Increasingly, more and more women are coming to the realization that the best products for enhancing their beauty are not to be found in the cosmetics aisle but in the grocery story. That’s right – a health, balanced diet that is full of nutrients will nourish and beautify your hair, skin and nails from the inside out, in a way that lotions, powders and creams by themselves can never hope to achieve. This particular article deals with foods that can promote the growth of long, strong lovely hair that you will certainly want to show off!
Leafy Green Vegetables
It is hardly surprising that nutrient-packed leafy green vegetables head this list. Spinach, mustard and collard greens, kale, lettuces and chard are all incredibly high in the vitamins and minerals that will not only promote hair growth, but prevent hair thinning and keep your tresses strong.
Other Fruits and Vegetables.
Apart from leafy greens, there are other high-nutrient fruits and vegetables that encourage hair growth through stimulating the hair follicles and keeping the hair roots strong. These include fruits like bananas and papayas and vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots.
Sprouts
Sprouts like the green gram dhal, mung bean, and pea sprouts are all excellent for hair growth as well. To prepare the the green gram dhal sprouts, let them soak in an airtight container of water during morning, then strain out the water and set the container out overnight. By the next morning, they will be ready to eat.
Nuts and Dry Fruits
Dried fruits like dates, figs and prunes as well as nuts like walnuts and almonds are also great if you are growing out your hair, as they are rich in iron and other nutrients. Almonds also will lend shine to your hair if eaten regularly
Fish
Fish like salmon and tuna are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which also help your hair grow both long and strong. If you do not eat fish, other great sources of these fatty acids include flax seeds and walnuts.
Dairy
Dairy products are a major source of both calcium and iron which will give you strong and healthy hair. A diet rich in these nutrients will also help prevent the problem of hair thinning and give your hair extra shine.
Citrus Fruits
The high vitamin C content in citrus fruits helps your body to absorb iron better, so that when you eat iron rich foods, you will make better use of that iron and long, strong hair will result.
Soy Products
Soy beans and their products like soy milk and tofu are a perfect choice if you are wanting a protein rich, plant-based diet that will promote the growth and strength of your hair even if you are vegetarian or vegan.
Beef
If you are a meat eater, then beef is a wonderful source of both iron and protein to add to your diet to strengthen your hair and promote its growth. It is also a good source of zinc and Vitamin B.
Shrimp
Yet another good source of protein, shrimp s also rich in zinc, iron and Vitamin B as well.
Add these foods to your diet if you are able. You will be amazed at how well they promote long, strong healthy tresses!
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