Your Day To Day Nutrition For Healthy Hair

Nutrition

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By Anjana Ns

Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 17:05

It is just not enough if you simply oil, massage, apply nourishing products to get a great hair, you need to eat good food that strengthens hair from within (the roots) and maintain it without much effort. Take a look at the list of nutrition to take in your day to day diet, to obtain the shiny, thick and bouncy hair.

A balanced diet for a healthy lifestyle. It doesn't really matter if you have a short hair or a lengthy hair, the diet takes care of the internal nourishment and provides vitamins and protein as and when needed to the hair.

Nutrition For A Healthy Hair - Food stuffs that are high in protein and vitamins should be a part of your day to day diet plan if you want your hair to grow thick, black and strong.

Protein Rich Food – Eggs, fish, milk, lean meat, soya, nuts, beans, tofu, yogurt and beans are the main diet foods for great hair. The amino acids in these natural food supplements repair hair growth and the central component of the strands. The fatty acids in the protein rich foods bring shine and strength to hair.

Vitamin Rich Food – Vitamin B6 is a much needed nutrient for hair growth. The folate, biotin and inositol boost growth and enrich the lifeless hair. Vitamin B rich cauliflower, spinach, whole grains, cod and salmon, berries, citrus fruits, mustard, vegetable oil, brown rice and cereals, if taken in considerable amounts will result in healthy hair.

Antioxidants are another much needed nutrients to the hair. The free radicals protect hair from aging and damaging. Many E rich food stuffs like eggs, milk, almonds, asparagus, avocados, whole grains and vegetable oil, all act like a protective barrier to hair and prevent chemicals, ultra-violet rays and other harmful effects.

Fatty Acids – This also forms an essential nutrition for a strong and healthy hair. The oil and dairy products we eat, lubricate the hair from roots and avoid breakage. It also nourishes scalp by avoiding dryness and reduce dandruff. Oil also helps in maintaining colour of the hair.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.