Effective Foods for Healthy Hair

Posted by Johan on Saturday, December 3, 2011




A balanced diet with mineral like iron, calcium, potassium, selenium, magnesium etc. is perfect natural solution hair loss cause in women, plays important role for healthy hair and scalp, with your external haircare which contains various shampoo, conditioner, keeping the scalp clean etc.

Why protein also important?

Because its crucial for better healthy hair growth, low-quality protein can produce weak and brittle hair, and can eventually result in loss of hair color.

(1) Whole grains have more nutrients per unit than their refined counterparts.

Add to this the large quantities of fiber they have which makes them really good for our digestive system.

They can be easily digested, contain a lot of antioxidants and help keep chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, obesity and constipation at bay.

(2) Vitamin C

Its brimming with collagen, a protein which helps in maintaining hair follicles, blood vessels and scalp.

Fruits like oranges, lemons, pineapple, strawberries, guava etc are great sources of it.

Green leafy vegetables also contain vitamin C and iron which is another great nutrient for healthy hair.

(3) Brown Rice

It is a good source of protein, vitamins and fibre, gives your hair the shine you've always wanted. makes you feel full for longer durations and helps suppress your hunger pangs.

(4) An ½ cup serving of dal can easily offer about 6 gm of protein.

Besides, dals are rich in minerals like potassium and magnesium.

However, you should not solely depend on dal for your daily protein intake.

(5) Calcium is also a key nutrient for maintaining hair health, makes your hair shine and not to forget that it also gives you healthy, stronger bones.

Now a lot of calcium is used up by daily wear and tear and one needs to consume adequate calcium-rich foods to replenish lost calcium.

Dairy products are excellent sources of it.

noreply@blogger.com (Health Conscious) 25 Nov, 2011


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