Foods That Ehance Hair Growth

Want healthier hair? Try these food items

Believe it or not hair is much more affected by what you put in your body than by what you put on your strands.

Salmon

Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, can help balance the oils in your scalp, reducing flakiness and itching. Don’t like salmon? You can also get a hefty dose of omega-3s from other oily fish, such as sardines, trout and mackerel. Vegetarian? Ground flax, chia, and hemp seeds, are also an amazing source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Spinach

Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A, which is needed for sebum production. Sebum is an oily substance that’s secreted by our follicles and pores and helps lubricate our scalp and skin. It’s basically our hair’s natural moisturizer, and you can get it from spinach and other dark leafy greens like collards and chard.

Eggs

Eggs are a great source of biotin, a part of the B-complex family of vitamins, which dermatologists recommend to help reduce hair shedding and promote hair growth. Don’t like eggs? Other high-biotin foods include peanuts, almonds, sweet potatoes, salmon, strawberries and avocados.

Shrimp

A great source of protein and vitamin D, it’s also high in B vitamins and iron. Studies have linked vitamin D3 deficiency to hair loss as well as the lack protein. Shrimp also has zinc, a mineral that helps support hair growth and is also found in oysters.

Greek Yogurt

loaded with protein, greek yougurt also helps promote the formation of keritain. Which is a protein found in your hair. It’s also high in vitamin D, which is essential for hair follicle health.

Chickpeas

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a great source of iron, an essential mineral in hair growth. Studies show that low iron intake can be associated with a progression of hair loss. And low iron can lead to iron-related anemia, which can have a huge impact on your hair quality. Load up on the nutty-flavored legumes with hummus dip or by adding them to homemade soups and stews.

Brazil Nuts

These nuts are a great source of selenium, a mineral that can promote healthy hair growth and prevent hair loss. (Too much selenium, however, can have the opposite effect, so limit yourself to a maximum of one to two of these larger nuts a day.) Your hair will also be happy if you get sufficient amounts of vitamin B, which can be found in Brazils and other nuts, such as almonds and walnuts.

What’s good for your body is generally good for your hair. So eat a well-balanced diet with lots of colorful veggies and lean proteins.