges, thereby reducing the nutritional value of oranges.

　　Oranges should not be eaten together with radishes. According to reports, radish metabolizes in the body to produce an anti-thyroid substance, thiocyanic acid. If eaten with oranges, the flavonoids in the oranges will be converted into hydroxybenzoic acid and strengthen the effect of thiocyanate on suppressing the thyroid gland, thus inducing goiter.

　　In addition, oranges are rich in fruit acid and vitamin C, which will increase the concentration of gastric acid in patients with gastric ulcers. Oranges should be avoided when taking vitamin K, sulfa drugs, spironolactone, triamterene and potassium supplements.

　　Oranges have high heat production, so it is not advisable to eat too much at any time, otherwise symptoms such as ulceration of the oral mucosa, blistering on the tip of the tongue, and dry and sore throat will occur.