Tips for Naturally Healthier Hair Protein As hair is made of protein, ensuring you have enough protein in your diet is crucial for making hair strong and healthy. If you are not consuming enough protein in your diet, your hair is likely to become dry, brittle and weak. Extremely low protein diets may result in hair loss. Choose chicken, turkey, fish, dairy products and eggs as excellent sources of protein along with vegetarian sources such as legumes and nuts. Following these healthy food tips will keep your hair feeling and looking rich as health for time to come! Iron Iron is an especially important mineral for hair and too little iron (anemia) is a major cause of hair loss. The hair follicle and root are fed by a nutrient rich blood supply so when anemia develops this will disrupt the nutrient supply to the follicle, affecting the hair growth cycle and may result in shedding. Animal products such as red meat, chicken and fish provide iron with a high bioavailability, meaning the iron is readily available to the body. Great vegetarians sources include lentils and leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, spinach and salad greens. Omega-3 Omega-3 fatty acids are important fats our body cannot make itself, and therefore must be obtained through our diet. Omega-3s are found in the cells that line the scalp and also provide the oils that keep your scalp and hair hydrated. Try oils such as coconut, hemp and olive oils on your hair and in recipes. Also, oily fishes such as salmon and mackerel are excellent sources of omega-3 as well as plant sources including avocado, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. Zinc and Selenium Scalp protection involves other important minerals, notably zinc and selenium. A lack of zinc can lead to hair loss and a dry, flaky scalp. Fortified cereals and whole grains are a good source of zinc along with oysters, beef and eggs. Biotin Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin. Too little biotin can cause brittle hair and may lead to hair loss. Include biotin rich foods such as whole grains, liver, egg yolk, soy flour and yeast. Keep Clear of Synthetic Ingredients Regular shampoos and conditioners can wreak havoc on not only our hair but also our bodies. Because they contain harmful & synthetic chemicals that are absorbed through the skins pores we are putting ourselves at risk by directly applying carcinogenic chemicals into the scalp. By doing this on a regular basis we are basically inviting these dangerous ingredients in to damage our system and potentially putting ourselves at risk of cancer and disease. Here at Rinse we only carry products free of Sulfates, Parabens, Sodium Chloride, Phthalates & Gluten because we hold high value in how we treat and care for our hair and like to do so in the safest and most natural way possible.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 19:33:42 +0000
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