Your hair is a big definition of who you are as a person. It frames your face and portrays the inner you when you try to showcase yourself by either styling it in different ways or colouring it. A lot of factors including the kind of water, shampoo, and food you use & eat matter when it comes to hair health.
When the body does not receive enough nutrients, the person starts to shed more hair than normal resulting in hair fall. While 50-100 strands of hair fall are normal & very common, however shedding more hair can be a sign of something more serious which might require you to take additional supplements to ensure good hair health. Biotin, Vitamin C, Omega-3, Vitamin D, Zinc, Iron are some of the most important vitamins along with a protein-rich diet when it comes to your hair.
Here are some of the most important foods:-
1. Eggs
Eggs can be used both internally & externally i.e. one can either consume them by eating or use them to make a hair pack. Applying egg yolk to your scalp can infuse the root of your hair with vitamins. This will ultimately make the new hair stronger and less prone to shedding & breakage. Eggs are a great source of protein & biotin, both of which are essential for hair growth & health.
2. Spinach
Rich in three of the most important hair care vitamins, iron, vitamin A & C, spinach is one of the best items you can include in your diet. One can either consume it in the form of soup, a smoothie, salad, or make a basic dish with it. Just like eggs, spinach can be applied directly to your scalp as well by grinding & mixing it with some olive oil for easy application.
3. Fish
Omega-3 provides required proteins and nutrients to hair follicles and skin and enables the prevention of hair follicle inflammation, which is a known factor to trigger hair loss. Omega-3 can promote circulation in the scalp thereby fastening hair growth. Fatty fishes like Mackerel, Salmon are some of the best sources of Omega-3 acids as well as protein.
4. Sweet Potato
Sweet Potatoes are a great source of beta-carotene. The body converts this into Vitamin A, which is important for hair growth and skin health. They are also a rich source of iron, copper, potassium & magnesium which contribute to preventing hair from thinning and give it the shine it deserves.
5. Nuts
Almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc are all beneficial for your hair due to their zinc & protein content along with omega-3 fatty acids all of which promote hair growth.
They are significant when it comes to good hair & scalp health. However, if consumed in excess, they might reverse their role and actually be the leading cause of hair loss.
These were some of the foods that can potentially help with hair fall and overall hair health. The one good thing about these foods is that they are easily available and can effortlessly be included in one’s daily diet.
