Looking for healthy hair? eat this

Most of us desire for a strong and healthy hair, especially as we grow older.

However, how fast it grows and how healthy it is, depend on many factors including age, overall health, genetics, environmental exposure, medications, and diet.Although you can’t change some factors like age and genetics, one factor you likely have more control over is your diet. Vitamins and minerals from food play an important role in the hair follicle growth cycle and in cellular turnover. Consuming a diet lacking the right nutrients can lead to hair loss.

Studies suggest deficiencies in vitamins B12 and D, biotin, riboflavin, iron, and other nutrients are associated with hair loss. Eating a balanced diet that is rich in these vitamins and minerals may help promote hair growth, especially if you’re experiencing hair loss due to poor nutrition.

Here is the list of few FOODS/SUPERFOODS which are readily available and are rich in nutrients that support hair growth.

• Eggs: a great source of protein and biotin, two nutrients essential for hair growth.
• Spinach: a healthy green vegetable that’s loaded with beneficial nutrients like folate, iron, and vitamins A, important for hair growth.
• Fatty fish: excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to hair growth.
• Nuts: tasty, convenient, and contain a variety of nutrients that are important for hair growth.
• Seeds: Seeds like sunflower, flax and chia are rich in nutrients like Vitamin E, zinc and selenium and are also important for hair growth.
• Sweet potatoes: a great source of beta-carotene. The body converts this compound into vitamin A, which is linked to hair health.
• Berries: are loaded with beneficial compounds and vitamins that may support hair growth. This includes vitamin C, which has strong antioxidant properties.

For more guidance on diet contact, Nutritionist Dinu Vaishnava