04/07/2022
Hair wellness starts from within! โ
Foods for healthy, shiny hair
1. Canned Beansโ
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๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ: Protein โ
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Protein is also crucial for healthy and vibrant hair. Did you know that most of our hair is actually made of protein? When we donโt eat enough, our body reroutes the protein we do eat to our organs while ignoring non-essential functions like hair growth. โ
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2. Pumpkin Seedsโ
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๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ: Zincโ
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Zinc supports the production of sebum (the oil that protects your hair from moisture loss) at the base of the hair follicle. A lack of zinc has also been associated with hair loss. โ
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3. Flax Seedsโ
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๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ: Omega-3 fatty acidsโ
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Omega 3โs can reduce inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation in your body is linked to thinning hair, reduced hair volume and shrinking of the hair follicle. โ
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4. Lentils โ
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๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ: Biotinโ
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Biotin is necessary for keratin production, which is a foundational component of hair, skin and nails.โ
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5. Sweet Potatoes โ
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๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ: Beta carotene โ
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Sweet potatoes are a fantastic source of beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Every cell in our body needs vitamin A for growth, and this is especially important with our quickly-dividing hair cells! Vitamin A supports sebum production to moisturize, nourish and protect our hair from breakage.
