Tomato and cucumber nutritional interaction

Should tomatoes and cucumbers be eaten together without vinegar?

A common nutritional claim suggests that tomatoes and cucumbers should not be eaten together unless vinegar or another acidic ingredient is added. Supporters argue that enzymes in cucumbers reduce the nutritional value of tomatoes, particularly vitamin C, while others argue that the effect is minimal during normal digestion and has little impact on overall nutrition. Based on nutritional science, digestive physiology, and food chemistry research, should tomatoes and cucumbers be eaten together without vinegar?

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