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Best Foods for Healthy Hair

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What type of food is good for the hair, you may ask? Well, to win the battle against damaged hair, you definitely need to know how to wash your hair and which products you should stick to but most importantly, you have to ensure the first step of hair care – the ‘healthy hair’ diet. For healthy hair and scalp, your diet should contain a balanced amount of Iron and Protein. For keeping your hair healthy, doctors suggest including 12 mg of iron and protein in your daily food intake.

To make it easy to decipher and even more convenient to follow, we’ve categorically clubbed the foods that are good for the hair within the ‘Holy Trinity of Sustenance’ for healthy hair and scalp: -

Foods for stifling Hair Loss and encouraging Hair Growth

Hair loss doesn’t just affect hair quality which results in thinning, it also brings along distress and anxiety. Before anything else, consider this - hair is mainly made up of keratin and protein which means that hair loss occurs directly from a lack of protein. The root causes of hair loss are dietary deficiencies, poor hair care and toxic hair products. If these three root causes can be curbed, hair loss will no longer be an issue. Here is a list of Protein enriched foods that can help fight the menace of hair loss. 

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·        Red meat: Red meat is a great source of Protein, Iron, Sulphur, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B3. All these nutrients make Red meat one of the most beneficial foods for preventing hair loss. Iron is good for the health of hair follicles, and Sulphur increases blood regulation thereby promoting new hair growth. Other than this, the high content of Vitamin A and Vitamin B3 in Red meat increases circulation in the scalp.

·        Eggs: The rich concoction of Vitamin B12, Protein, Zinc, Selenium, Sulphur and Iron combine to make eggs a healthy food for hair loss woes.

·        Salmon: Salmon fish is a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and iron. Omega 3 is present in the cell membrane of scalp and skin but since our body cannot naturally produce fatty acids, including Salmon in your regular diet makes the hair and scalp healthy &sufficiently hydrated.

·        Flax Seeds:If you are vegetarian, flax seeds are available alternative to Salmon and Red meat since these are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids as well as Iron. Flax seeds are an aptly wholesome food for hair growth and thickness while contributing to a healthy scalp.

Foods for shiny hair

Hair conditioners and serums can only do so much when it comes to bringing shine to your hair. To get permanently longer and shinier hair, you need foods that are rich in Amino Acids and Omega 3 Fatty Acids along with Vitamin C and E that add shine & bounce to the hair. Now, with this established, here goes: -

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·        Citrus Foods: Citrus fruits like oranges are full of Vitamin C, making them the secret behind shiny, radiant, bouncy and naturally moisturized hair.

·        Tomatoes: Tomatoes are a rich source of Lycopene which is an essential antioxidant for nourishing the hair and promoting shiny and healthy hair.

·        Avocados: Being rich in Vitamin B and E, Avocados make the scalp healthy and encourage the hair to grow faster. Avocados also have monounsaturated fats which keep the scalp and hair follicles moisturized and naturally conditioned.

Foods for split ends and dandruff

Fly-anyways or dull hair ends is one of the most common hair problems that plague both men and women. One of the easiest ways to prevent and heal split ends and repair damaged, dull and lifeless hair is by keeping it properly hydrated and healthy. Professional nutritionists recommend certain foods which when included in the daily diet, can help fight dandruff and split ends.

best foods for healthy hair

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·        Blueberries: A food for healthy hair roots, Blueberries can you give you the hair that you have always dreamt of. Being rich in antioxidants, blueberries can very capably defeat those free radicals that cause split ends.

·        Walnuts: The only nuts containing Omega 3 fatty acids are Walnuts. These are also rich sources of Biotin and Vitamin E that provide an effective shield against harsh sun rays and protect the hair cells from DNA damage.

·        Water:Ah, the obvious and yet the most ignored! Water is an essential nutrient to hydrate the scalp as well as hair follicles along with ensuring good blood circulation.

You don’t really need more reasons to start including these power foods in your daily diet, do you? Start the transition today, and have a ‘good hair day’ every day!