6 foods you should be eating if you want healthy hair!

6 Secrets for Healthy Hair


Just like skin, the condition of your hair is an outward sign of inside health. The cells that make up each strand of hair require a regular supply of key nutrients.
It is right to say that “A healthy outside starts with healthy inside” When you take a look at your plate and what you are putting in it you can see a strong link between your overall nutrition and the state of your strands. Eat the correct portion of the following to supply your hair with all that it needs to remain shiny, lustrous & strong.

Here are the 6 foods for Healthy, Shiny & Strong Hair:

1.      SPINACH
It is excellent for your health as well as your hair. It contains high amounts of Vitamin A, K, C and B-Complex vitamins. Not only it gives you strength but also is an Anti-ager. For better absorption, consume spinach with any Vitamin C rich food like lemon, citrus fruits etc.

2.      FISH
Fishes that are high in omega-3 fatty acids have amazing hair & beauty benefits. About 3% of the hair shaft is made up of omega-3 fatty acid which makes our hair shiny and thick. The oil from the fish keeps the scalp and hair hydrated. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 but even mackerel & sardine are good options.


3.      GUAVA
A bite of the delicious summer fruit, guava is enough to send you into raptures of delight. But what if I tell you, it is even an excellent source of Vitamin C which prevents your hair from breaking? Yes it is true! One guava has 4 to 5 times more Vitamin C than Oranges.


4.      SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are Good-Mood-Food. It is high in Beta-carotene which protects the hair from getting dry & dull. It is an powerful Anti-oxidant too.
 

5.      ALMONDS
Almonds are protein packed nuts and rich in biotin. Biotin helps the hair grow thicker and longer. It is also high in Vitamin E. Pair the nuts with another biotin-rich ingredients like oats for a healthy breakfast.

6.      AMLA

 Amla can nourish, strengthen and condition your hair. Amla juice is great for cleansing the scalp. It nourishes the scalp and prevents dandruff.




By Dt. Manoli Doshi Mehta 
Contact:  +91 908 230 4353 
Or email: tattvumhealth@gmail.com

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