What Vegetables Are Good for Hair Growth?

Good hair care is as close as your refrigerator

Healthy hair, like a healthy body, is a function of good nutrition. A well-balanced diet featuring vegetables and whole grains can significantly improve the health of your hair in the long term. Does this Spark an idea?

Sea vegetables

Sea vegetables are known to keep hair healthy and dark. This family of vegetables includes arame, hijiki, kombu and wakame. You may find these at a local international or asian market.

Green leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables such spinach, kelp and romaine lettuce promote healthy hair because they are rich in vitamins A and C.

Sulfur-rich vegetables

Sulfur rich vegetables like onion and garlic also help keep hair healthy, while adding great flavor to your meals.

Juicing vegetables

Vegetable juicing is an easy and natural way to way to get necessary nutrients, including those that promote healthy hair growth. Juice beets, carrots, cucumbers, spinach and onions for a great hair tonic.

Other foods for healthy hair

Fruits like blackberries, papayas and plums are also good for hair. Raw nuts such as almonds are good as well, because they are high in protein which is very good for hair. Other good nonmeat protein sources are raw seeds, olives, spirulina, and avocados.

References

• Beauty by Nature, Mars B, 2006