There are no shortcut to growing luscious, long hair. Your general health and wellbeing affect your rate of hair growth. You can encourage your hair growth by maintaining healthy hair through a good diet and proper hair care.
For healthy hair, eat healthy diet, abolish junk and processed foods, aerated drinks, smoking and drinking, it will do your body and scalp good. Healthy diets for healthy hair includes: diet rich in protein, vital vitamins and minerals, food high in iron, zinc, copper, selenium and magnesium, and also food rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Below are some lists of food you can eat for healthy long hair.
1. Protein rich foods- soybeans, eggs, chicken and kidney beans are the richest source of protein of hair. It is essential to take protein rich foods to maintain hair growth since our hair consist of a protein called ‘keratin’.
2. Foods that contain vitamin A- carrots, mango and pawpaw are fruits rich in vitamin A. they promote hair growth when taken in the right quantities, too much of it can cause hair loss.
3. Vitamin B rich foods- oatmeal, beans, chicken, potato and banana are rich in vitamin B. vitamin B is responsible for the production of haemoglobin in the blood, which improves blood circulation ultimately leading to a strong, healthy hair.
4. Vitamin C rich foods- mostly citrus fruits like orange, grape, lemon, guava etc. They help in collagen production thereby promoting hair growth.
5. Foods rich with vitamin E- cereals, soybean oil, and sunflower oil contain good amount of vitamin E. The scalp capillary function is stimulated by the intake of vitamin E in your diet. It plays a vital role in improving blood circulation to the scalp.
6. Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acid- tuna, salmon and sardines are rich source of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 is one of the essential fatty acids our hair needs to be healthy. Walnuts, almond nuts, flaxseed, canola oil, shrimps, lobster and crab are also sources of omega 3. It promotes the production action of hormones that affect the health, tone, sheen and integrity of your hair. Also the source of the body’s natural lubricant for the scalp and big contributor to the sebaceous gland responsible for feeding hair follicles.
7. Food rich in minerals like iron (green vegetables), zinc, selenium, magnesium and copper are also good for your hair health or better still, get a supplement that contain all these minerals.
Alternative to diet is herbal supplements. They are as follows:
1. Aloe- it is excellent in the promotion of hair growth. It helps by stimulating blood circulation along the scalp. Adding pure aloe vera gel to the scalp on a regular basis will help. Mixing with coconut milk is a great hair growth remedy.
2. Ginkgo biloba- it increases blood flow to the brain and also correct deficiency that is present in the hair.
3. Ginseng- it is a popular Chinese herb that helps to stimulate hair growth. It is also known as hair tonic.
4. Evening Primrose Oil- it also stimulate hair growth.
Others includes biotin, folic acid, green tea etc. you can always get all these supplements from the nearest pharmacy store close to you.
Better looking hair can start at your next meal. Just like every other part of your body, the cells and processes that support strong, vibrant and healthy hair depend on a balanced diet. Take balanced diet and get the desire supplements your hair needs to grow healthy.
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