We’ve all learned
through the years that a well-balanced diet is healthy for our body and
critical for optimal health and performance.
Our hair is no different A mixture of protein, complex carbohydrates,
vitamins, minerals and iron are all required for healthy, strong hair.
Good hair nutrition
begins with getting enough protein, which is the building block of your hair.
Then you need complex carbohydrates to help assemble the proteins for hair
growth. Other important vitamins and minerals include B complex, which is
associated with energy production and building good hair and skin issues, folic
acid, B12, and zinc.
Hair follicles can
have low energy levels just like we do.
Therefore, it’s very important that you eat a high protein mean at the
start of each day. Consider the
following food choices for breakfast and the other daily meals in order to give
you hair the healthiest opportunity to grow and thrive.
If you don't have high cholesterol, try eating red meat
twice per week. It has the protein your
hair needs, but also is full of B vitamins, iron and zinc, which are all
important for healthy hair. Bacon is
another great choice as it’s also full of B vitamins, zinc and protein, but
since it’s also high calorie, it’s not the best choice if you’re also trying to
lose weight. Eggs and egg whites are another great protein option, especially
for vegetarians or those who cannot eat red meat or bacon due to dietary
restrictions. Salmon is another great
protein choice, and works great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You’ll find it’s also full of B vitamins,
including B12, and other vitamins and minerals.
Just be sure to keep in mind that you should also have complex
carbohydrates, which feed you energy over a longer period of time than refined
carbohydrates, with your protein source at meals. Brown short-grain rice is an
ideal form. It's also a good source of B vitamins and some fiber. Whole grain
choices complement your protein consumption by helping organize the proteins
for the hair to utilize for optimal growth and health.
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