30 wellness focus bean, oats, brown rice, barley, apples, oranges, raisins, cucumber, grapes, horsetail, spinach, radish, flaxseeds, tomato and millet. A healthy scalp is also crucial for healthy hair. Dry itchy scalp, greasy roots, dull lifeless hair can all be treated with what you eat as well as what you put on your head and hair. Foods you consume can help to fortify follicles of each strand of hair and nourish the skin on your scalp. For a lustrous shiny head of hair try adding the following foods to your diet: Wild-caught salmon – It’s rich in protein, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D. Your body cannot make omega 3 so you must obtain it from your diet, it is found in the cell membranes of the skin on your scalp as well as in the natural oils that moisturise your hair. Salmon helps to prevent hair loss and dandruff and keep the scalp and hair shaft well hydrated. Grass-fed red meat – Lamb and goat meat can help to prevent hair loss as they are a great source of protein, iron, zinc, B vitamins and other vital minerals. Iron helps to promote circulation to the scalp helping transport of nutrients to your scalp and hair follicles. Organic eggs – Hair is mainly made of protein and keratin so a diet rich in protein will help encourage hair growth. Eggs are a great source of protein, B12, iron, zinc, sulphur, biotin and selenium, helping to nourish your roots to grow stronger hair strands. Dairy – Yoghurt, cottage cheese/ paneer and milk are a great source of protein and calcium. Try to use grassfed organic dairy products to avoid unwanted hormones and antibiotics. Sprouted beans – Sprouting beans like mung, peas, aduki, gram and such increases their nutrient content, protein content and makes them easier for body to digest and thus access these nutrients. Adding a small bowl of sprouts to your daily diet is superb not just for healthy, strong hair but for overall wellness too. Avocadoes – They are rich in vitamin B and E. They help make the scalp healthier and stimulate hair to grow faster. High in monosaturated fats, they also help to moisturise the scalp and hair follicles for naturally shiny and conditioned hair. Almonds – These nuts contain protein, healthy fats and vitamin E. Vitamin E is great for thick lustrous locks and stimulating hair growth. Other nuts and seeds, including pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, pistachio and walnuts, provide hair-strengthening nutrients. Try making mixed nut and seed butters to spread on wholegrain bread, apple slices or celery sticks for hair-healthy snacks. Citrus fruits – Oranges, tangerines, lemons and such are a great source of vitamin C which the body needs to make iron absorption easier. B12 also promotes hair growth, reduces hair loss, and slows down the greying process of hair. Amla berries – Amla or Indian Gooseberry is a sour little fruit high in antioxidants, particularly vitamin C. Amla berries are prescribed by Ayurvedic doctors for glowing skin and hair. You can buy the powdered form and add to water or smoothies and even use as a hair mask. Green leafy vegetables – Kale, spinach, chard, watercress and arugula are great for iron, magnesium and calcium. When your body is low in iron, oxygen and nutrients are not properly transported to the hair roots and follicles which can inhibit growth and make your hair strands weak. Whole grains – Wheat, barley, oats, buckwheat, millet and such are great sources of biotin, iron, zinc and B vitamins. All are essential for building stronger hair follicles and hair. Orange vegetables – Carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin help boost vitamin A which is important to the formation of sebum oil in the scalp and helps to keep it moisturised. yourwellness.com • Volume VII • <strong>Issue</strong> II • <strong>July</strong> 20<strong>18</strong>
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