Forgive me for the extreme PUN in the title but I had to
lol. So anyway as you can see, cucumbers will be the focus of today, except for
the obvious salad and face mask accomplice, I definitely did not attribute any amazing
qualities to cucumbers, however, I’ve been so amazed by how much a cucumber can
really do, I just had to post this straight away! Here goes..
Stress Relief
Feeling tired? Cucumbers offer the perfect combination of B
vitamins and
carbohydrates to give you a natural afternoon lift that will last way longer
than coffee, energy bars, or energy drinks. Plus, they’re way cheaper than a
Starbucks latte (perfect for the frugal traveller).
Hungover? If that spring-break vacation, business meeting
over cocktails, or carefree vacation lifestyle caused you to drink a little
more than usual, grab a cucumber. If you eat just a few slices before going to
bed, your hangover and headache will be gone in the morning! Why? The balance
of sugar, B vitamins, and electrolytes in cucumbers replaces the nutrients your
body lost and keeps you feeling good as new.
Personal Hygiene
Bad Breath? Fear not. If
you place a cucumber slice against the roof of your mouth for thirty seconds,
you can eliminate stinky breath instantly. Perfect after a meal on the go (can
anyone say garlic?) for overnight travellers that wake up with plane breath.
Gross
Beauty Tips
Cellulite? 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.
Chlorine-Damaged Hair? This conditioner is said to work wonders on hair damaged by
routine swimming in chlorinated water.
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 quarter of a peeled cucumber
Blend the egg, olive oil
and peeled cucumber. Spread evenly through your hair, leave on for 10
minutes and then thoroughly rinse. For the best results year-round, continue
this treatment monthly.
Here the links that I’ve used, where there are many more
useful titbits for you to discover ... http://charmcitykim.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/the-many-uses-of-cucumbers-get-your-mind-out-of-the-gutter/
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