LONG, STRONG, SHINY HAIR IS ALMOST EVERYONES DREAM.
Regular oiling and deep conditioning improves texture of hair.
But a good diet ensures healthy hair by providing essential vitamins and minerals . Some nutrients are mandatory in diet for healthy hair.
1. Biotin - it is responsible for hair growth and increasing hair volume. It is also called vitamin B7 or vitamin H . Its deficiency leads to discoloration and thinning of hair. Eat whole grains, egg yolk, soyabean , berries, almonds regularly for biotin.
2. Omega 3 fatty acid- boosts hydration of hair and scalp. Vegetarians can consume avocados, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and flax seeds . Non -vegetarians can opt for oily fish like mackerel, salmon.
3.Protein- hair is largely made of a protein called keratin. So adequate protein consumption is must for strong and healthy hair. Chicken, fish, turkey, eggs and dairy products are protein rich foods. For vegetarians legumes and nuts are excellent sources of proteins .
4. Iron- ensures hair to be healthy by providing it with oxygen. Low levels of iron lead to anemia which further leads to hair loss. Make iron rich foods part of your staple diet for luscious locks. Seafood like clams, chicken, red meat are good sources of iron. Vegetarians can go for spinach, beetroot, apples, soyabean, broccoli.
5.Vitamin A -our scalp produces natural oil called sebum which acts as natural conditioner. Vitamin A is required for adequate sebum production. Consume orange/ yellow colored vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, dark green leafy vegetables and lettuce. These are rich in beta carotene which gets converted to vitamin A in body.
