Eggs
This ultimate breakfast food is also great for your hair. Eggs are rich in protein and Biotin, which work together to promote hair growth.
Your hair follicles are made from protein and your hair strands are made from keratin. The protein in the eggs helps your hair follicles to maintain their strength, whilst the biotin specifically encourages the production of keratin. Win-win.
Greens
Greens are vital to our well-being in general, but they’re also very important to keep our hair in top nick. This food group is packed full of iron, here’s why that matters:
A lack of iron is closely linked with hair loss. That’s because our hair follicles and hair roots are fed by our blood supply which can be disrupted by a lack of iron. When this happens our follicles and roots weaken which can lead to hair loss. You’ve got to put fuel in the tank for it to run. Spinach, kale and swiss chard are all great sources.
Berries
Strawberries are packed with vitamins and compounds to make your hair stronger. Tussling for the top of the pile are Vitamin C and collagen. Here’s why they help:
Your body and the environment produce free radicals – harmful molecules that cause damage to your hair follicles. Vitamin C contains a high concentration of antioxidants which help to protect you against free radicals. Strawberries also help your body to produce collagen – a protein that strengthens hair against breakage and splitting.
Fatty fish
Not a phrase that you hear very often but make sure you eat plenty of fatty fish. Salmon, herring and mackerel are all examples of fish that are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are linked to hair growth. Here’s why:
Omega acids are great for your skin. They help to encourage hydration and provide oils to the scalp which help to keep them healthy and strong. Plus, we can’t produce them ourselves, so we need to rely on foods like our fishy friends to get a healthy intake.
Avocados
Avocados have been the superfood choice for years now and your hair is no exception. This green fleshy fruit is rich in Vitamin E (one large avocado provides more than 25% of your daily needs). This is great because:
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps to protect against stress on your hair from free radicals. It also helps to protect our hair against sun damage.
If you want to keep your hair in tip-top condition, it’s vital that you are proactive with your diet. What we eat fuels our bodies with all the minerals and vitamins we need for growth and repair. Make sure you take on at least a few of these foods and you’ll be giving your hair the best chance of being strong and healthy.
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