Food for Thought and HAIR...

Hello All!

I hope your week is going well so far...

:-)

I have been reading up on ways to keep and maintain

healthy hair and I wanted to share some of my findings with you.

I found an interesting article on food and hair.

I knew that eating healthy could contribute

healthy hair growth

but I didn't know there were so many different varieties

to choose from.

Here are the top ten foods that I found HERE that your hair will LOVE:

1.Salmon 

Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, this high-quality protein source is also filled with vitamin B-12 and iron.

2. Dark Green Veggies (Spinach, Brocoli, ect)

excellent source of vitamins A and C, which your body needs to produce sebum. The oily substance, secreted by your hair follicles, is the body's natural hair conditioner.

Dark green vegetables also provide iron and calcium.

3. Beans

Legumes like kidney beans and lentils should be an important part of your hair-care diet (it is recommended that 3 or more cups of lentil beans should be eaten a week).Beans provide plentiful protein to promote hair growth, but ample iron, zinc, and biotin. While rare, biotin deficiencies can result in brittle hair.

4. Nuts

Brazil nuts are one of nature's best sources of selenium, an important mineral for the health of your scalp.

Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may help condition your hair. They are also a terrific source of zinc, as are cashews, pecans, and almonds. A zinc deficiency can lead to hair shedding, so make sure nuts are a regular on your healthy hair menu.

5. Poultry

Chickens and turkeys may have feathers, but the high-quality protein they provide will help give you the healthy hair you crave. 

Poultry also provides iron with a high degree of bioavailability, meaning your body can easily reap its benefits.

 6. Eggs

Eggs are one of the best protein sources you can find. 

They also contain biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients.

7. Whole Grains

Whole-wheat bread and fortified whole-grain cereals, for a hair-healthy dose of zinc, iron, and B vitamins.

8. Oysters

The key to their love and hair-boosting abilities is zinc -- a powerful antioxidant.

9. Low-Fat Dairy Products

Low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth. They also contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources.

10. Carrots

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp along with good vision.

(All images were found on Google and the information provided was found on WEB MD)

Want to add to this list? Leave me your fave hair foods below!