Although hair is not essential to life, it is of great cosmetic value. An individual becomes excessively anxious and fretful when the hair starts falling, thinning, or disappearing. While foods and diet cant help in the management of hair loss which is attributed to genetic factors, it can help in the management of hair loss which is associated with inadequate nourishment and imbalanced diet. Here are some hair foods that not only promote hair growth quickly but also maintain healthy hair.
Foods for Fast Hair Growth: Alfalfa to Maintain Thick and Healthy Hair
The healthy condition of the scalp and hair, depends to a very great extent on the sufficient intake of vital nutrients in the daily diet. Here are three wonder ‘hair foods’ that guarantee remarkable hair growth and put a stop to hair loss.
The juice of Alfalfa, taken everyday, promotes good hair growth. Taking alfalfa sprouts is equally beneficial. A cupful of alfalfa provides a wide array of useful phytochemicals.
Alfalfa supplies a significant amount of vitamin B2, B5, and folic acid. These nutrients are necessary for good hair growth. Additionally, this legume provides trace elements such as zinc, copper, manganese and magnesium, all of which are important for a healthy scalp and strong hair roots.
Use alfalfa sprouts as a layer in sandwiches, burgers and salads. They make wholesome and crunchy additions.
Food to Grow Hair Quickly and Naturally: Wheat Germ for Damage Free Thick Hair
Wheat germ is comprised of the embryo or the sprouting section of the grain. It is the vitamin and mineral rich embryo of the wheat kernel. Hence, it is chock full of all the essential and vital elements that are necessary for the growing plant.
Wheat germ has large quantities of thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, riboflavin, potassium, and essential fatty acids, that are required for healthy hair. The vitamin E content of the wheat germ provides the hair with a natural sheen. Deficiency of these critical nutrients, particularly, the vitamin B group, results in severe hair damage and hair loss.
The best form in which wheat germ is consumed is as breakfast cereal with milk or yogurt. Wheat germ works nicely in muffins, pancakes, salads, casseroles and protien shakes.
Hair Growth Food : Milk Stimulates Thick Hair Growth
Milk is an excellent source of high quality protein. Milk contains 80 % casein and 20 % whey protein. Proteins are the building blocks that are essential for maintaining a healthy scalp and disease free hair roots.
What’s more, milk contains a good supply of B vitamins and the mineral calcium. Consuming two servings of milk or its products everyday is recommended. Blend together one cup milk, a slice of banana and pinch of cinnamon to make a delicious milk shake.
Reference:
H.K. Bakhru, Home Remedies, Loss of Hair, Published by Orient Paperbacks, Delhi, 1996.
Shweta Shah - A practicing homeopath using aromatherapy, yoga, acupressure and diet in patient management
