Some men see having a full head of hair as good luck, but research shows it could be the result of a good diet. A well-balanced diet enhances the nourishment of the cells, tissues, and more importantly, the hair follicles in the scalp. Without proper nourishment, the hair follicles cease to properly function, that is, to grow healthy hair.
Fruits, vegetables and protein-rich foods ought to be grocery list regulars. But do you know which ones can actually improve the state and health of your hair and scalp?
Scientists say eating prunes, kidney beans and green peas can tame your mane, and that shrimp contains key vitamins and minerals that battle hair loss.
The list does not stop there. Walnuts, pumpkin seeds and steel-cut oats contain zinc, iron and omega-6 fatty acids which research shows are essential to healthy hair growth.
Scientists say a bowl of oatmeal a day can make a difference. Eggs are also on the healthy hair diet. They are rich in vitamin B-7, which is often prescribed alongside other medications that fight hair loss.
Then there also the ‘perhaps less appetising’ foods that can, all the more, help your hair grow with volume and lustre: sardines and calf liver. Research shows both are excellent sources of vitamin B-12 and sardines are rich in vitamin D, which is has been shown to effectively prevent hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
Your hair can only be as good as the foods you eat every day. Having a healthy diet is one of the easiest and most prime ways to keep the scalp and hair healthy. Take note that the hair is observed to be the last of the body parts to be able to take up nutrients.
So if you are worried about what is on top of your head, you may want to be more mindful of what you are putting in your stomach.
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