Its been a lot of talk lately in the salon about how to have healthy hair. Well I have been doing a lot of research on the side to find out why someones hair may grow healthier than someone else’s. Well my conclusion is that in this day and  age we all don’t eat the best that we could, and that reflects through our hair, skin and nails.  When I saw this list however, it happens to be some of my FAV foods, all which are high in protein. I borrowed this from The Ladies Home Journal, but every research that I did had these same foods listed.  As women I know how important it is to have great hair… Which is the number 1 reason I specialize in extensions, and also recommend using the best products available. MOROCCAN OIL is the leading #1 product in the WORLD! I will do a whole different blog on that because I can go on forever about it 🙂 I only sell products I 100% believe in!

 

[From>Ladies Home Journal]

Good hair nutrition begins with getting enough protein, which is the building block of your hair. Then you need complex carbohydrates to help assemble the proteins for hair growth. “Once you’ve considered protein, then getting iron in absorb-able forms is one of the single most important minerals as far as hair growth is concerned,” says Thompson. Other important vitamins and minerals include B complex, which is associated with energy production and building good hair and skin issues, folic acid, B12, and zinc.

In his book The Hair Bible: A Complete Guide to Health and Care (Aurum, 2003), famed hairdresser Philip Kingsley stresses the importance of eating a healthy and protein-packed breakfast each day. He says that in the morning your energy levels to your hair follicles are at their lowest. Here, a list of foods that Thompson and Kingsley recommend be consumed along with fresh fruits and vegetables.

BEEF

If you don’t have high cholesterol, Thompson recommends eating red meat twice a week for optimal hair health. Not only does beef have the protein you need, but also B vitamins, iron, and zinc, important minerals for healthy hair.

Recommended Serving Size: 3.5 ounces of roasted, lean beef, 175 calories

EGGS OR EGG WHITES

Vegetarian? Can’t eat red meat for health reasons? Then egg whites are the way to go. “If you can’t eat an animal protein, egg whites are the next best thing,” says Thompson. “Their value is underestimated in our society.”

Recommended Serving Size: One large egg, 84 calories

BROWN SHORT-GRAIN RICE

You should have complex carbohydrates, which feed you energy over a longer period of time than refined carbohydrates, with your protein source at meals. Brown short-grain rice is an ideal form. It’s also a good source of B vitamins and some fiber.

Recommended Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry rice, 179 calories

COTTAGE CHEESE

Try low-fat cottage cheese for a protein-packed breakfast or lunch on the go when you don’t have time to make eggs. Top it with some fresh berries for an added serving of fruit. Plus, cottage cheese is also a good source of calcium.

Recommended Serving Size: Scant half cup of 1 percent fat cottage cheese, 72 calories

BACON

Although it’s not a good food to eat if you’re trying to lose weight, Kingsley recommends eating a normal serving of bacon for extra B vitamins, zinc, and protein.

Recommended Serving Size: Fried bacon, 3.5 ounces, 576 calories

SALMON

Try it smoked or fresh at breakfast, lunch, or dinner for a good dose of protein along with B vitamins, including B12, and other vitamins and minerals.

 

All for now… Happy eating 🙂

~adelle