{"id":17100,"date":"2015-08-04T15:32:04","date_gmt":"2015-08-04T14:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/?p=17100"},"modified":"2017-03-31T11:12:32","modified_gmt":"2017-03-31T10:12:32","slug":"the-top-10-foods-for-your-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/the-top-10-foods-for-your-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"THE TOP 10 FOODS FOR YOUR HAIR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Using a shampoo and conditioner isn’t enough for your hair; eating the right foods would help you achieve a luscious and shiny hair.<\/p>\n

Below are 10 foods your hair needs<\/p>\n

1. EGGS:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Eggs are rich in biotin. Biotin is a B vitamin that promotes hair growth and healthy scalp.<\/p>\n

2. LEAN RED MEAT:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Lean red meat is rich in iron. Deficiency in iron leads to hair loss or problems with hair growth.<\/p>\n

3. SPINACH:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Spinach is rich in vitamin A and C which helps produce sebum. Sebum is a scalp oil that works as a natural hair conditioner.<\/p>\n

4. BANANA:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Banana contains the mineral silica which helps improve hair thickness.<\/p>\n

5. SWEET POTATOES:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene which the body converts to vitamin A and vitamin A helps fight against dull hair and dry skin which causes dandruff.<\/p>\n

6. OYSTERS:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Oysters are rich in zinc which helps regulate the production of androgens. Low levels of androgen is associated with hair loss.<\/p>\n

7. CITRUS FRUITS:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and getting too little vitamin C makes the hair dry and weak.<\/p>\n

8. BEANS:<\/b><\/p>\n

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They are rich sources of iron-rich protein your hair needs.<\/p>\n

9. VEGETABLE OIL:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Healthy oils like olive, sunflower and peanut oil helps prevent your hair from getting dry and lackluster.<\/p>\n

10. OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, sardines etc help prevent dry scalp and dull hair.<\/p>\n

ViV<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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