Crunchy, refreshing and essential in summer, the cucumber invites itself into salads and light dishes. However, despite its richness in water, vitamins and minerals, it can cause digestive bloating and discomfort. The cause is often found in its seeds, covered with a thin membrane difficult to assimilate, but there is a simple tip to avoid these inconveniences and fully enjoy its freshness.
Why are the cucumber seeds a problem?
Pencins can cause digestive inconvenience, especially in sensitive stomachs. To avoid them, just cut the cucumber in half in length, then remove the seeds with a spoon. Another tip is to cut it into thin strips with the peeler, limiting the presence of seeds. Result: a more digestible cucumber, perfect for a house salad or tzatziki.
And if you fear waste, good news: these seeds are easy to replace in a vegetable garden and offer new harvests.
Should the skin be removed from the cucumber?
Unlike the seeds, the skin is full of nutrients. It brings insoluble fibers, useful for transit, and vitamins of group B as well as vitamin K. Keeping the skin therefore allows you to enjoy its health assets.
The only downside concerns pesticides. To limit risks:
- Choose organic, not treated cucumbers;
- Carefully wash classic cucumbers with a brush or bicarbonate water;
- Dry them well before consumption.
Cucumber, digestive ally when it is well prepared
Once rid of its seeds and carefully cleaned, the cucumber keeps all its crunch, becomes lighter and remains a star of summer meals. Well prepared, it combines taste pleasure and digestive comfort.