THE IMPORTANCE OF CUCUMBERS TO OUR HEALTH.

Cucumbers are extremely beneficial for overall health, especially
during the summer since they are mostly made of water and
important nutrients that are essential for the human body. The
flesh of cucumbers is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid,
while the hard skin is rich in fiber and a range of minerals
including magnesium, molybdenum, and potassium . Additionally,
cucumber contains silica, a trace mineral that contributes greatly
to strengthening our connective tissues. They are known to heal
many skin problems, under eye swelling, and sunburn . Cucumbers
also contain ascorbic and caffeic acids which prevent water loss,
therefore they are frequently applied topically to burns and
dermatitis .

                      REASONS WHY WE SHOULD EAT CUCUMBER. 

1. Fat busting: Do you ever wonder why women put cucumbers on their eyes to
   relieve puffiness? The photochemical in cucumbers makes the collagen in your
   skin tighten, thus the lack of puffiness. Did you know that you can rub a
   cucumber on a problematic spot of cellulite anywhere on your body to lessen the
   visibility of it? Did you also know that it has the same effect on wrinkles? Wow, it
   makes purchasing those fifty dollar creams seem a little silly, doesn’t it? You can
   also rub a little bit under your kiddo’s eyes after a long bout of crying to avoid
   that puffy ‘I cried for an hour straight’ look.

2. Defogger: Do you get annoyed when you get out of the shower and you have to
   fight the fog on the mirror? Who has time for that when the kids will be awake at
   any moment? Try rubbing a slice of cucumber on the mirror before you hop in and
   not only will you get a fog-free mirror, but you’ll have a nice smell that will boost
   your mood.

3. Headaches: If you suffer from headaches from chasing your babies all day (or
   pets or your husband), or had a little too much wine with dinner and want to avoid
   a hangover, eat half of a cucumber before bed. Cucumbers are high in B vitamins,
   sugar, and electrolytes, and they replenish the nutrients missing in your body to
   help you avoid a hang over or to beat that headache that’s been threatening to
   take over.

4. WD-40 replacement: Do you know you can get rid of a squeak by rubbing a
   cucumber on the hinge? Wow, now you don’t have to tear your garage apart
   looking for that little can with the red straw, and the baby won’t wake up when
   you slowly open the nursery door to check on him.

5. Crayon on the walls: Take an unpeeled cucumber and rub the crayon off of the
   walls in the event that your kiddo left you some art. You can also use this
   technique to erase a pen mistake.

6. Halitosis killer: Take a slice of cucumber and put it on the roof of your mouth.
   Hold it there with your tongue for 30 seconds. The photochemical that you love
   for cellulite and puff reduction will also kill the bacteria that is causing your bad
   breath.
   

7. Tarnish remover: If you’re finding tarnish on your stainless steel kitchen
   faucets and appliances? Rub it off with a cucumber slice. Not only will it remove
   years of tarnish, it will leave it streak free and your hands will thank you, and your
   kids won’t be put at risk from a dangerous chemical.

8. Energy booster: If you’re feeling tired in the afternoon, don’t give Starbucks
   your five bucks. Instead, grab a cucumber. There are just enough carbohydrates
   and B vitamins to give you a longer-lasting and healthier boost of energy than
   soda, coffee, or those health hazard energy drinks.

9. Munchy madness: Do you know that European trappers ate cucumbers for
   energy and to keep from starving to death? If those big burly manly men can eat
   a cucumber to keep from starving, you can eat one as a healthy choice when the
   munchies hit. Slice some up and take them in a small plastic container to the
   movies if your theater doesn’t offer healthy alternatives to munching on butter
   soaked popcorn.

10. Frugal facial: Slice up a cucumber and boil it in a pot of water. The chemicals
    inside of the cucumber will mix with the steam. Remove the pot from heat and
    lean over it, letting the steam hit you. Your skin will be more radiant and healthy,
    and you will feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

11. Shoe polish: Cut a slice off of your cucumber and rub it on your shoe. It will
    not only shine it up, but it will repel water.

12. Pest control: Put three or four slices of cucumber in a small pie tin and place
    them in your garden. The chemicals in the cucumber have a reaction that pests
    hate. You won’t smell it, but it will drive them from your garden all year long.
    Replace them periodically.

13. Sunburn: Sometimes sun block doesn’t always protect your little ones from
    sunburn. If you have burnt little kiddos you don’t have any aloe, rub some
    cucumber on them. Many doctors even use cucumber to treat patients with
    irritated skin and sunburns.

14. Blood pressure: Cucumber has been long used to treat high blood pressure. If
    you have it, add cucumbers to your daily diet. There is also ongoing research into
    the use of cucumbers for lowering cholesterol.

15. Constipation remedy: The seeds of a cucumber are a diuretic. If you’re
    constipated, try eating a cucumber. If you suffer from chronic constipation, add
    cucumber to your daily diet.