Top 12 Foods for Beautiful Hair ...

Top 12 Foods for Beautiful Hair ...
By Melanie • Jan 2, 2010

Do you want your hair to be shinier, fuller and healthier? Then I'm going to give you a list of 12 best foods for beautiful hair that'll certainly revive in your traces. The best part is that these are some really yummy foods that many of us already love, so what could be better - eating great food, and getting your hair looking beatifull all in one?

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12. Salmon

For those of you that like to consume beauty foods, you cannot avoid eating salmon. It is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and is a high quality protein source. It is filled with vitamin B-12 as well as iron.

11. Dark Green Vegetables

How could you avoid those dark green vegetables? This includes spinach, broccoli and Swiss chard. They are a great source of Vitamins A and C and will do wonders for your hair. Your body needs Vitamins A and C in order to produce sebum.

10. Beans

There are many sayings that are behind beans, but did you know that beans actually do good for your hair? Legumes such as lentils and kidney beans are something you should consume as they are an important part of your hair care diet. They provide you with a good amount of protein in order to promote hair growth, but they also have zinc, biotin and iron in them.

9. Nuts

Do you go nuts for shiny, thick hair? Then consume some nuts! Brazil nuts are the best sources of selenium. Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acid and alpha-linolenic acid, which is great for the hair. Nuts are also a great source of zinc. Some other good nuts to try would be almonds, cashews and pecans..

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8. Poultry

Turkeys and chickens may have feathers on them, but they're loaded with the protein that your hair craves.

7. Eggs

If you would like healthy hair, then try consuming some eggs. It does not matter if they are over easy, fried or scrambled. Eggs are a great source of protein that your hair will enjoy.

6. Whole Grains

Those hearty whole grains will do wonders for your hair. Sink your teeth into whole-wheat bread and be amazed at the results.

5. Oysters

Did you know that oysters help your hair stay healthy? They contain a powerful antioxidant – zinc, which your hair also craves. They do not make a regular appearance on that dinner plate, but having them every now and then is a great idea.

4. Low-Fat Dairy Products

These include yogurt and skim milk. They are great sources of calcium and include an important mineral for hair growth. You will also find that they contain casein and whey, which are two high-quality protein sources.

3. Carrots

Carrots are great for your hair as they contain Vitamin A. They not only promote a healthy scalp, but they also promote good vision. For hair that shines, chomp into some carrots!

2. Beef

If you do not have high cholesterol, then you should try eating red meet two times a week in order to improve the health of your hair. It not only holds the protein your hair needs, but it also contains zinc, iron and vitamins.

1. Brown Short-Grain Rice

Brown rice is an ideal form of complex carbohydrates. Brown rice is also a great source of B vitamins and fiber.

There are many other foods that are good for your hair, such as bacon and acai berry. When you choose these foods, you will notice great improvements in your hair. It will also stop thinning out and it'll be shinier than usual. What about you? Do you plan on using this list in order to have beautiful hair? Or do you know about other foods, that are great for hair that I haven't listed in the post? Please tell ...

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  • Theo

    2010-01-08T07:32:30.000Z

    To be honest I never was prone to eat a lot of these foods but I began growing my hair out two years ago to donate and realized how great it made my hair look. And if you're going to donate hair make sure it's great hair that someone else will love to show off as well! So funny you mention salmon. I used to HATE IT HATE IT HATE IT and then...I gave it a sincere try and it's quite delicious! I'm growing up! :)
  • Tavia

    2010-01-03T18:54:38.000Z

    I've discovered this hair treatment about 2 years ago and I've tried to using it once a year( I would love to do it more often, but I'm buying it from a special hair products exposition that is held only once a year). I'm now finishing the second treatment (it's only for maintenance) and it's the only thing that stopped my hair loss problem. It's a treatment formed from 42 vials called Intragen and I use one vial after I wash my hair. If you really want to know more details you can visit my blog. I've made a full review there a few months ago, and you can find detailed photos, price and how it should be used.
  • Bobs

    2010-01-05T22:55:58.000Z

    Yeah I also came to conclusion that conditioner makes hair oily....also don't use agressive shampooes, they dry your scalp too much, and them skin makes more oil to protect itself....I used Head and Shoulders, L'oreal and similar, and they all make hair oily, so I tried with baby shampooes, and it work great...my hair isn't oily.....also don't wash your hair too often, that also will dry out your scalp, and it will produce oil....
  • Theo

    2010-01-08T19:18:54.000Z

    Hi Sheila! Lol yea! There are two big programs -- The Pantene one and Locks of Love. I want to donate to Locks of Love. It does sound strange now that I think about it and I'm sure chopping off long hair is going to be a bit emotional but it's exciting too. Nice post about food & hair relationship!
  • Fatima

    2010-01-04T13:57:45.000Z

    @ Sheila -- Really? I didn't know that. Thank you! I will try it. @ Tavia -- It really helped? I am about to go look into it.
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