Hey there, viewers! We all want beautiful, thick hair, but for many of us, it’s not
as easy to grow. There are a lot of factors to consider when trying to grow your hair.
These are things like genetics, hormones, mental health and DIET.
In today’s video, we’ll talk about the 26 best foods for hair growth, according to experts.
Why are almond butter and tangerines on the top of our list? What about eggs and oatmeal?
Can salmon and spinach boost your hair growth? We’ll be talking about all of these AND more…
(Pause) Almond butter
Want beautiful, long hair? Start eating almond butter for breakfast. It’s packed with nutrients
that promote hair growth. The vitamin E present in almonds is particularly helpful.
In one study, participants were given 100 milligrams of vitamin E.
The group saw their hair grow by 34%. When you eat just one tablespoon of almond butter,
you will get around 4 milligrams of vitamin E. Your body needs only 15 milligrams a day.
But before you start digging into almond butter, remember that it’s high in calories as well.
Eat moderately. (Pause)
Tangerines Not a fan of almond butter?
How about some tangerines? You know why they’re so good for your hair? Vitamin C! It can help
with iron absorption. Getting your daily dose of iron is very important to maintain healthy hair.
Research has found out that iron deficiency is closely related to hair loss. By eating
tangerines regularly, you get all the vitamin C you need for your body to absorb the iron.
(Pause) Guava
We told you how good vitamin C is for your hair. If you don't like the idea of tangerines,
you can swap them for guavas. They’re high in vitamin C. Research has proven that vitamin C
supplements are very helpful in boosting hair growth in women.
The vitamin helps women who struggle with thinning hair. Guava has five times more
vitamin C than oranges. (Pause)
Red peppers Red peppers are also packed with vitamin C.
Eating half a cup of red peppers will give you more than enough.
This is especially important considering your body doesn’t produce any vitamin C on its own.
(Pause) Kiwi
Another delicious vitamin C fruit! If tangerines and guava don’t float your boat, maybe kiwi will!
They’re delicious, healthy, and loaded with antioxidants.
Kiwis can also help you avoid iron deficiency, which, in turn, prevents your hair from thinning.
(Pause) Salmon
Another way to get healthy hair is to eat omega-3 fatty acids. And what’s better for this
than good ol’ salmon? Salmon is a great source of omega-3’s. It’s also packed with vitamin D.
In one study, it was found that vitamin D can help stimulate hair follicles. Do you know what
this means? Faster hair growth! Eating salmon on the regular can help prevent bald spots.
Before you start eating salmon on a regular basis, remember
there are healthier versions. Salmon salad is certainly better than eating fried salmon.
(Pause) Clams
Clams are a great source of vitamin B12. Research has shown that B12
plays an important role in hair growth. If you eat just three ounces of clam,
you will get as much as 1400% of the B12 your body needs every day!
(Pause) Eggs
Eggs are a wonderful source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They have all the nutrients
you need to boost your hair growth, especially biotin. Eggs have a generous amount of biotin.
Wondering why biotin gets us so excited? Well, it offers tremendous benefits to your hair.
Experts say biotin can make your hair grow faster. It can also stop it from falling out.
Eggs also have vitamin D, which makes sure your hair remains strong and shiny.
In one study, it was seen that vitamin D can even help create new hair follicles.
(Pause) Oysters
Nutritional deficiencies can result in hair thinning.
You need several vitamins and minerals to rock a perfect head of hair.
One of these essential minerals is zinc. Not having enough can make your hair fall
out. Fortunately, experts have found that hair thinning caused by zinc deficiency is reversible.
One of the best ways to get zinc is to eat oysters. Six oysters can get you as much as
30 milligrams. This is more than double the amount you need on a daily basis.
(Pause) Spinach
Spinach is also packed with nutrients that can help your hair.
This green leafy veggie has a high amount of iron and magnesium. There’s one more reason why spinach
is great. It helps your hair produce sebum. Sebum makes sure your hair follicles are lubricated.
(Pause) Oatmeal
Oatmeal is packed with important nutrients such as iron, fiber, and zinc. These nutrients help
stimulate the growth of your hair. Want to add extra nutrition to your oatmeal bowl?
Throw in some chia seeds. They have more protein than soybeans. Chia seeds along with your oatmeal
will definitely make your hair look prettier. (Pause)
Greek yogurt Do you like yogurt?
Now, you have even more reason to eat it. Greek yogurt is another food source that can help with
hair growth. It has various B vitamins, including vitamin B5, which can help keep your hair healthy.
(Pause) Lentils
If you want longer hair, make lentils a part of your diet. They’re packed with folic acid.
Wondering why this is so important? It helps your body create red blood cells.
These red blood cells transport oxygen to different parts of your body,
including your scalp. This helps your hair grow healthy and strong.
(Pause) Liver
We told you how iron deficiency can make your hair fall out. There’s another way
to get your daily dose of iron, but it’s not as delicious. I’m talking about eating liver. I know
not everybody is into this idea, but you need to consider it. Liver is packed with iron and can
help you grow your hair. (Pause)
Blueberries Oxidative stress can be damaging to your hair.
You see, our body produces toxins when exposed to pollution and UV rays from the sun. These toxins,
also known as free radicals, damage cells in your body. This is known as oxidative stress.
Experts claim that oxidative stress can trigger your hair to fall.
The good news is that you can fix this by eating antioxidant-rich foods like blueberries.
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin B. You can make blueberry smoothies for
breakfast, or add them to your oatmeal. (Pause)
Barley Barley is another food source packed with vitamin
E. Just make sure it’s in your diet, and you'll see an amazing improvement in your hair health.
You can also include barley along with other food items that have similar nutritional value.
(Pause) Walnuts
Walnuts are good for your brain. Do you know what else they’re good for? Your hair!
Research has found that not having enough linoleic (lin-oly-ick) acid or alpha-linolenic acid can
damage your hair. Fortunately, walnuts are a good source of both these acids.
Walnuts will help you fix all the damage your gorgeous hair has had to go through.
(Pause) Carrots
Carrots have beta carotene, which your body can use to convert into vitamin A. This particular
vitamin makes sure your hair remains lustrous and bouncy. Vitamin A also boosts sebum production.
(Pause) Halibut
Research has found diabetes to be one of the biggest reasons behind hair loss.
You have to make sure your insulin levels stay normal if you want healthy hair.
Magnesium can help with this. And how do you get more magnesium in your diet?
By eating magnesium-rich foods like halibut. It’s one of the best sources of magnesium out there.
(Pause) Shiitake Mushrooms
Do you like mushroom soup? Maybe you need to have a bit more. It’s going to help your hair.
Shiitake mushroom is rich in copper. Research has shown copper is necessary
to strengthen the keratin protein found in hair. It also makes sure your hair color
stays in its natural state for a longer time. Eating one cup of cooked shiitake mushrooms will
get you around 1300 milligrams of copper. This is as much as 145% of the amount your body requires
on a daily basis. (Pause)
Chickpeas Chickpeas are great for your hair.
They’re packed with folate, which can improve the functionality of your red blood cells. And how’s
that good for your hair? An increase in red blood cells means there will be more oxygen transported
to all your organs. This includes your scalp. As a result, your hair growth will be faster.
(Pause) Spirulina
Spirulina is packed with protein and magnesium. Spirulina also has copper,
which strengthens keratin. Making it a part of your diet can help with hair loss.
(Pause) Marmite
Marmite isn’t just a delicious spread. It also helps improve your hair growth. Marmite is packed
with folic acid. Even one serving can give you around 100 milligrams. This is about 25%
of the folic acid women need on a daily basis. (Pause)
Peanut butter How about you swap the almond butter
for peanut butter? It’s also a good source of vitamin E. The more vitamin E you consume,
the better off your hair will be. (Pause)
Black beans Black beans are packed with lai-seen.
This is an essential amino acid that helps your body absorb iron and zinc. Scientists conducted
a study among women struggling with chronic hair thinning and hair loss. Results showed
adding lysine to iron supplementation brought about significant improvement in the condition.
(Pause) Fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals
Cereals are a popular breakfast staple. You can use them to your advantage. The next
time you go grocery shopping, go for fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals. These cereals
can give you all the iron your body needs on a daily basis. With your iron levels in place,
you won’t have to worry about thinning hair. Your diet plays a huge role in your hair health,
but what about other stuff? Surely there are other methods to regrow my hair! What if I don’t need
to change my diet? Let’s keep the conversation going with a couple more hair-related videos,
shall we? Here’s what you need to know… Check our video on 16 Easy Ways To
Control Hair Fall. You can also watch 10 Tips to Naturally Regrow Your Hair.
Go ahead, click one. Or better yet, watch both, and learn more about keeping hair healthy.
Will you be including any of these foods in your daily diet? Let us know in the comments below!