Cucumbers ..... Who Knew All The Benefits

[former_vbg 198]

I personally don't like the taste of cucumbers but its been several years and maybe its time to give them another chance after reading this article someone emailed me today.

Thought you guys might like this also.

Cucumbers... I didn't know this!

1..

Cucumbers contain most of the Vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin

B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron,

Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2..

Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a

good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3..

Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it

will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4..

Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be

free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent

undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5..

Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two

of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen

in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6..

Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up

refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential

nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7..

Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often

used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8..

Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes?

Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks

great but also repels Water.

9..

Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and

voila, the squeak is gone!

10..

Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a

boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released

in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown to reduce stress in new mothers and college

students during final exams.

11..

Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof

of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your

mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12..

Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the

surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks

and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13..

Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also

works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

Pass this along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer ways to solve life's everyday problems ..

[TinaMari 75]

OMG. That's awesome! I like cucumbers just not by themselves. I guess those little guys are super helpful !