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The MANY Benefits of the Cucumber!

1.

Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need

Every day, just one cucumber contains VitaminB1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, VitaminB6,

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 BVitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that

Quick pick-me-up that can last for Hours.

 

3.

Tired of your bathroom mirrorFogging 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 andSlugs 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 aluminium 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 a 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 essentialnutrients the body lost,

keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangoverand headache!!

 

7.

Looking to fight off thatafternoon 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 topolish your shoes?

Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable

shine that not only looksgreat 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 formassage, 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 with react

with the boiling water and bereleased in the steam,

creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the 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 30seconds 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 it won't leave streaks and won't harm your

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 writing.

Also works great on crayons and markers

that the kids have used to decorate the Walls!!

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