6 Superfoods For Lustrous Hair
January 17, 2009 by Lleonn
Filed under Beauty Foods And Supplements, hair care
Using good hair care products alone is not enough to achieve healthy hair, your hair needs to be fed from within. You are what you eat so why not eat healthy foods to get a lustrous hair you have always craved for. These 6 superfoods are not only healthy for your body but can also give you healthy and lustrous locks.
1. Yogurt- Yogurt is loaded with probiotics(healthy bacteria or live active cultures that are good for your immune system). Yogurt is rich in Proteins, Calcium, B Vitamins and Minerals and it restores moisture and strength of your hair. Do not go for flavored ones, instead go for fat free or low fat yogurt with live cultures, Dannon’s activia could be the best bet.
2. Salmon- Salmon is rich in Zinc and Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids that are required for a healthy skin and healthy hair. Essential fatty acids can help with hair growth and also reduce hairfall. Salmon is also rich in Niacin(VitaminB3) which increases scalp circulation and heals and nourish your hair. If you don’t like to eat salmon you could go for Fish Oil Supplement.
3. Egg Yolk- Egg Yolk which is rich in Biotin(Vitamin B7), Pantethonic Acid(Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine(Vitamin B6) ,Cobalamin(Vitamin B12) and Vitamin A is the perfect nutrition for your hair. It moisturizes dry hair and strengthens brittle hair.
4. Almond- Almond is rich in Essential Fatty Acids and Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E. Eating almonds everyday can add moisture to your hair and make your hair strong.
5.Carrot- Carrot is a rich source of Vitamin A and Vitamin A is responsible for secretion of sebum in scalp which makes your hair shine.
6. Spinach- Spinach is rich in Vitamin C, Iron and Folic acid that help prevent hairloss and gives you healthy hair.
B Vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Folic Acid and Protein must be present in your food if you are looking for a healthy hair and these 6 superfoods are a healthy combination of all of these Vitamins and Minerals that are required for a Soft, Shiny and Healthy Hair. You can also go for a Vitamin B Complex Supplement With Folic Acid and Vitamin C to get healthy hair if you are not able to include these foods in your daily diet.
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Water also important for skin and hair. Water makes up one – fourth of the weight of a strand of hair. moisture makes the hair supple. So be sure to get plenty of fluids.
Great tips! It’s so important to nourish yourself from the inside out!