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Cucumber & How To Reduce Gas

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Cucumber juice is a diuretic, helps in the dissolution of kidney stones.It can help counter uric acids that are causing inflammation in joints,also very soothing for the treatment of gastric & duodenal ulcers. Cuc's are over 90% water, and the skin contains vitamin A, it help prevent dehydration. The temperature regulating properties in cucumber juice makes it a suitable drink when you have a fever.SOME GET GAS FROM CUCMBERS so to reduce gas, remove seeds or eat baby or English Cuc's.

- Submitted by SUNSHINE6442 1/14/2012 in Living With Diabetes | 2 Comments

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Mix lemon juice with ginger extract is one of the way to loose weight

I've tried taking lemon juice with ginger extract its really helpfull in reducing gas and weight

- Submitted by DELISHARON 1/14/2012 | 3 Comments | View Secret

Cucumber And No Gas

Cucumbes have a cooling affect on the body because 95% of a cucumber is made up of water. Cucumbers conatin C, K, potassium and magnesium great for dieters and diabetics as it is low in calories and fat and it acts like a natural diuretic and the flesh is where you get vitamin C. Eat cucumber sandwiches, in salads, with sour cream and chopped onion as a side, or as a snack in Hummus, salsa, or whatever. Gas caused by the seeds slices,remove them, and viola,or try English Cucumbers. (No Gas)

- Submitted by SUNSHINE6442 1/14/2012 | 4 Comments | View Secret

Stimulate weight loss

Raw cucumbers and tomatoes can stimulate weight loss. Make a tomato and cucumber salad. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber, feta cheese & a low-fat salad dressing. Eat a whole plate of this salad before meals. It will reduce your hunger & help you avoid overeating on high-calorie food. Create a healthy sandwich with 2 slices of Bordens Fat Free American cheese & some lettuce with a few slices of tomato & cucumber to a slice of whole-wheat bread.

- Submitted by SUNSHINE6442 1/14/2012 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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