[BITList] Fwd: Cucumbers

[David Harvey]

No wonder the bloody things repeat on me for hours.

Dave


On 26 July 2011 00:01, Michael Feltham <ismay at mjfeltham.plus.com> wrote:

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> *SCROLL DOWN AND PREPARE TO BE EDUCATED ABOUT CUCUMBERS..........*
> Cucumbers... I didn't know this...
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> WOW!!! WHAT A LITTLE GEM THE CUCUMBER IS. I WILL LOOK AT IT DIFFERENTLY
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> 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need
> every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin
> B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin
> B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron,
> Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and
> Zinc.
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> 2. 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.
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> 3. 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.
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> 4. Are grubs and slugs 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 aluminum to give
> off a scent undetectable to humans but drive
> garden pests crazy and make them flee the
> area.
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> 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!!!
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> 6. Want to avoid a hangover or
> 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!!
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> 10. Stressed out and don't have time for a 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
> will react with the boiling water and be
> released in the steam, creating a soothing,
> relaxing aroma that has been shown to reduce
> stress in new mothers and college students
> during final exams.
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> 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 30
> seconds to eliminate bad breath, the
> phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your
> mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
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> 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 is won't leave streaks and won't harm
> you fingers or fingernails while you clean.
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> 13. 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!!
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> Pass this along to everybody you
> know who is looking for better and safer ways to
> solve life's everyday problems.
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