ModeliciousBites : Ιουνίου 2011

Home made face mask and packs containing natural ingredients are quick and simple to create at home.So,why spend money on a store-bought face mask or scrub when you can make your own homemade face masks using ingredients found in your kitchen.Yesterday we made for you Cucumber salad today we post for you Cucumber face mask.Quick and easy on making.You really need it on summer after sun tanning.Have a beautiful day..xxx

tip: face mask it with your best friend,after gossipicious.too much fun,believe me :))

Ingredients

1 cucumber
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 egg white

Directions
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices. Then run it into the blender to make a soft paste or a pulp. Pour the paste through the strainer and separate the residue and the liquid. Collect the cucumber liquid into a bowl and add some lemon juice to it. Stir it and add the beaten egg white to the bowl. Mix this well too and apply it on the face gently and leave it for about 15 to 25 minutes. After this, rinse it off and wash your face with clean water. More on moisturizing face mask after the sun tanning!!!

Cucumber Strawberry Salad!

41 calories

Ingredients:
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 small green pepper, diced
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
sesame seeds

Preparation:
1. Mix the green pepper and lime juice.
2. Combine the strawberries and cucumbers in a serving bowl.
3. Drizzle the peppers and lime juice in the bowl.
4. Toss all ingredients to combine.
5. Chill before serving.
6. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top just before serving.

Calories: 41
Total fat: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 3.0 mg
Total carbs: 10.4 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 1.2 g

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Cucumbers

Cucumber contains Erepsin, the enzyme that helps in protein digestion.

Being rich in minerals, cucumber helps prevent splitting of nails of the fingers and toes.

Those suffering from diabetes have been found to benefit from the consumption of cucumber/cucumber juice.

Daily consumption of cucumber juice helps control cases of eczema, arthritis and gout.

The heaviest concentration of sterols is in the skin,so you shouldn't remove the peel before eating.
Cucumber soothes the stomach and gives the body a mélange of useful nutrients in addition to water.
Cucumber also has the ability to help regulate blood pressure.
contains vitamins C, A, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, magnesium and folate.