Healthy Hair Begins at the RootBy Safana Zahili [Beauty]
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How can you get enviable, shiny locks? Safana Zahili shares the secrets to maintaining healthy hair.  Great hair care is not limited to the bottles of shampoo and conditioner you keep in your bathroom. In order to promote and maintain a healthy mane, you need to start in your kitchen.You Are What You Eat The condition of your hair mirrors the condition of your body. If you are unhealthy, your hair will be limp and dull. If you are healthy, your hair will be soft and shiny. All the hair treatments in the world can’t save your hair if you are not eating the right nutrients. It is crucial to nourish your body in order to see healthy hair growth. Compiled below is a list of nutrients that should be included in your diet for a healthy head of hair. It takes about two to three months to see any results in your hair after you have begun a healthy regime, so be patient. A word of caution: consuming too much or too little of the vitamins and minerals listed may result in hair loss. Consult Canada’s Food Guide for the suggested serving of each of the foods listed below. Healthy Hair Vitamins and Minerals Vitamin A helps produce sebum, a natural hair conditioner. Sources: cod liver oil, cheese, milk, meat, eggs, broccoli, carrots, peaches and apricots. Vitamin C promotes healthy growth of new skin and hair cells. Sources: strawberries, kiwis, potatoes, green peppers, spinach and tomatoes. Vitamin B6 helps prevent hair loss. Sources: vegetables, whole wheat cereal, eggs, liver and other organ meats. Vitamin B12 helps prevent hair loss. Sources: chicken, fish, milk, flaxseed and eggs. Vitamin E enhances blood circulation in the scalp. Sources: soybeans, beans, nuts and leafy green vegetables. Niacin enhances blood circulation in the scalp. Sources: fish, poultry and wheat germ. Iron prevents hair loss. Sources: chicken, liver, whole grains, eggs and green vegetables. Calcium promotes healthy hair growth. Sources: dairy, fish, nuts, beans and lentils. Silica strengthens hair. Sources: seafood, rice, soybeans and green vegetables. Zinc promotes healthy hair growth. Sources: spinach, oysters, mushrooms, beans, whole grains and red meat. Copper prevents hair loss. Sources: liver, green vegetables, eggs and chicken. Manganese promotes hair growth. Sources: avocados, eggs, nuts, beans and fish. Iodine prevents hair loss. Sources: fish, seaweed and garlic. |
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