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Food for Hair!

What are the nutrients that affect our hair?

+ A primary necessity for goodlooking hair is adequate protein intake. + Fat helps in making the hair look lustrous as linoleic acid stimulates the sebaceous gland. + Vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and essential amino acids are necessary for harmonious cell balance. + Vitamins E and C, specifically act as anti-oxidants, protecting our hair from free radicals.

So what should we eat to have great looking hair?

The more varied and balanced our diet is, the more likely it is to provide the necessary amounts of vitamins and trace elements. Avoid frying or long cooking as this destroys vitamins. Simple home cooked food is the best. A balanced diet contains: + 55 per cent carbohydrates + 30 per cent lipids, half of which should be monosaturates, quarter should be polysaturates, and a quarter of saturates like butter, cream, cheese, animal fat etc. + 15 per cent protiens. + Fruits and vegetables should represent half of your foodstuff.

Here are some for maintaining great hair: 

+ Follow a low-fat, high-protein diet rich in minerals and vitamins. + Carrots, Beets, Curry leaves and greens prevent premature greying. + Drink at least two litres of water a day. + Limit the intake of coffee, tea, alcohol and other fluids that increase water loss. .

RECOMMENDED HAIR FOODS

+ Palak, Paneer, Milk and Almonds: Any two daily. + Soya-bean or Chinese Cabbage: Any one daily + Kabuli Channa or Bajra: Any one weekly. + 12-14 glasses of water everyday. 

Written by James · Filed Under Tips for Good Hair 

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