3.17.2010

Cool as a Cucumber.

Since I know all of you have so many questions about cucumbers...
I AM HERE TO ANSWER THEM FOR YOU!

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam,
creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce
stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

5. Just finish 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 photochemical will kill the
bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

6. 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.

7. 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!!

AND MY FAVORITE!!
8. 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 photochemical 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!!!

1 comment:

  1. oh man. we;ve gotta try some of these haha "i know if i dont have mints in my purse, im probably not gonna have a cucumber in there."

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