Cucumbers (& there's more)

[Jemisa]

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 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.


(Have not tried or tested any of these tips) Jem

[parkie]

I wonder-Is it a coincidence that my local Sainsbury's has run out of cucumbers?

[percypineapple]

I'm off to ASDA now to buy half a dozen before they run out. I love cucumber, and will certainly try the snacky bit, and polish me shoes.

[sandyRoe]

'It has been a common saying of physicians in England, that a cucumber should be well sliced, and dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out, as good for nothing.'
Samuel Johnson

[Maydup]

Good for many things by the sound of it :-)

Since when have you been the principal of the cucumber appreciation society Jem?

[starone]

They are edible too!
Apparently ants don't like them so that if you have an infestation in your house and can find where they are coming from you can place bits of cucumber there to stop them coming in.

[Jemisa]

Maidup, I was ordained today. (I won't tell you how)

Jem

[commoner]

Thinly slice a cucumber...same to an onion place in a bowl and cover with vinegar...leave for a few days then make gorgeous sandwiches..mmm.. lurvely!!

My second best ww2 sandwich ..after Nestles condensed sweetened milk sandwiches.....ah! memories..-))