Is your hair damaged from a poor dye job? Is it limp and needing some volume and shine? If you’re looking for ways to fix your ‘do in a natural way, check out these foods you can incorporate into your diet easily!
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Strawberries
These are rich in ascorbic acid which aid your body’s amino acid production. Amino acids are a key factor for strong hair. Lucky, it’s a strawberry season!
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Flax seeds
They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, giving you shiny healthy hair. You could sprinkle them as a yogurt topping or add them to a smoothie bowl.
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Lentils
These are a rich source of plant iron which is particularly essential in preventing damage of the hair follicles. To ensure maximum absorption of iron, it is advisable to serve them with a fresh slice of lemon or lime.
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Nuts
Protein is essential for hair maintenance and growth. Snacking on nuts throughout the day is an easy way to incorporate more protein into your diet. Brazil nuts are also a good source of selenium which makes the hair thicker. 6-8 Brazil nuts provide almost 800 percent of the daily required intake.
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Eggs
Breakfast lovers, this one’s for you! Eggs are rich in vitamin B. Biotin restores and moisturizes the hair. Other options for vitamin B include biotin supplements or salmon.
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Guava
It’s a rich source of ascorbic acid. Guava contains 337 milligram of ascorbic acid which is four times the minimum daily required intake.
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Sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are packed with high levels of beta-carotene, which is converted to Vitamin A. Vitamin A is responsible for preventing frizzy hair and increasing the production of sebum, giving your hair moisture/oil.
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Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and vitamins (mostly copper, zinc and iron) which aid in the cell renewal process, helping you achieve longer and stronger hair.
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Oysters
They are a rich source of zinc which gives you strong, shiny, and healthy hair. Oysters can also be substituted with fortified cereals if seafood isn’t your thing.
Sourced from: Bustle
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