Healthy Hair Secrets Revealed

Some Facts About Hair

1. Hair grows almost half an inch every month, that is six inches a year!

2. The inner most layer of hair called medulla controls the hair color by reflecting light

3. The next layer cortex provides the shape of the hair shaft

4. The outer most layer cuticle looks like scales under a microscope, it prevents damage and adds shine to the shaft.

Diet has the secret key; the process may look lengthy and boring and not instantaneous like the chemical laden hair cosmetics but they sure will be a permanent step up in quality.

The primary ingredients to hair nourishment are protein, iron and vitamins. Avoid deriving them from supplements and follow a diet instead because “excessive supplements may backfire leading to hair damage too”, studies prove.

The Med Guru suggests a nutrient-rich diet that does wonders for your tresses:

1. Fish: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, adding fish to your diet will not only enrich the scalp with necessary nourishment but also prevent hair from looking dull. Sources of omega-3 include: Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel, and Tuna. A serving or two a week is a good portion.

2. Nuts: A magical source of nutrition, nuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids that not only condition our hair and scalp but also add youth to our skin.

So now you have an added advantage, with good hair care, nourished skin free! Opt for walnuts, flax seeds, cashews, pecans, and almonds. These are also rich in zinc that aids prevention of hair fall.

3. Green Veggies: Greens also provide Iron and calcium, just more nutrition for that starved hair.

4. Legumes and Whole grains : Brittle hair is often caused by lack of biotin, protein, iron and zinc. Legumes like beans and cereals like lentils and kidney beans must be incorporated in everyday diet to furnish the hair needs for aforesaid nutritive elements.

Whole grains that contain cereal grain, endosperm, and the bran are loaded with zinc, iron, and vitamin B, something your beauty would like to compromise on.

5. Poultry: Eggs and meat come laden with protein and also provide good source of iron and biotin. While chicken and turkey provide body iron that can be easily absorbed and utilized, eggs provide biotin that helps keep that hair from ‘brittling away’ and also vitamin B12 that helps in skin rejuvenation.

6. Low Fat Dairy: Milk and its products are an excellent source of calcium that play a very uncompromised role in hair growth. So if you are hoping a head full of lovely shiny mane to show off, add skimmed milk, curd to your breakfast and snacks list. Your hair will never see a dull day again.

7. Carrots: Vitamin A is a secret to a good scalp. Only when the foundation is good, will it bear a fancy product. Healthy scalp is the first step, vitamin A will do that for you.

So pep up your salads and snacks with carrot toppings and tread that path to gorgeous beautiful hair!