You’ll Be Surprised What You Can Use Cucumber For
Cucumbers are rich in vitamins; they contain vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folic acid, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Besides being used in salads, this vegetable has other uses that you might not know about.
Do you feel tired in the afternoon? Instead of coffee, have a cucumber. Since its rich in B vitamins it enables you to feel awake for hours.
Are you trying to regulate your diet and lose some weight, but you can’t endure the evening hunger? Instead of any meal, have a cucumber.
Is your bathroom mirror clouded with steam? Take a piece of cucumber and wipe the mirror with it. It will be clean straight away, leaving a beautiful aroma.
An easy way to remove cellulite before you wear a bikini? Rub the skin with two slices of cucumber for two minutes. The photochemical composition helps the collagen in the skin to tighten, which reinforced the outer layer of the skin and reduces the appearance of cellulite. This also helps with wrinkles.
Looking for a natural way to clean the faucet, sink or stainless steel? Rub a slice of cucumber onto the surface you want to clean. Not only will it clean the spot, but it will also bring its glow back and you want have to deal with chemicals that are harmful to your health.
Had too much alcohol? Before going to bed eat a cucumber. It has enough vitamin B, sugar and electrolytes to restore the essential substances that your body has lost and you won’t have a headache or a hangover in the morning.
Want to freshen up your breath, but you’re out of gum or candy? Use your tongue to keep a piece of cucumber on the upper part of your mouth for about 30 seconds. The photochemical composition will neutralize the bacteria responsible for bad breath.
Shiny shoes? You ran out of shoe shiner, well cucumber is always here to help! Rub the surface of your shoes with a piece of cucumber and its ingredients will keep the shine on your shoes for a few hours.
Had a stressful day? You don’t have time for a massage, to visit a spa? Cut a cucumber and place it in a pot to boil. The aroma that it emits is very pleasant and relaxing and helps reduce stress.
