Diet for Hair

A nutritious diet is essential for our growth, well-being and long life. The same is true for the hair. Since hair is the least important of all the human organs, it gets the minimum nutrition from the blood that which is left over after the needs of the vital organs-the heart, lungs and liver. Therefore hair displays the first signs of nutritional deficiency of the body when it occurs.

Hair is an extension of your skin and is composed of cells that have risen from generative cells deeper within the body-cells which are formed, some four to six weeks earlier.

Since hair is made up of protein called keratin hair needs protein for its growth and well-being. Now here are some super protein food items apart from meat, that are good for your hair. Scientists have come up with a way of assessing which protein foods are better than others. Their frame of reference is termed “biological value” and the basic is the amount of food required to meet human needs.

Eggs : Have the largest amino acid methionine than any other complete protein. In addition, eggs contain large quantities of Vitamins A, B, D and E and many minerals including sulphur. One egg a,day can give a real boost to your hair.

Milk : Milk is not just tor kids, it’s for everyone. It is a complete protein with built-in extra vitamins and minerals. that spell lovely hair. Alladults should have one glass of milk a day-plus one serving of paneer(cottage cheese), ice cream or Dahi.

Yoghurt (Dahi) is the oldest health food. It contains lactic acid and possesses all the nutrients and proteins in a form which can be easily assimilated by most people. Dahi has large amounts of Vitamin B Complex along with bacteria which aids digestion and elmination.

It is suggested that’ those on antibiotics should have a cup of Dahi every day as antibiotics kill the useful bacteria which our hair and skin need.

Sunflower Seeds is low in calories and a good source of complete protein, high in poly-unsaturated fatty acids and rich in vitamins and minerals.

Vitamins : If you are eating well, it should not be. necessary to take vitamin or mineral supplements. Vitamins A, D, E and K can cause liver damage if taken in excess. The B group of vitamins, however, are water-soluble and the body will take up only what it requires. Vitamin B is essential for healthy skin and hair and has been considered “food for the nerves” as well as being used to relieve some forms of pre-menstrual tension. So a daily dose of yeast tablets is useful.

A diet high in snack foods, potato chips, cakes, pastries, white bread, foods with high level carbohydrates, sugar-laden soft drinks containing refined sugar or artificial sweeteners or preservative, flavouring and colour, fizzy drinks and fake orange and lemon juice. Factory farmed meats and vegetables can also be high in toxins although these are often difficult to avoid when shopping at the local super-market.