Curly Hair Tip: Eat Healthy to Grow Healthy Hair
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Curly Hair Tip: Eat Healthy to Grow Healthy Hair
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Curly Hair Tip: Eat Healthy to Grow Healthy Hair
High Sources of Protein
The essential omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B12, and iron, found in fish sources, prevent a dry scalp and dull hair color.
Dark green vegetables contain high amounts of vitamins A and C, which help with production of sebum (natural oil produced by the body) and provide a natural hair conditioner.
Legumes provide protein to promote hair growth and also contain iron, zinc, and biotin. A deficiency in biotin intake can cause brittle hair and can lead to hair loss. In order to avoid a deficiency, individuals can find sources of biotin in cereal-grain products, liver, egg yolk, soy flour, and yeast.
Nuts
Nuts contain high sources of selenium and therefore are important for a healthy scalp. Alpha-linoleic acid and zinc are also found in some nuts and help condition the hair and prevent hair shedding that can be caused by a lack of zinc.
Protein deficiencies or low-quality protein can produce weak and brittle hair, and can eventually result in loss of hair color.
Low-fat dairy products are good sources of calcium, a key component for hair growth.
A balanced diet is extremely necessary for a healthy scalp and furthermore healthy hair.
Curly Hair Tip: Eat Healthy to Grow Healthy Hair
High Sources of Protein
The essential omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B12, and iron, found in fish sources, prevent a dry scalp and dull hair color.
Dark green vegetables contain high amounts of vitamins A and C, which help with production of sebum (natural oil produced by the body) and provide a natural hair conditioner.
Legumes provide protein to promote hair growth and also contain iron, zinc, and biotin. A deficiency in biotin intake can cause brittle hair and can lead to hair loss. In order to avoid a deficiency, individuals can find sources of biotin in cereal-grain products, liver, egg yolk, soy flour, and yeast.
Nuts
Nuts contain high sources of selenium and therefore are important for a healthy scalp. Alpha-linoleic acid and zinc are also found in some nuts and help condition the hair and prevent hair shedding that can be caused by a lack of zinc.
Protein deficiencies or low-quality protein can produce weak and brittle hair, and can eventually result in loss of hair color.
Low-fat dairy products are good sources of calcium, a key component for hair growth.
A balanced diet is extremely necessary for a healthy scalp and furthermore healthy hair.
Re: Curly Hair Tip: Eat Healthy to Grow Healthy Hair
I'm a vegetarian so I eat fruits, veggies, and nuts for just about every meal.
I guess thats why my hair has flourished.
I guess thats why my hair has flourished.
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Re: Curly Hair Tip: Eat Healthy to Grow Healthy Hair
yeah my godsis is a vegan and her hair has never been longer (it doesn't hurt that her hair is loc'd).NYCnatural wrote:I'm a vegetarian so I eat fruits, veggies, and nuts for just about every meal.
I guess thats why my hair has flourished.
Re: Curly Hair Tip: Eat Healthy to Grow Healthy Hair
@NYCnatural and @Jah - I went vegetarian for a year (during my relaxed days) and I lost a lot of weight. I wore weaves then so I have no idea how it effected my hair.
As far as eating healthy goes, I'm always dieting so eating heathy is on my mind all day.
As far as eating healthy goes, I'm always dieting so eating heathy is on my mind all day.
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