Hair Care: THESE food items prevent hair fall and maintain the health of your locks

With leading stress and pollution, hair fall has become a common problem amongst both men and women. If you are suffering from hair fall too, then here are some food items that you should add in your diet right away.

Updated on Nov 01, 2019  |  08:35 PM IST |  2.4M
Hair Care Tips: THESE food items prevent hair fall and maintain the health of your locks
Hair Care Tips: THESE food items prevent hair fall and maintain the health of your locks

Stress, pollution, bad food choices, dehydration, lack of exercise and sleep is not only bad for your body and weight, but it also has a huge impact on your health. Following a bad lifestyle not only gives you a bundle of diseases, but it also causes the hair to fall. When it comes to hair care, we try to use a vivid type of products to maintain the bounce and length of our hair, but everything goes in vain when we see some strands of hair every morning while combing and washing our hair.

If you are someone who is struggling with hair fall for a while and want to do something about it, then consider adding these superfoods to your diet ASAP. These food items are packed with essential nutrients that your scalp needs, it also ensures the shine and growth of those lustrous locks. Say goodbye to expensive products and include these food items in your diet instead. 

Spinach:

Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair fall and spinach is not only iron-rich, but it also contains sebum which acts as a natural conditioner for hair. It is also packed with omega-3 acid, magnesium and potassium, which help in the maintenance of a healthy scalp and lustrous hair.

Carrot:

Carrots are not only good for eyes, but they are packed with vitamin A that improves hair growth. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to dry and itchy scalp. 

Dairy Products:

Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc. are loaded with essential nutrients such as proteins, Vitamin B12, iron and zinc. Dairy products are also a great source of biotin, which is known to fight hair loss. 

Walnuts:

Walnuts work wonders for hair loss. It contains biotin, vitamins B1, B6 and B9, Vitamin E, protein and magnesium, all of which strengthen hair cuticles and nourish the scalp. 

Lentils:

Lentils are filled with nutrients like protein, iron, zinc and biotin. Lentils also have folic acid, which is necessary for restoring the health of red blood cells that supply the scalp with oxygen.

Strawberries:

Strawberries have silica, i.e. a mineral vital for hair strength, and hair growth. So definitely consider adding this superfruit to your diet. 

Vitamin C-rich food items:

Vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron in our body, the deficiency of which may lead to hair loss. Vitamin C is also known for its antioxidant properties which reduce the harm caused by free radicals that make your hair brittle and weak. 

Credits: NDTV FOOD

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