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Foods which help grow stronger, longer hair – By Growitlong.info

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Salmon:

Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid which contains
large amounts of B12.  Both B12 and Omega helps the hair to grow
thicker and more vibrant.  Lack of Omega 3 and vitamin B12 will
result in dull lifeless hair and also less volume.
Nuts:

Nuts are packed with protein which is the building block of your
hair.  Try nuts like almonds, pecans and cashews.  They are also
a good source of zinc which makes your hair smooth.
Beans:

Beans are another source of plant protein which helps to grow
hair.  It also includes biotin, iron, folate, zinc. Deficiency of
biotin may lead to brittle hair.  Because beans are high in fiber
a diet high in beans helps to keep a cleansed system.  A clean
system facilities  better absorption of nutrients into the blood
stream which your hair needs for maximum growth.
Whole grains:

Iron, vitamins B, zinc are the property of whole grains which
play important role to give you long and healthy hair.
Whole-grain products including whole-wheat bread and fortified
whole-grain breakfast cereal gives healthy does of B vitamins,
iron and zinc. From the ingredients list, you can indentify
products of whole grains.
Seeds:

Seeds such as flaxseed, pumpkin and sesame add necessary oils
into your system.  Sesame seeds are known for giving your hair a
rich pigment and more shin.  Flax adds additional Omega 3 and it
is also a complete protein.  Pumpkin adds fullness.  Add these
seeds as a snack to your diet.

 

Vegetables:

Dark green vegetables like broccoli, Swiss chard and spinach
includes vitamins A & C, calcium and iron.  Cabbage also has a
high dosage of sulphur which is also lacking in hair that is
course, dry and brittle.  Add more cabbage daily for stronger
strands.

 

Eggs:

Eggs are high in vitamin B12, biotin and protein however; its
level depends on the way they are cooked. Use little oil or
butter to cook it. Vitamin B-12, biotin and protein helps to make
your hair long and healthy.

It may not always be easy to eat everything you need in the right
proportion that is why the right combination daily is needed to
get maximum results.  http://www.growitlong.info

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Avocado intake for healthy hair

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Avocados are packed with healthy fatty acids that are great for our skin,but also our kinky hair. Professionals recommend that a regular intake of this fruit will help you to receive the full avocado healthy hair benefits.

* The fatty acids in this fruit are critical to get and maintain strong and healthy hair. People who do not consistently have an intake of essential fatty acids often encounter problems with brittle and dry hair.

* Avocados contain more potassium than bananas.

*Avocados are an excellent source of minerals like potassium and calcium. It also has great sources of vitamins B,C,E &K, Folic acid, copper and fibers. All of these vitamins and minerals are necessary for a healthy scalp and healthy hair. Foods that are rich in these vitamins help to prevent hair loss.

*The fatty acids (monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and omega-3)  in avocados can increase the shine and bounce of your kinky hair.

My daughter and I try to eat 1 avocado per day with a little salt & pepper. What about you, do you eat avocados on a regular basis?

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Want healthy hair? – 5 tips to get and keep your kinky hair healthy

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1. Eat protein

Increase your daily intake of healthy protein. Most women do not get their recommended intake of 37-50 grams of protein per day, which can result in dull, limp and thinning hair. Consuming the recommended amount daily ensures thicker and stronger hair. Recommended healthy proteins – Soy, low-fat dairy, lean meats, fish and eggs.

2. Eat the rainbow for healthy hair

Up your intake of antioxidants and they will keep your kinky hair strong and healthy. Research shows that the phytochemicals found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables offers tremendous healthy hair benefits. Choose at least one daily service from each of the four rainbow color groups – red, orange, green and purple.

3. Eat good fats for healthy kinky hair

Eat more unsaturated fats to assist in strong, healthy hair growth.

Avocados, nuts, cold water fish (tuna, salmon, mackerel), flax seeds and walnuts.

4. Drink at least 48 ounces of water daily to keep your body and hair hydrated.

We all know that our type 4c kinky hair needs as much moisture as it can get, and we can never over moisturize our kinky hair, so get in as much as you can daily.

5. Take a multivitamin daily.

Source: www.ehow.com

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Putting the spotlight on Vitamin B Complex stress formula – By Chicoro

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Putting the Spotlight on Vitamin B Complex Stress Formula    

 

Hair is impacted by many things. Poor diet is the main issue. When you have a poor diet, hormones can become imbalanced. When you have stress, a lack of good nutrients means less food or nutrition that can be shared with body processes that are not essential. The formation of hair is one of those non essential body processes.

 

B vitamins are used as energy in our bodies. They are water soluble and the body cannot store them. These vitamins are essential for breaking down food into energy.

Energy is what our bodies use on the cellular level for food and nutrition.

 

When you have stress in your life, you lose more of these vitamins than normal. Who doesn’t have stress, right? Now couple this with poor nutrition. That means, with bad food, you are already starting out with depleted reserves of vitamin B. You are starting out with less than you need already. When you stress,  you lose the store of  B vitamins you have.

 

Your body wants to keep you alive, even if it means making you go bald. Thus, B vitamins that were meant and needed for the hair are diverted to critical systems such as those for breaking down hormones or food in your liver. I am making this overly simplistic to make a point.

Your hair can suffer. What you may want to consider, while you are trying to get your eating habits together and managing your stress, is to add a vitamin B complex supplement to your diet. Always talk to your doctor before you add something, especially if you are taking other medication.

 

If your hair is not getting what it needs from the inside, whatever you do on the outside will always be hindered. Optimize the care of your hair.  Consider a B vitamin complex stress formula when your life and your world are crazy busy, when the stress is at its apex and your food and diet are not the best.

 

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Chicoro

 

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Healthy dinner of the week- Salad and Salmon

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My best friend taught me about this salad. It is good and healthy.

Ingredients needed for salad.

1- Baby spinach or Romaine lettuce. Packed with vitamins A & C for healthy hair growth

2-Grilled chicken, broken down into strips. Protein needed for healthy hair.

3-Feta cheese, crumbled

4- Cilantro

5- Green grapes

6- Salad dressing

To get the best flavor, I recommend Cesar dressing.

If you would like, you can add these other ingredients:

Avocado, Bacon bits, Croutons, Cheddar cheese.

In a bowl, put in the baby Spinach , then add the grilled chicken. Add in the green grapes (after rinsing), then the cilantro. Put the feta cheese on top. Top off with salad dressing and that is the simple salad. The flavor of the green grapes with the cilantro and the feta cheese is the bomb.

Salmon – Rich in fatty acids, helps relieve dry scalp, packed with vitamin B-12 and iron.

You can use a salmon steak or a fillet. Melt down butter and rub over entire salmon, then season with your favorite salmon or seafood seasoning, only on the side without skin (if you choose a piece of fish with skin), then broil in the bottom of the oven on “broil” for approximately 5-6 minutes on each side. If you choose to, you can just let it sit for the full time without turning over. Make sure that your fish is completely pink and supple, before removing. All ovens are not the same.

This is a great quick and healthy dinner for the whole family. The foods in this dinner, will also assist in your healthy hair growth. Fell free to tweak this anyway that you would like and enjoy.

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