Do you fear tying your hair in a ponytail because of your receding
hairline, courtesy hair fall? Do you shudder from looking at a bunch of
hair strands in the shower? Well, what you eat may affect not just your
skin, but your hair too. Find out which foods have the magical potion
that can help you get rid of the stocked worries!
Carrots
Carrot is not only good for your eyes, but excellent for scalp
nourishment too. For hair to be strong from roots, carrot provides
beta-carotene, which is turned into vitamin A by our body. Vitamin A
enables scalp to produce scalp-sustaining hair oil that helps to keep
the roots nourished. Moreover, carrot also strengthens hair follicles
and increase blood supply to the scalp that stimulates hair growth.
Silica rich foods
Silica is a trace mineral that strengthens our blood vessels, improves
and stimulates blood circulation in the scalp. It also strengthens our
hair apart from the apparent benefits to our nails and bones. It is
recommended that since with age silica level reduces in our body, so you
must start consuming foods that are rich in this mineral. For example,
baked potatoes, red and green peppers, cucumber skin and bean sprouts.
Spinach
Green leafy spinach is a superfood to combat hair loss woes. It is a
good source of beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin B, C and E. Along with
this, spinach is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, iron,
calcium, magnesium and potassium, which are all known to maintain scalp
health by boosting scalp oils circulation and strengthening the hair
follicles. Include spinach in the form of juice, salad or a dish for
dinner.
Fish
Hair is essentially made up of protein thus it makes sense to eat
protein-rich diet, especially lean proteins. Unlike red meat (also a
source of protein that is high in fat) proteins found in fishes are low
in testosterone increasing fats. Researches over the years reveal that
high fat diets increase testosterone level, which is linked to hair
loss. So, if you are eating red meat, pay extra caution to avoid hair
loss.
Walnuts
Walnuts fall in the hair-friendly category as they are a storehouse of
protein, omega-6 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin (B1, B6 and B9) and iron.
All these nutrients reduce hair loss, but here is a word of caution:
walnut has traces of selenium, a mineral that may cause hair loss in
people who have either too much of it in the system or are selenium
deficient. Moreover, overeating in the quest of quick hair growth will
be costly, as it will make your hair thin. So, stock up some walnuts in
your kitchen cabinet, but eat in moderation!
Eggs
Eggs are known to reduce hair fall considerably owing to the nutritional
quotient. They are high in omega-6 fatty acids, iron, zinc, proteins
and vitamin B12. So, if you have deficiency of any vitamins and
minerals, eggs will take care of it. You can either include it in your
diet or prepare an egg hair pack as it is an excellent hair conditioner.Add colour to your food palette by having a well-rounded diet and foods, especially rich in iron, zinc, protein and silica. So, eat right and say goodbye to hair loss now.
