"Mane" Power : Foods For Healthy Hair

You’ve switched to an expensive, organic, chemical-free shampoo (yes, because those are the prerequisites). Started oiling your hair twice a week, like your mother has been advising you to do for years now. Various haircuts and a significant amount of stinky DIYs later, there’s still not much of an improvement? 

Well, the problem here is more than just skin-deep, quite literally. Various other factors come into play when it comes to healthy hair. Genetics, age, hormones, personal hygiene, nutritional deficiencies and more. Some of these you can control, others you can’t.

Mindful eating is one of the few things you can do, to control your hair’s appearance. It’s better than spending a tonne of money on hair-conditioning treatments at the salon, and gives you long-term results. 

Green Leafy Vegetables : These are packed with folate, iron, and vitamins A, C and protein which promote hair growth. A deficiency in these nutrients may result in hair loss
 

Nuts : Nuts (especially almonds and walnuts) are easily available and convenient. They’re also loaded with nutrients like vitamin E, B, zinc and essential fatty acids, all of which stimulate hair growth and are linked to many other health benefits.
 

Berries : Strawberries, blueberries, cranberries and blackberries are all loaded with vitamins and compounds beneficial for hair and the entire body. Especially vitamin C aids in collagen production and iron absorption. 
 

Seeds : Seeds provide a huge amount of nutrients with a very low-calorie count. What’s more is that flax seeds and chia seeds provide omega 3 fatty acid along with vitamin E. Both of which play a significant role in hair growth.

• Cruciferous Vegetables : Vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower are rich in folate which encourage cell growth.
• Greek Yogurt : High in protein : the building blocks of your locks. It also contains Vitamin B5 which increases blood flow in your scalp, thus stimulating hair growth.
   
• Sweet Potatoes : They contain an abundance of vitamin A which helps in production of sebum and promotes growth of hair
   
• Oats : They are rich in iron, fiber, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and fatty acids, which stimulate hair growth, making it thick and healthy.

• Orange Fruits & Vegetables : Carrots, papaya, oranges and tangerines contain tonnes of vitamin A and C both are essential for hair growth.
   
• Bell Peppers : These are packed with vitamin C and fiber which prevent dryness and splitting of hair.
   
• Lentils & Legumes : These are saturated with hair-improving vitamins and minerals, specifically biotin which increases hair volume and thickness 

What you eat plays a vital role in the health of your hair. A lack of proper nutrition could be the reason behind your hair thinning, dullness or hair loss. Fortunately, it can be corrected with the help of the aforementioned foods.