The Best Foods To Fight Hair Loss And The Secret Of Biological Good Approaches To Protect Hair

By Eugene Yeng


The best foods to fight hair loss are foods that everyone already knows should form the mainstay of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, genetics plays a considerable role in selecting the type, color, and thickness of our tresses and the onset and speed of graying or balding. Of course, by the time we start worrying about this, the damage might be irreversible, but a controlled diet might prevent further deterioration. This is not yet a scientific fact, but indications show a definite connection.

Dietary relationships to balding differ between men and women. For men, it is usually about high testosterone levels; they increase in parallel to the intake of meat and fat. For women, it is usually about poor gastrointestinal digestion. A low-fat diet is recommended for men and consuming active acidophilus cultures for women; good yogurt contains these cultures. Eating lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, legumes and whole-grain cereals also aids digestion.

Green vegetables are among the top sources of vitamins A and C. The scalp produces a natural, oily hair conditioner, called sebum, using these vitamins. Particularly rich sources are dark-green vegetables; Swiss chard, broccoli, spinach, and kale. These are also good for iron and calcium. Spinach is a food that is generally better when cooked, though occasionally you can use it raw, in a salad.

Pulses and legumes are high sources of protein, iron, zinc, and biotin. Zinc is important for developing protein structures. Brittle hair might be a symptom of biotin deficiency. The most successful diets emphasize these foods; a minimum of three cups weekly is preferable. Proteins in beans, legumes or chickpeas is most absorbed when combined with wholegrain rice.

Chickpeas are one of nature's best sources of zinc and vitamin B-6 and they have highly accessible protein. Zinc, taken in combination with vitamin A, helps prevent dandruff. Roast beef contains a similar balance of nutrients.

Almonds are also high in protein; they are a good source of iron and Vitamin E. Almonds apparently reduce cholesterol.

Whole wheat is a high-fiber food, rich in iron and silica. Silica enables the body to absorb many of the minerals and vitamins.

Crushed oats is an excellent source of fiber, iron, magnesium and potassium.

Fatty fish is a high-protein source of iron and essential omega-3 fatty acids that are vital to the healthy scalp. Salmon is the most respected fatty fish and has loads of vitamin B-12. For vegetarians, a tablespoon or two of fresh-ground flax-seed is the best fish substitute.

Nothing is quite as beneficial as the 'super-foods'. Spirulina, chlorella, broccoli sprouts, fresh vegetables, all the berries, ginger, garlic and the whole smorgasbord of herbs and spices fall into this 'food group'.

Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron and develop collagen. Vitamin D is essential to brain function so get some sun on your body - without toxic sun-lotion - for ten minutes when it is low in the sky.

Be conscious that loading your plate with these foods is not enough to fight the loss of your crowning glory; use locally grown, fresh and organic products. Insecticides are terribly destructive to the human body - as agricultural workers know. Organic farming is also best for the health of the environment.




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