Your Guide to a Healthy Hair Menu
Although products can do wonders for our hair the best nourishment comes from the food we eat. The top ten foods to enhance hair health:
- Salmon
Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, is a high quality protein food and is filled with vitamin B-12 and iron. When it comes to fish salmon is by far the best for nourishing hair. It is also a delicious food that can be served several different ways for any meal of the day.
- Dark Green Vegetables
Dark green vegetables like spinach, broccoli and Swiss chard, is an excellent source of iron, calcium and vitamins A and C, which your body needs to produce sebum. Sebum is the oily substance, secreted by your hair follicles, it can be thought of as the body's natural hair conditioner.
- Beans
Legumes like kidney beans and lentils should be an important part of your hair-care diet. Not only do they provide plentiful protein to promote hair growth, but ample iron, zinc, and biotin. While rare, biotin deficiencies can result in brittle hair.
- Nuts
Brazil nuts are one of nature's best sources of selenium (an important mineral for the health of your scalp).
Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may help condition your hair. They are also a terrific source of zinc, as are cashews, pecans, and almonds. A zinc deficiency can lead to hair shedding, so make sure nuts are a regular on your healthy hair menu.
- Poultry
Poultry like turkey and chicken are high-quality protein sources that provide health for your body and optimizes hair growth. Good nutrition is important in maintaining your health. When you nourish your body your hair can grown healthy as well.
- Eggs
Eggs are one of the best protein sources you can find, they contain biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients. No matter how you like your eggs, including them in your diet will benefit your hair.
- Whole Grains
Hearty whole grains, like whole-wheat bread and fortified whole-grain cereals are an excellent source of zinc, iron, and B vitamins that nourish your hair.
- Oysters
Oysters may be better known for their reputation as an aphrodisiac, but they can also lead to healthy hair -- and who doesn't love that?
The key to their love and hair-boosting abilities is zinc -- a powerful antioxidant.
- Dairy Products
Low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium (an important mineral for hair growth) and contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources.
- Carrots
Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp. Since a healthy scalp is essential for a shiny, well-conditioned head of hair, you'd be wise to include carrots in your diet a
(source: www.webmd.com)
