All about Hair!

Bonjour!

This post is all about…HAIR! Recently, I haven’t been pleased with my hair, but that might be due to the horrible water quality of the town I live in.

A well-balanced diet can help your head of locks look, feel and be healthy. Also, the less you blow dry and style, the better. However, if your hair does not air dry well, you can blow dry it, but it would be best to use a heat protecting product. Especially if you blow dry your hair every day.

Here are your main necessary nutrients for a healthy head of hair.

• o   Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• o   Vitamin A
• o   Vitamin C
• o   Iron
• o   Calcium
• o   Protein
• o   Zinc
• o   Biotin
• o   Selenium
• o   Vitamin B₁₂

 A deficiency in biotin, although rare, can cause brittle hair. A deficiency in zinc can lead to excessive hair shedding. A deficiency in protein can result in weak, brittle hair and loss of hair colour.

Here are some foods that are rich in these nutrients.

Seafood

Salmon- Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

Tilapia- Rich in protein, vitamin B₁₂, and Selenium

Cod – Rich in protein, Selenium, and vitamin B₆

Shrimp- Rich in protein and selenium. Also a good source of vitamin D.

Lobster – Rich in protein, Zinc, and Selenium. However, it is high in sodium and cholesterol.

Vegetables

Dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, lettuce) – Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. It is also a good source of Selenium.

Carrots – Rich in vitamin A. It is also good for vision.

Nuts and Legumes

Brazil nuts – Rich in selenium.

Nuts, assorted – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and zinc. Almonds are excellent for you in general.

Legumes, assorted- Rich in protein, iron, zinc, and biotin

Meat (Protein Foods)

Poultry (chicken and turkey)- Rich in protein

Eggs- Rich in protein, biotin, and vitamin B₁₂

Dairy

Low-fat dairy (yogurt)- Rich in calcium, protein (whey and casein)

Grains

Whole grains – Rich in zinc, iron, and vitamin B

Crash diets and low-calorie diets are you hair’s worse enemy. Other enemies for your hair are: Caffeine, sugar, fat and carbonated drinks. Now, this doesn’t mean you can't have any of these at all, you just need to eat appropriate portions.

I hope this was helpful to you. I got most of my information from this site:

http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/features/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair

Cheers to healthy hair!

-Claire