01/10/2017
Foods That Keep Your Hair Healthy & Strong
Biotin
Biotin is responsible for hair growth and increasing the volume of hair. Biotin deficiency can lead to discoloration or thinning of hair.
What to eat: Wholegrains, liver, egg yolk, soya bean, cranberries, raspberries and yeast.
Omega-3 fatty acids
The oil that boosts the hydration for your hair and scalp is provided by Omega-3 fatty acids.
What to eat: Oily fish like mackerel, Indian salmon, trout etc. Other options include avocados, pumpkin seeds and walnuts.
Protein
The most important component for strong healthy hair is protein. Hair is majorly made up of protein so consuming an adequate amount of protein daily becomes all the more essential.
What to eat: Chicken, fish, turkey, eggs and dairy products. For vegans or vegetarians, legumes and nuts are an excellent source of protein.
Iron
Another important mineral for your hair, iron ensures your hair remain healthy by providing it with oxygen.
What to eat: Seafood like clams or chicken, red meat, spinach, beetroot, apples, soybeans, broccoli etc are good sources of iron.
Vitamin C
Iron and Vitamin C are two nutrients which are best when taken in combination with each other. Eating food rich in Vitamin C will allow better absorption of iron into the body.
What to eat: Strawberries, sweet potatoes, blackcurrants, blueberries, oranges and papaya.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a quintessential nutrient when it comes to skin and hair care. .
What to eat: Nuts are the best source of vitamin E so include almonds, walnuts or any other nuts in your diet. Olive oil, Avocado, sunflower oil and spinach are also good options for Vitamin E. It's also available in the form of a capsule which can be purchased from your local chemist shop.
Vitamin A
The natural conditioner produced by our body, known as Sebum, requires Vitamin A for its production.
What to eat: Orange/yellow colored vegetables with a high beta-carotene content. Beta- carotene is the substance that makes Vitamin A. Options include- carrots, sweet potatoes, dark leafy green vegetables, apricots, pumpkins and lettuce
* Problem: Hair growth
Solution : Eggs or Greek yogurt
Packed with protein, eggs and Greek yogurt are ideal for increasing the length of your hair. . They're rich in Vitamin B and B5 respectively, ensuring hair growth and adequate blood flow to your scalp. These food items also prevent thinning and hair loss.
* Problem: Excessive breakage
Solution: Guava
Vitamin C is the answer to unwanted breakage of hair. It protects the hair from breaking and ensures it stays strong. Guava is rich in Vitamin C and by rich we mean 377 milligrams in one cup! Perfect solution for your hair problem.
* Problem: Dull locks
Solution: Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are brimming with beta- carotene (responsible for production of vitamin A). Food rich in Vitamin A helps in production of the oily substance called sebum which leads to shiny locks that don't dry out and are full of life. There is not a better option than sweet potatoes to fight dry and dull hair.
* Problem: Brittle hair
Solution: Spinach
Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach or kale are full of nutrients like iron, vitamin A or folate which are essential to keep your hair moisturized. A daily dose of this vegetable would be enough to transform your hair from brittle to nourished within no time.
* Problem: Increase shine in hair
Solution: Salmon
Known for having a high content of Omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is the answer to shiny hair. These fats help the hair grow and keep them shiny and full.
