Goodness from the sun

Sunflower

I brought a sunflower plant to my home last Sunday,actually it took me so long to get this plant as initially nearly a year ago.Sunflower is my favorite flower and I just wanted to say how amazed i am this morning when i saw the 1st flower start to popped out little by little and could completely blossom by tomorrow .Wah so fast !!! It given me much needed morning boost with grew beautifully, high and bright.Sunflower also are packed with health benefits that can help people from head to toe.Meaning its good for:-

• Lowers Cholesterol - Sunflower seeds are ranked at the top of the nuts and seeds list for containing phytosterols or cholesterol lowering compounds&  full of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are good fats that help keep the bad cholesterol away.
• Decrease Risk of Cancer - Sunflower seeds have high amounts of vitamin E, selenium and copper, which have antioxidant properties, and when used together help prevent cellular damage that leads to cancer
• Skin Protection - Vitamin E has sometimes been described as the "lightning rod" of the cell, allowing reactive molecules to strike the cell, like lightning, without causing damage. This function of vitamin E is particularly apparent in the case of the skin, since vitamin E directly protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation.
• Good for the Nerves - By preventing calcium from rushing into nerve cells and activating them, magnesium keeps our nerves relaxed and thereby our blood vessels and muscles
• Bone Health
• Nutrition - Sunflower seeds are a nutrient-rich food, containing vitamins E and B, and minerals that include selenium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium and zinc. They are high in protein & fiber.

With all this benefits,hope its helps you and for me this has been a great experience growing these giant flowers would have the whole neigborhood smile at me .