Healthy Eating = Healthy Hair!
Most of are aware that on average hair will grow ¼ to ½ inch each month. Want to give your hair grow a boost? Want stronger hair? Work on growing healthier and stronger cells through diet.
Healthy Eating: A nutrient-rich balanced diet filled with lean protein; omega-3 fatty acids; zinc; vitamins A, C, B-12; iron; biotin; and calcium.
Healthy eating is not only important for healthy hair growth, it is absolutely essential.
While Saba Botanical’s line of 100% natural herbal hair care products are a great help to grow and maintain lustrous, radiant hair –adding a routine of healthy eating will further enhance your all natural beauty.
EAT HEALTHY FOODS for HEALTHY HAIR:
1. Salmon. Why? Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B-12 and iron.
2. Dark Green Vegetables.Why? Vitamin A and C, iron and calcium.
3. Beans Why? Protein, iron, zinc, and biotin.
4. Nuts Why? Selenium (in Brazil nuts); Walnuts: alpha- linolenic acid; Cashews, pecans, almonds: zinc.
5. Poultry Why? High-quality protein, iron.
6. Eggs Why? High-quality protein, biotin, vitamin B-12.
7. Whole Grains Why? Zinc, iron, B vitamins.
8. Oysters Why? Zinc.
9. Low-Fat Dairy Products Why? Calcium, protein (in whey and casein).
10. Carrots Why? Vitamin A (promotes a healthy scalp).
Healthy eating will produce healthy hair that will “love” you back. How? Every time you look in the mirrror, you’ll love your new found radiant, supple and healthy hair!
*Source: WebMD. Author: Hilary Parker. Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD.
"The Healthy Eating Pyramid and Plate", from the Harvard School of Public Health.
(Photo credit: Harvard School of Public Health)
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