Welcome to Part 2 of the Series, "Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair". Let's get right to it....
Human hair grows about 1/4 to 1/2 inch every month, and the foundation of all of our new hair, skin, and nail growth are the nutrients we eat. If you eat a healthy diet, you will grow stronger and healthier cells throughout your entire body -- inside and out.If you were born with fine, thin hair, you'll never have rope-thick tresses (no matter what you eat), but a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of growth-promoting protein and iron can make a difference.
Again, beware of dietary supplements often marketed to thicken hair or make it grow faster. They may backfire.
6) Eggs. When it comes to healthy hair, it doesn't matter whether you like your eggs scrambled, fried, or over easy. However they're served up, eggs are one of the best protein sources you can find. They also contain biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients.
7) Whole Grains. Sink your teeth into hearty whole grains, including whole-wheat bread and fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals, for a hair-healthy dose of zinc, iron, and B vitamins. A whole-grain snack can also be a great go-to food when your energy is zapped halfway through the afternoon, and you've still got hours to go before dinner.
8) 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. If oysters don't make a regular appearance on your dinner plate, don't despair. In addition to getting it from whole grains and nuts, you can also get zinc from beef and lamb.
9) Low-Fat Dairy Products. Low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth. They also contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources. For some healthy hair foods "to-go," try throwing a yogurt or cottage cheese cup in your bag when you head out in the morning to snack on later in the day. You can even boost their hair benefits by stirring in a couple of tablespoons of ground flaxseeds or walnuts for omega-3 fatty acids and zinc. And don't sleep on the best tasting yogurt (no matter what brand): Greek Yogurt.
10) Carrots. OK...I hate the taste of carrots, but love me some fresh-squeezed carrot juice. (Go figure!) Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp along with good vision. Since a healthy scalp is essential for a shiny, well-conditioned head of hair, you'd be wise to include carrots in your diet as snacks or toppings on your salad. I'll stick with the fresh squeezed juice of the carrot...yum!
When it comes to foods for healthy hair and beauty, variety is the best way to go because an overall balanced diet of lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish like salmon and low-fat dairy will help keep hair healthy.
If you're ever tempted to drop pounds fast with the latest fad diet, it could leave you with less-than-healthy hair -- along with a growling stomach. Low-calorie diets are often low in some of the most important nutrients for healthy hair, including omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamin A. In addition to stunting hair growth and leading to dullness, super-low calorie plans may even cause hair loss, because crash diets can affect the hair cycle. Losing a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time can affect that normal hair rhythm. It may take 2 or 3 months, but you'll notice a significant increase in shedding. Don't worry, tho...it's a temporary problem that you can recover from with a well-rounded diet that incorporates (at least some of) the top 10 foods for healthy hair!
Human hair grows about 1/4 to 1/2 inch every month, and the foundation of all of our new hair, skin, and nail growth are the nutrients we eat. If you eat a healthy diet, you will grow stronger and healthier cells throughout your entire body -- inside and out.If you were born with fine, thin hair, you'll never have rope-thick tresses (no matter what you eat), but a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of growth-promoting protein and iron can make a difference.
Again, beware of dietary supplements often marketed to thicken hair or make it grow faster. They may backfire.
6) Eggs. When it comes to healthy hair, it doesn't matter whether you like your eggs scrambled, fried, or over easy. However they're served up, eggs are one of the best protein sources you can find. They also contain biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients.
7) Whole Grains. Sink your teeth into hearty whole grains, including whole-wheat bread and fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals, for a hair-healthy dose of zinc, iron, and B vitamins. A whole-grain snack can also be a great go-to food when your energy is zapped halfway through the afternoon, and you've still got hours to go before dinner.
8) 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. If oysters don't make a regular appearance on your dinner plate, don't despair. In addition to getting it from whole grains and nuts, you can also get zinc from beef and lamb.
9) Low-Fat Dairy Products. Low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth. They also contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources. For some healthy hair foods "to-go," try throwing a yogurt or cottage cheese cup in your bag when you head out in the morning to snack on later in the day. You can even boost their hair benefits by stirring in a couple of tablespoons of ground flaxseeds or walnuts for omega-3 fatty acids and zinc. And don't sleep on the best tasting yogurt (no matter what brand): Greek Yogurt.
10) Carrots. OK...I hate the taste of carrots, but love me some fresh-squeezed carrot juice. (Go figure!) Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp along with good vision. Since a healthy scalp is essential for a shiny, well-conditioned head of hair, you'd be wise to include carrots in your diet as snacks or toppings on your salad. I'll stick with the fresh squeezed juice of the carrot...yum!
When it comes to foods for healthy hair and beauty, variety is the best way to go because an overall balanced diet of lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish like salmon and low-fat dairy will help keep hair healthy.
If you're ever tempted to drop pounds fast with the latest fad diet, it could leave you with less-than-healthy hair -- along with a growling stomach. Low-calorie diets are often low in some of the most important nutrients for healthy hair, including omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamin A. In addition to stunting hair growth and leading to dullness, super-low calorie plans may even cause hair loss, because crash diets can affect the hair cycle. Losing a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time can affect that normal hair rhythm. It may take 2 or 3 months, but you'll notice a significant increase in shedding. Don't worry, tho...it's a temporary problem that you can recover from with a well-rounded diet that incorporates (at least some of) the top 10 foods for healthy hair!
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