Foods to eat for luscious hair

There are many factors that affect our hair including hormonal imbalances, thyroid imbalance, nutrient deficiencies and insufficient scalp circulation. The good news is that there are so many foods that offer vitamins and minerals that support healthy hair!

 
Here are the top 11 foods and natural remedies that can help boost healthy hair growth.

  1. Get Enough Essential Fatty Acids

Essential fatty acids are specific fats that are critical to the proper function of your body. Your body is not able to produce these fatty acids on its own, so it is necessary that you eat foods containing them.

Essential fatty acids from walnuts, flaxseeds, fish and avocado are great foods to eat for healthy hair.

  1. Ramp Up Collagen Production With Vitamin C

Collagen surrounds the hair strands but as we age collagen breaks down, causing hair to be more vulnerable to breaking.  The best way to boost collagen is by getting more vitamin C.

Foods high in vitamin C include citrus fruits, strawberries and red capsicum. 

  1. Boost Biotin

Biotin, a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex, encourages hair and scalp health. Dietary sources of biotin include nuts, brown rice and oats. 

  1. Eat Iron-Rich Foods 

Iron is also essential for hair growth and can be found in blackstrap molasses, green leafy vegetables, leeks, cashews, dried fruits, figs, and berriesTo help your body absorb iron, you’ll need enough vitamin C.

  1. Boost Scalp Circulation With Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary essential oil has been traditionally used to increase circulation to the scalp.  Add a few drops per dollop of shampoo or, better yet, add a few drops of rosemary or coconut oil and massage your scalp regularly.