The health of our hair is directly related to your diet and there are recommended foods to help keep your hair health and strong. You could spend years researching and reading reports on this but here are the top foods that are universally recognised to be good for your hair.
1. Salmon is high in proteins and Vitamin D which both help to keep your hair strong. It also contains Omega 3 which is know to stimulate new growth
2. The humble carrot is packed with vitamins including A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C and E. It also helps to remove toxins from the body which can damage hair.
3. Oyster aren't just an aphrodisiac, they are high in the protein your hair needs and also high in Zinc which is very good for the scalp.
4. Eggs are also high in protein and vitamins A, D, E, B2, B6, B9, iron and calcium. Iron keeps the hair strong and Calcium actually promotes new hair growth.
5. Nuts are a great source of Vitamin E and Biotin. Vitamin E protects hair from damage by keeping it flexible and Biotin prevents hair loss.
6. Any dark green vegetables are great as they contain vitamin C for healthy hair, calcium and iron, to help prevent hair loss, folic acid, potassium and magnesium . Folic acid is very beneficial as it actually helps renew cells that grow hair. They are also a good source of fibre that helps reduce hair damaging toxins in the body.
7. The high Calcium in milk is essential for healthy hair and it prevents hair damage. It also contains Biotin which we know keeps the hair flexible.
8. Beans are high in fibre and a great source of the protein your hair requires
9. Green Tea has about 100 benefits for your hair! This includes, but is not an exhaustive list, vitamin C, E, and panthenol, which will moisturize the hair and scalp, helps prevent hair loss, while protecting your hair against UV radiation.
10. Shea butter, which I had never heard of, contains rich vitamins and minerals, absorbs into your hair very easily, helps the restoration of hair and scalp, and keeps hair flexible and healthy. Argan oil, on the other hand, is great for when you need to rid of frizzy or brittle hair, and when you like to keep hair silky and smooth