Healthy Food for Healthy Hair!

The health of your hair not only depends on what you put on it, but also what you put into your body!

The cells and processes that support strong, vibrant hair depend on a balanced, protein-rich, nutritional diet that helps to fortify the hair follicle.

Although there are many factors that may affect the condition of your locks, food is definitely a priority and a main point of focus! Give your hair the TLC it needs by eating these nutritious foods!

Salmon

Besides being rich in protein and vitamin D, Salmon also contains Omega-3 fatty acids which the body cannot produce, and are essential for your body to grow hair. Omega-3 not only helps your hair, it is a superstar when it comes to your skin! While the vitamin D keeps your bones and teeth strong too!

Walnuts

Another holder of the amazing omega-3 fatty acids, they also contain biotin and vitamin E. These help to protect your cells from DNA damage, and reduce hair loss! The small amounts of the copper found in walnuts, is the perfect mineral that helps keep your natural hair colour rich and luscious!

Oysters

I know… Oysters are not everyone’s cup of tea, but with the amount of protein and zinc within them – they can have a huge impact on hair health! Not only does zinc reduce hair loss, it also adds moisture to the scalp – reducing the chances of dryness and flaking! Without enough protein, your body is unable to reproduce the hair that naturally sheds, or it will produce dry, brittle or weak strands. If you don’t like oysters, get your zinc fill from nuts, beef or eggs!

Sweet Potatoes

A super food packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps fight ageing! The beta-carotene is turned into vitamin A, which is essential for all cells in the body to function! Vitamin A also protects the scalp oils, maintaining moisture and reducing the chances of a dry, dandruff producing scalp! Of course if you aren’t a fan of this super food, this antioxidant can also be found in carrots, pumpkin, mangoes and apricots!

 

Eggs

An amazing protein source that is loaded with the minerals zinc, selenium, sulfur and iron! Iron is crucial as it helps cells carry oxygen to the hair follicles. Low iron is a major cause of hair loss – particularly in women! So make sure you eat your eggs for the iron enrichment you need!

Spinach

This leafy green vegetable is rich in nutrients and antioxidants! The iron, beta-carotene, folate and vitamin C all help maintain scalp oils circulating and keep the hair follicles healthy! It is also loaded with lutein, Vitamin B, C & E, potassium, calcium, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids which can all have wondrous effects on the body! No wonder Pop-eye loved spinach so much!

Lentils

These legumes are a great staple for vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters, and contain lots of protein, iron, zinc and biotin!

Greek yogurt

Not only enriched in protein, but also filled with vitamin B & D– which are all important for hair follicle health!

 

Blueberries

An amazing nutrient-filled superhero enriched with vitamin C! Vitamin C supports the small blood vessels that feed the follicles and is crucial for scalp circulation, while reducing hair breakage! The antioxidants in blueberries also protect you from premature aging! What a bonus!

Poultry

An extraordinary protein choice, as well as zinc, iron and B vitamins that help to keep strands strong. Since hair is almost all protein, eating protein-rich food is essential to form the building blocks of hair!

So there it is! A simple list of food that can be easily incorporated into your everyday life to ensure that you are getting the protein, nutrients and antioxidants required for the luscious, locks you have always dreamed of! Don’t forget to embrace great hair products as well, of course these also have a huge impact on your hair health!

Yours in beautiful hair xx