{"id":4874,"date":"2019-03-12T16:09:32","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T16:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/?p=4874"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:42:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:42:50","slug":"eat-these-15-foods-to-grow-your-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/eat-these-15-foods-to-grow-your-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat these Foods to Grow Your Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Let\u2019s face it. Hair is a big deal. We spend a lot of money buying hair products that supposedly make our hair grow strong and long. Unfortunately, these products can be very expensive at times. The worst part is that while some could end up working, some of them couldjust as well be harmful to our hair because of the chemicals that are involved in their production. Sometimes, growing long hair will seem like a long process. You might even have those days when you look at your hair in the mirror and feel like giving up on it. In other words, you just see no progress, but did you know that eating certain foods could help you achieve growth? Most of the time we forget this detail. That diet actually contributes to a great extent in getting longer, stronger hair. Including the following foods in your diet could ensure you get shiny and attractive hair, but most of all, it could grow your hair even faster.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Apples<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away but it also promotes natural hair growth and health. Eating apples makes sure your body gets Vitamin B6 which produces melanin in the scalp and slows down graying of hair. Apples are also a great source of antioxidants, biotin, phenolic compounds and soluble fibres that keep your scalp strong. Your hair follicles need potassium, calcium, magnesium and copper to stay strong, all of which can be found in apples. This is a good reason why many hair loss treatments contain apples.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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2. Bananas<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The best thing about bananas is that they are so easy to find. They are also very good sources of Vitamin K as well as potassium. Bananas also contain natural oils that help heal damaged hair and promote growth. Since they also contain calcium, eating bananas prevents dandruff and hair loss among other possible problems. The potassium will reduce breakage. Bananas ensure that you have shiny and silky hair, which you probably want and the best part is, you can also use it to make hair masks at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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3. Eggs<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Eggs contain biotin which supports the growth of hair. The biotin is responsible for production of keratin which is the hair protein. Added to that, eggs are also packed with other nutrients that keep your hair looking strong such as selenium, zinc and more protein. The yolk protects your hair from damage. Aside from just eating the eggs, applying it on your scalp will give your roots the vitamins they need to ensure your hair does not shed or break too much. It will keep your hair fuller and have you saying goodbye to a dry and flaky scalp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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4. Spinach<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Spinach is one of the healthiest foods around and is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron and folate. Hair loss is actually as a result of a deficiency in such minerals. Throughout the process of growing out your hair, the hair will sometimes be exposed to damage. Spinach is packed with antioxidants that will protect your hair from this. Vitamins encourage hair growth. The iron makes sure that enough oxygen gets to your hair follicles. Spinach also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe your scalp in case it is aggravated and the sebum it contains will act as a natural hair conditioner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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5. Salmon<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Salmon is packed with nutrients that support strong hair. Eating it will reduce hair loss and instead boost the growth of your hair by keeping your follicles nourished. Some of the nutrients it contains include iron, Vitamin B12, protein, omega-3 fatty acids as well as omega-6. These make sure your scalp remains healthy and add hair shine. If you can\u2019t manage to have salmon very often, you could opt for fish oil supplements. It\u2019s usually even better to go for the wild caught salmon. It has a higher nutrient density.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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6. Avocados<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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They are very rich in vitamin E and eating them will give you strong and healthy hair. Besides being delicious, avocados also contain healthy fats that promote collagen production. Collagen is needed for hair to grow. Eating them also improves the quality of your hair follicles. One medium-sized avocado will give your body about 21% of Vitamin E. The oils protect your scalp by preventing dryness or dandruff and eating these will make your hair grow faster. Avocados are also commonly used in making of hair and face masks, shampoos and other products. Best part is, you can just make one for yourself at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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7. Nuts<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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They are packed with Vitamin E and fatty acids which are good for your health. Pecans, almonds and walnuts are especially rich in biotin that is responsible for healthy hair growth. It helps in the creation of hair cells, so eating nuts will give you thicker and healthier hair. Nuts also contain zinc and fatty acids. Deficiency of these is linked to hair loss. That is another reason to include nuts in your diet other than the fact that they can help you in other ways such as reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of heart disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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8. Cinnamon<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Cinnamon is a potent spice that has been around for a very long time because of, among other reasons, its medicinal properties. Added to the fact that cinnamon promotes healthy circulation of blood to our brains, it also does the same to the hair follicles. Eating cinnamon will provide you with nutrients you need. Cinnamon also has the ability to stimulate your scalp and heal damaged hair when added to other ingredients and applied directly to your hair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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9. Pomegranate<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Pomegranate contains antioxidants that keep your hair follicles stronger. The antioxidants also improve blood circulation on your scalp area, stimulating hair growth and facilitating the production of natural oils in your hair. Pomegranate is helpful also to people who often have tangled up hair or frizz. The paste made out of its seeds could also assist in slowing down graying of hair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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10. Blueberries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Berries contain Vitamin C and are also a great source of fibre, antioxidants and manganese. Blueberries are often referred to as superfruits. They are very healthy as they are packed with manganese, Vitamin K, C and also copper. Eating blueberries will help you maintain healthy hair because of the vitamin K. The Vitamin C builds the collagen, giving you stronger hair and the copper present will make it grow faster. They also contain proanthocyanidins that interact with the follicles of your hair to speed up the process of hair growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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11. Sweet potatoes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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They are not only sweet but also have a way of improving the growth and health of your hair because they contain a good amount of beta-carotene. Just eating a medium size of this gives you more than four times the Vitamin A your body needs in a day. Vitamin A ensures enough sebum is produced to keep your hair healthy and speeds up hair growth rate while preventing regression of the other hair follicles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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12. Oysters<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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They help repair damaged hair as they are a great source of zinc. They are also rich in omega fatty acids, protein, iron, calcium, zinc and Vitamin C, all of which are contributors to beautiful looking hair. A deficiency in zinc could lead to hair loss which is why some people will opt for zinc supplements to reverse this situation. Eating your oysters is definitely a better option compared to supplements because too much zinc is also bad for you. It could also bring about hair loss. Oysters are low in calories and fats and contain other proteins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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13. Soybean<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Soybean can be eaten in a number of different ways. It has so many health benefits. Soybean keeps your hair smooth shiny and soft. Other than just eating soybean, you could also just apply the juice on your hair on a regular basis. Soybean is rich in iron, and spermidine. It is also usually used as a substitute for meat and is a great option for vegetarians. So while soybean works wonders for your hair, it will also ensure you maintain healthy weight and a healthy heart.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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14. Strawberries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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They are a great source of Vitamin C which encourages hair growth and promotes absorption of iron. Eating strawberries will also help you reduce those very annoying split ends and stop your hair from falling. They also circulate blood to your hair follicles. Besides benefiting from eating your strawberries, you could also apply a strawberry mask to your hair and scalp. The silica it contains will prevent the occurrence of bald patches. Strawberries keep dandruff away from hair and generally make sure it grows well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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15. Shrimp<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Shrimp is rich in nutrients that promote hair growth. Shrimp contains zinc, iron, protein, Vitamins B and D. Deficiency of Vitamin D could lead to hair loss. Shrimp may be low in fats but still provides some omega-3 fatty acids, which make your hair grow. They are actually a great option to include in your diet if you are one of those people doing their best to avoid red meat.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it. Hair is a big deal. We spend a lot of money buying hair products that supposedly make our hair grow strong and long. Unfortunately, these products can be very expensive at times. The worst part is that while some could end up working, some of them couldjust as well be harmful to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":4875,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61,12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4874"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46829,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874\/revisions\/46829"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}