Healthy Foods For Faster Hair Growth

By Vijayalakshmi

Every one dreams of have a long and lustrous hair. Hair as we know defines the beauty of a person. However, every day stress and unhealthy lifestyle has not only taken toll on our health, but has also caused a major drawback on our skin and hair. Meanwhile, even our genetics and age is blamed for the poor hair growth. At the same time the environmental factors play a major role in determining the condition of our hair.

Everybody wants to have long and strong hair. To increase hair growth, we end up spending a good fortune on the chemical products but with no avail. In the meantime, it is important for us to know that hair is generally made up of proteins and in order to make our hair thick, long and strong, a protein diet is essential for helping it grow healthy. Apart from proteins, other essential nutrients are also necessary to increase hair growth. Nutrients and minerals like Vitamin A and B rich foods, zinc and essential fatty acids if taken daily will help the hair grow faster.

Here are some of the healthy foods that helps increase hair growth:

Fish

Fish

Having fish is a key to have a long and strong hair. This healthy food is rich in protein and Vitamin D. Fish also contains omega-3 fatty acids that keeps your scalp and hair hydrated. Fish like salmon, herring are considered to be the best types of fish to boost hair growth.

Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds, especially almonds and walnuts are said to have a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids. They are also said to be rich in Vitamin E, which helps protect your hair cells from damage. Walnuts especially have copper, a mineral that helps keep your natural hair colour rich and lustrous.

Oysters

Oysters

Oysters are a rich source of zinc. This is an essential nutrient that is found mainly in healthy foods like oysters, eggs and beef. Less amount of zinc leads to hair loss. Hence, adding oysters will definitely makes your hair grow faster and longer.

Potatoes

Potatoes

Vitamin A rich foods like potatoes, carrots, mangoes and pumpkins are a good for the hair. This is known to produce the oils that sustain your scalp.

Eggs

Eggs

Eggs are known to be the most beneficial food for the overall health of our body. Eggs are known to have all the essential nutrients like protein, zinc, and iron. Another important aspect is that iron is good for hair as it keeps it strong and prevents hair fall.

Green leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables like spinach and curry leaves are totally rich in iron. The essential nutrients like iron, beta carotene, folate, and Vitamin C in spinach and curry leaves help keep hair follicles healthy
with natural oils present in these nutrition. .

Soy beans and kidney beans

Soy beans and kidney beans

They might be avoided due to the gastric problems, but these beans are abundant in protein, iron, zinc, and biotin. Have these foods to have healthy and strong hair.

Dairy products

Dairy products

Many of us panic to have this in our daily diet for its fat content. But in order to get strong and long hair, add this healthy foods in your diet. Dairy products contain Vitamin B5, Vitamin D and high amount of calcium.

Berries

Berries

Berries are known to be rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of the bets nutrients that is best for hair and skin. Vitamin C helps in providing strength to your hair and prevents hair fall.

Chicken

Chicken

Foods rich in protein acts like a building block for both hair and skin cells. Including chicken in your daily diet helps maintain a healthy and strong hair as it contains high amount of protein and zinc.

Story first published: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 12:41 [IST]
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