During my transition, I have made it a priority to nurse my hair not
only from the outside, but condition its health from the inside too.
There are so many great foods available to us that can aid us in eating
our way to healthy hair and skin, so their is something for everyone to
enjoy! Here are some of my top choices that I am eating at the moment:
- Salmon and Mackerel
Both of these fishes are high in Omega-3 fatty acids which can act as an
anti-inflammatory, a great protector of the skin and strengthen our
hair. Oily fish such as these are great if you are experiencing dry hair
and skin, as they promote moisture. Vitamins like B12, which is found
in Salmon an Mackerel, helps to prevent hair loss and premature ageing.
Protein is also a must for growing and repairing our hair and skin, and
these babies contain plenty!
- Porridge
Porridge not only fills you up in the mornings and is fairly
inexpensive, it also contains Protein, Vitamins, antioxidants, and a
number of nutrients. It is great for preventing flaky scalp and skin,
maintaining a youthful appearance and avoiding hair loss, as it contains
Vitamin B7[Biotin]. Porridge can be eaten plain, but is great with
either; fruit, honey or Jam. Porridge is also great if you are trying to
loose weight, as it is high in fiber and makes you feel full without
the extra calories!
- Green Beans[String Beans] and Kidney Beans
These beans are packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients such as;
Vitamin B1, B2, A, C,K, Beta-Carotene, Calcium, Fiber, and Folates.
These, along with all the antioxidants present, protect the skin and
maintain its health. The Biotin contained in beans help to prevent
brittle hair. They also contain some part of Protein, which when eaten
with grains, or meat, provides a complete protein. Rice and Peas
is a staple dish in Caribbean cuisine and I have been eating this before
I could talk! It’s a great way to combine Kidney Beans with a grain –
and yummy too!
- Eggs
Eggs are complimented as being the ‘ideal protein’. Not only are they
cheap to buy, the dishes you can make with them are endless! As well as
containing all the amino acids and the benefit of only a few calories,
they also contain a number of the B Vitamins and Iron. Eggs are a great
food for maintaining beautiful skin and hair.
- Grapefruit
Our hair and skin need Vitamin C to help our body make use of the Iron
that we intake. Grapefruits and other citrus fruits help us to absorb
Iron which prevents our skin and hair from becoming dry. They also speed
up your metabolism! To get rid of the bitter taste, I always eat mine
with some honey.
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Loving your hair and skin through the food you eat as well as your favorite face masks and hair treatments, will boost the health of hair
follicles and skin cells. Lean meat, oily fish, pulses, dark vegetables
and a variety of fruit all have really great beauty and health benefits,
where as junk food can have bad results for our hair and skin. Remember
– hair grows on average 1/4 – 1/2 inch a month, so it will be a few
months before you really see any improvements.
You don’t have to immediately empty your cupboards and replace it with the entire contents of Whole Foods,
but gradually adding some of these foods into your diet is a good place
to start. After all…what’s not to love about food that tastes good
AND benefits your body so greatly?
What are your favorite foods for boosting hair and beauty health?
Water, lots of juicy fruits, and raw greens (spinach, kale, and parsley) in a salad, not juiced! Right now, water is my only beverage. My hair is lovely, happy and nappy!
I love to eat salmon every once in a while, but I prefer tuna. I enjoy eating different berries & eggs almost every day. I try to eat unsalted nuts every once in a while on a romaine salad. Also I really enjoy eating raw broccoli & carrots or sometimes I will saute them together.
I want to start eating healthier. Thanks for the info. I love beans, salmon, and spinach. Can't wait to start making smoothies or juicing 🙂
I love grapefruit! I haven't had it in a while, but I guess it's time to get back into the habit of having one more often!
I'm sorry, I just can't help but mess with Bennii Blast but did she just say porridge? lol Too funny :). I just try to stay healthy I eat Oatmeal (or Porridge shall I say) every morning.
I finally found some Greek yogurt at my local store for a yummy source of protein. (Yay protein!) I'd like to start getting into the habit of eating fresh vegetables too.
I eat spinach, green beans,kale grapefruit, oatmeal and salmon are my favorites I eat every veggie and healthy due my health problem (type 1 diabetes). My hair grown alot and looks healthy.
Megan Montgomery
From the moment I saw porridge and string beans, I knew you were from the West Indies. Good food man.
Great post! I've been really trying to eat clean as well as increase my protein intake. I feel like my hair is growing like a weed because of it.
For some reason when I hear the word porridge, I think of a lumpy, green, oatmeal looking slop. lol! I LOVE green beans and salmon. I don't eat a lot of meat regularly, but I do eat protein bars and every now and then, (once a month or so)I'll crave a steak, which is a good source of protein. I also take a multivitamin.
~caramel curls