How to Nourish Hair From the Inside
Beautiful hair is the result of hard work and dedication. While the commercialization of hair products has reached an almost surreal high, more and more people have realized that great hair starts from the inside. Put your wallet away and read on to learn how to nourish hair from the inside and bring out its natural beauty.
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Increase your protein intake by adding protein-rich food such as milk, fish, cereal, cheese or meat to your diet. Protein works to enhance the growth of your hair while giving it the nutrients necessary for shine and durability.
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Eat whole grains, legumes and nuts as a rich source of minerals. Shellfish, red meats, nuts, and legumes as excellent sources for Zinc. Shellfish adds natural nutrients, specifically targeted toward enhancing the health of your hair. Boost iron intake with lean beef, liver, and venison. Iron is necessary to carry oxygen through your blood stream and nourish the scalp. Add Copper to your diet with cereals, chickpeas, oysters, and sunflower seeds.
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Take vitamin B and vitamin C to ensure the health and vitality of your hair. Consume lots of green leafy vegetables, carrots, liver, egg yolks, and citrus fruit. Wholegrain or enriched-grain and fortified breakfast cereals are also a good source of vitamin B and vitamin C.
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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for growing and maintaining healthy hair. For a good source of vitamin A try: yellow, red, orange fruits and vegetables (tomatoes, carrots and cantaloupes), and dried dark-green, leafy vegetables (spinach and turnip greens).
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Drink eight to ten glasses of water or juice everyday. This will not only help to hydrate the body, but also keep the hair shiny and silky.
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Drink eight to ten glasses of water or juice a day. This not only helps to hydrate your body, but will also get and keep your hair shiny and silky.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid chocolate and caffeine, as these tend to deplete nutrients from your body.
Keep a log or diary of the food you consume daily for reference and record keeping purposes. This enables you to plan your diet to suit your taste and preference..
