What are the health advantages of a cucumber in a diet does it have any nutrients or is it just water?
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A five-ounce serving of cucumber contains about: 1.5 grams of dietary fiber, 1 gram of protein, 12% RDA of Vitamin C, a trace of saturated fat and zero cholesterol. \n5 ounces of cucumber contain about 20 calories\n1/2 of a medium cucumber contain about 20 calories\n1 medium cucumber contains about 40 calories
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all the cucumber stuff
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I believe the fruits only have sugar and vitamin C...and yogurt has protein, Vitamin D, lil iron, and other stuff. THen yogurt keeps your digestive system clean and active. Raw vegetble has more that what fruits can have...such as protien, fiber, iron, enzymes, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants and other substances that your body needs. Then Drink a lots of water...which helps you to loose weight. So yah if you are trying to loose weight...eat fruit but not too much...which prevents you from loosing weight because you injest more sugar than you really need. Eat alots of raw vegetables...and natural things... and yogurt...and drink WATER WATER WATER!!!!  because water keeps ur body clean and balance from bad nutritions!!! then remember our body is 70% of water..so it needs H2O!!!  =)
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A raw food diet creates major improvements in health. The reasons are not known, but the experience is unmistakable. Weight normalizes, which generally means a reduction in fat. At the same time, a person feels extremely energized. It's as if energy would rather be burned up than converted to fat.\n\nThere seems to be a major shift in physiology which makes one feel highly energized from raw food. I can only theorize why this occurs. It is quite likely that a large part of cooked food can only go into fat production, because heat and acid alter it making it unmetabolizable in other complex processes. By contrast, raw food should break down into components which can be directly metabolized in a variety of cells.\n\nHealth gets so refined and perfected with a raw food diet that a person notices effects of all types. The result is an important source of information about nutrition and quality of food.\n\nFor example, it is noticeable that sucrose (table sugar) goes entirely into fat production rather than immediate energy. Sucrose splits into glucose and fructose. Muscles use glucose but not fructose. Furthermore, the splitting probably does not occur during digestion, and then only fat cells can use the disaccharide.\n\nOne very obvious improvement resulting from a raw food diet is in the digestive system. Raw food digests marvelously well, so a person does not notice the acid, bile and residual effects of digestion that go with a cooked food diet.\n\nAdding a little bit of cooked food to a raw food diet doesn't work well, because acid is then produced in the stomach, and it is bad for raw food. Acid and raw food tend to create indigestion.\n\nA problem with raw foods is that they are the highest in pesticides. Organic raw foods may be necessary, unless a person is very clever in working around the worst pesticides. The effects are quite noticeable, which allows adjustments to be made.\n\nThe usual assumption is that the only supplement which is needed in theory is vitamin B12, because it is primarily found in meat. It originates with microbes, and very little is needed. Outside link on B12\n\nHowever, I find that copper and zinc are also needed with a vegetarian diet, because plant material is very low in these minerals compared to meat. These minerals are toxic while being absorbed, so they should be taken in small quantities. Other vitamins or minerals can be taken if desired. Even vitamin pills should not be taken in large quantities, because they are powerful reactants and can destroy organs, particularly when they contain byproducts of synthesis.\n\nI think everyone should take B vitamins, but in small quantities. I find 20 milligrams per day to be the right amount for the main ones. Pills have to be cut up to get that size. B vitamins store best when separated into each type, because they tend to react with each other. Folic acid deteriorates into a toxic substance. It might need to be replaced every two to three months depending upon humidity.\n\nAlmost everyone needs vitamin D. It transports calcium into cells. It's easy to get too much Vitamin D, particularly in the form of capsules. Dry D pills are safer. There is more than enough calcium in food when taking vitamin D. There is not much more calcium in dairy than other sources, and the hormones in dairy are not desirable.\n\nNormally, salt is not used with raw food. I find that eating some salt seems to be physiologically beneficial with raw food.\n\nFruits and vegetables digest through different processes when raw. Eat fruit in the morning and vegetables later.\n\nLearning to eat a raw food diet is mostly trial and error. Whatever is available and one wants to eat is generally adequate. Protein is found in raw nuts and seeds, such as sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, filberts, etc., and sprouts are also a good source of protein. Plant proteins do not have the same balance of amino acids as animal protein, so a variety of sources are needed.\n\nSprouts are of
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YES!!!!ALL VEG.ESPECIALLY GREENS ARE THE BEST.THEY DO CONTAIN SOME NATURAL SUGAR BUT THATS O.K.(ACCORDING TO MY DOCTOR)
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go to http://www.google.com\n\nand type in\n\nnitrate    cucumber   fertilizer\n\nit will bring up articles for you
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mostly water, fructose, cellulose, vitamns, minerals,
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-fish\n-whole grains\n-lots of water and tea\n-vegetables\n-some low sugar fruits\n-healthy fats such as fish oils and olive oil
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Taking a multi-vitamin should be in addition to healthy eating. It helps you to get nutrients that you might not get in the foods you normally eat. \n\nIn order to get more veggies into your diet why not eat salads with your meals, slide extra veggies into your recipes and choose them for snacks.
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Fruits and vegetables have several strengths.  They have a lot of roughage, which your body actually can't digest, so it goes right through your system.  This keeps everything moving and functioning like it should, and keeps you "regular."  They are also a good source of many vitamins and minerals.
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mostly water, some Vitamin C, fructose, citric acid & carotenoids.
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you say other than cucumbers and lettuce. does that mean no fruits and veggies? b/c that is what i would reccommend. they contain water and fiber which can fill you up. i would eat an apple or two, slice it up all nicely so its easy to eat. \nFYI apples are very low cal as are most fruits and veggies and dont me its not allowed on your diet, you need some fiber and wont get that from meat
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All fruits and veggies are good. Dark veggies have more nutrients than light veggies, ie: sweet potatoes are better than russet potatoes, spinach has more nutrients than lettuce, etc. Fruits are excellent. Citrus fruits contain Vitamin C, Bananas are a good source of potassium, Apples have Vitamin A. I can't think of an unhealthy fruit! Sport drinks should be drank in moderation. Water is best! Sport drinks contain a lot of sodium, which is good if you've been sweating a lot, but not just as a regular drink.
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>>>> The main chemical constituent is Cucurbitacin. \n\nNonsense.\n\nThe main chemical constituent of all plants is water. The chemical water makes up over 60% and usually over 95% of plant weight. \n\nThe next most abundant chemcial is cellulose or cellulose derivatives. They make up around 70% of the dry weight.\n\nFollowing that we have starches and sugars, organic acids and proteins, usually in that order.\n\nIf cucurbitacin constituted more than 0.001% any plant I would be astounded.
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Its your body,you can sick a cucumber up your *ss if you want!
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You've got it all wrong. Vitamins tell your body that you don't need to take those vitamins out of the food you eat, you're taking the job your body had naturally and putting it in as more work for yourself. Eat assorted deep green leafy vegatables, avocados and such and you'll have all the vitamins you need. plus extra stuff that nutritionists haven't discovered that the plant has to benefit you.
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First of all, a sea cucumber is NOT a cucumber, it's an animal; a sea creature that sort of resembles a cucumber. So, if you want to do an experiment on it, you have to first acquire one. Go to the ocean, go diving, find one, then experiment with it. I wouldn't rub one on MY face though. Best answer.