What most people don’t realise is that issues with hair are caused from what’s going on inside your body; they occur from blocked up blood vessels which results from circulation being clogged up with excess protein, cooked fats and toxic waste in the body. This stops nutrients from being able to get into the hair follicles which causes hair loss, breakage, thinning etc. Basically, your hair is not being fed properly.
You want to get your body functioning properly and improve your circulation so that minerals, fatty acids and amino acids may be absorbed by the hair follicles.
Include the following foods in your diet on a consistent basis to help cleanse and nourish your body and create radiant, thick and luscious hair.
Cucumber
Cucumber contains the mineral silica, which promotes beautiful hair, skin, and nails. It strengthens the hair by improving collagen in the body, so cucumbers are a great way to prevent your hair from breakage and damage.
Avocado
Avocado’s healthy fats promote moisture throughout the entire body so they not only help prevent hair breakage, but can also stimulate hair growth and strength. Your hair needs proteins and healthy fat to keep it healthy and shiny and avocados are one of the good sources for healthy fats, omega-3, as well as biotins (vitamin B).
Kale
Kale is highly alkaline which helps prevent your body from becoming over-acidic. High acidity eventually causes dysfunction in the body, including your hair. Kale is full of iron and B vitamins all of which your hair loves. Greens are also rich in minerals which are crucial to the health of your nails, hair and skin. They’re also water-rich so they will hydrate and nourish your cells.
Strawberries
Strawberries have powerful antioxidants which help to increase blood flow and improve the circulation in your body and scalp. This increased scalp circulation will stimulate the hair follicle and help to “wake up” the root and encourage hair growth.
Celery
The rich array of nutrients in celery stalks and leaves help to nourish the hair follicles. Celery leaves are often processed into shampoo to thicken hair. Celery leaves contain vegetable protein that stimulates the growth of hair.
Smoothie recipe for healthy hair
Ingredients:
3 frozen bananas
1 cup strawberries
1/4 avocado
1 cucumber
1 leaf kale
1/2 lemon, peeled
Directions:
Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Enjoy!
January 27, 2016
Top 5 Foods For Thick, Healthy Hair
Published
Wow, the smoothie looks yummy, I will try to make that one. Thank you for sharing all the helpful tips and information.
You’re so welcome 🙂 I hope you enjoy the recipe if you make it x
Yummy smoothie and it can help my hair too. Strawberry is my favorite.:) I will make this one now. Thanks
Thanks for your comment Lace 🙂 I hope you enjoy the recipe! x
This Top 5 Foods For Thick, Healthy Hair article is very useful for all women that require a more natural method of hair care advice. Each of these 5 foods is explained in a lot of detail on how they can provide a healthy appearance for women’s hair with good knowledge shown. Overall, this article provides new and unique methods of caring for your hair, which many women can benefit from.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments! x
I read the information and eat most the foods but will encourage myself to incorporate more in diet. The smoothie seem to be easy to make and plan to soon. Thank you for healthful information.
Hi Linda, great! Let me know if you enjoy the smoothie recipe 🙂 look forward to hearing from you x
I didn’t have a cucumber I used celery and I put coconut water in Still so very good!!!!!
That is a great substitute Nancy. I bet the coconut water made is even more delicious. Thanks for the comment xo
Hi! Why didnt u add celery? It was the only veggie missing although u mentioned it when talking about the veggies that r good for hair.
Hi Faiza, good question. You can add some celery if you like. I just didn’t enjoy the taste of the smoothie with celery in it 😛 xx
Thank you Olivia for this article,
I have struggled with thin hair,hair breakage especially when am breastfeeding. am going to try out the smoothie. It looks great. Thank you
Hi Suzan, I’m so glad you found this article helpful 🙂 let me know how you enjoy the smoothie xx
Hi Olivia thank you for sharing this information. I will definitely try the smoothie.
Hi Lesia, no worries! I hope you enjoy the smoothie 🙂 xx