Foods For Healthy Hair To Include In A Healthy Diet

Foods for healthy hair should have a high amount of protein and vitamins, as these are the building blocks of hair. Growing healthy hair depends as much on proper diet and nutrition as it does on the products you use. As your hair grows by about a quarter to half an inch every month, it needs continuous nourishment. Attention to nutrition for healthy hair is particularly important in people on a weight loss diet, as this may omit essential nutrients leaving you with dull looking hair.

A Healthy Hair Diet

So what does one need to include in a healthy hair diet? The important minerals and vitamins for healthy hair that you need are zinc, clacium, vitamins A, B and C. You also need to eat high protein foods. Here is a list of foods that are essential for healthy hair follicles, a healthy scalp, the natural production of sebum, and growth and strength of your hair.

Food	Properties
Seafood - salmon, oily fish (or flaxeed oil)	Omega 3 oils, protein, vitamin B12
Dark green vegetables - broccoli, spinach and swiss chard	Vitamins A and C
Beans and Lentils	Protein, zinc and biotin
Nuts - brazil nuts, and walnuts	Protein, zinc, selenium, alpha linoleic acid
Meat, poutry	Protein, iron, zinc Vitamin B
Eggs	Protein, biotin and vitamin B12
Whole grains	Zinc, iron and B vitamins.
Low Fat Dairy Products	Calcium and the two proteins, whey and casein.
Carrots	Vitamin A
Brown short grain rice	Vitamin B, fiber and complex carbohydrates

In summary, making a change in your diet and including foods for healthy hair will improve the appearance of your hair.

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