The Healthy Hair Menu
Next time you start to blame the weather (or your new hairstylist) for your drab hair style, you should know there is another factor that could be bringing down your ‘do. The same way that diet affects the rest of the body, it also affects the condition of your hair. Here are some helpful tips on what foods you can add to your diet to improve the health of your hair!
For Damaged Hair
For more luscious locks, add protein and dark green veggies to your diet. This will improve the condition of the hair and give it an overall healthier look. Calcium found in low fat dairy products is also vital for healthy hair growth.
Foods to Try: Beans, Eggs, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese
For Out of Control Dandruff
To get rid of embarrassing dandruff, eat more Zinc! Eating foods containing Zinc will help repair damaged hair and also reduce dandruff.
Foods to Try: Whole Grain Bread, Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal, Oysters (also an aphrodisiac!)
For a Dry Scalp
If you have a dry scalp, increase your intake of Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin A which both act as a natural conditioner for the scalp.
Foods to Try: Walnuts, Salmon, Grape Fruit, Carrots
For Dry & Brittle Hair
Brittle hair can be the result of a diet low in Omega-3 fatty acids, Zinc, Vitamins A and E, and Biotin which protects the follicle against dryness, graying, and breakage.
Foods to Try: Nuts, Green Leafy Vegetables, Cod, Avocado
For Oily Hair
Vitamins A and C help your body to create Sebum - a natural moisturizer that will help regulate natural oils and keep your hair hydrated. Eliminate foods with saturated oils and be sure to include more raw foods in your diet.
Foods to Try: Raw Sushi, Oranges, Strawberries, Raw Broccoli
For Preventing Hair Loss
The mineral, Silica, is believed to slow down hair loss and possibly prevent it.
Foods to Try: Peppers, Potatoes, and Sprouts
For Dull Hair
An Omega-6 fatty acid, GLA, promotes healthy hair growth and nourishes hair strands giving your mane a natural shine. Copper can also help prevent the loss of hair pigmentation.
Foods to Try: Lean Meats, Cold Water Fish, Wheatgrass and Algae, Sesame Seeds, Nuts, Mushrooms
NOT on the Menu:
Alcohol, Coffee, Black Tea, and Sugar
Stay away from these foods! These substances can prevent the absorption of vitamins and minerals needed to maintain beautiful, healthy hair!
Keep in mind that dietary changes only affect new hair growth - it will take a few months before you will notice improvements in your hair’s condition! Combining the proper diet with daily moisturizing shampoo and conditioning treatments will lead to optimal results!
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