9 BEST FOODS TO EAT FOR LONG AND HEALTHY HAIR

1. Eggs

• If you’ve heard of biotin supplements for hair growth, eggs have a good amount of natural biotin!
• Biotin is essential for production of keratin – the hair protein!
• Protein is another ingredient important for hair health and eggs provide a lot per gram
• Eggs also contain nutrients that your hair needs such as zinc and selenium

2. Spinach

• Spinach is loaded with minerals and sometimes a mineral deficiency is what causes hair loss
• Folate, Iron, and Vitamins A and C will promote hair growth
• Spinach contains sebum, which acts as a natural conditioner for hair
• Omega-3 acids will keep your hair shiny and in tact

3. Salmon

• Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient that the body can not make on its own!
• Anti-inflammatory effects to keep you healthy
• Omega-3 and omega-6 helps decrease hair loss and increase hair growth
• The protein and Vitamin D3 will love your hair

4. Avocados

• You might notice a theme of healthy fats here!
• Vitamin E is a nutrient that neutralizes free radicals and also protects your skin and scalp. Healthy hair follicles means healthy hair!
• If you’re deficient in the fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 that are provided in avocados, you may be at risk for hair loss.

5. Cinnamon

• Cinnamon helps to improve your blood circulation to bring more oxygen and nourishment to your brain and hair follicles
• An easy ingredient to add to toast, coffee, oatmeal, etc to promote hair growth slow and steady

6. Berries

• …and other fruits! Vitamin C has been linked to an increased growth in women with thinning hair
• The antioxidants in berries will help protect hair follicles from harmful molecules and oxidative stress
• Try fruits that are high in the vitamin such as guava and Vitamin C

7. Nuts

• Another great source of Vitamin E – one ounce satisfies 37% of your daily need!
• Also a great source of those essential fatty acids which are absolutely necessary for hair growth and maintenance
• Nuts can reduce inflammation that may be causing hair loss

8. Oysters

• One of the best sources of zinc, a nutrient that supports the growth as well as the repair of hair
• Taking zinc supplements can help reverse hair loss, but oysters have  a variety of health benefits as well

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9. Soybeans

• Spermidine, a compound in soybeans, is associated with hair growth
• Helps increase the amount of time the hair follicle is in its best stage, the anagen stage
• Also a great source of iron which many women are deficient in and is likely the reason for hair loss