I don't know about the men out there, but I know
most women care A LOT about the quality, texture, and overall
fabulousness of their hair. I might go as far as saying that I...I mean some of us, can be pretty vain about our tresses.
It's OK to admit, I won't tell.
A woman's hair can be her badge of beauty, or a sign that she is a hot-mess without a mirror or a best friend. For most of us keeping it from breaking, being dry, or unruly is our only concern.
On my journey towards living the most natural life I can muster, I've discovered that my hair was the one thing I had sorely overlooked. Being
a crunchy Black girl I had to overcome some deep issues (mostly fearing looking like some cotton-pickin slave). More on that in another post.
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| Luscious Locks |
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| Hot Mess |
NE WAYSSSS...I've now been free of the
creamy crack for over 5 months (praise Jesus!). I've removed all the
harmful chemicals from my hair product arsenal---stripping it down to only the bare essentials, and replacing the necessary stuff with all natural products like
Jason's Biotin Shampoo & Conditioner.
But wait! It's not
just about what you put ON your hair, it's also about what you put IN it.
Our hair is a living, breathing, part of our body that needs all the same vitamins and nutrients to thrive. So if you aren't eating right, then you aren't going to have
the shiny, voluminous hair you deserve.
So do yourself a favor and feed your hair from the inside out with these
5 hair strengthening foods.
Salmon
This fresh water friend packs a one-two punch of
Omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Without essential fats your scalp becomes dry and your hair as dull as 10th grade Math ( do you really care what time the trains will get into the station?). Just be sure to get wild caught salmon to avoid the antibiotics and
other nasty stuff that gets pumped into many farm raised fish. If you fancy a vegetarian or vegan diet include one or two tablespoons of ground flax seed in your meals for some plant-based omega-3 fats.
Dark Green Vegetables
Turns out Popeye knew a thing or two (although it makes me wonder why he was bald if he was eating so much spinach). Dark green veggies like
swiss chard, broccoli and kale are chocked full of Vitamins B & C. Both contribute to creating
sebum, an oily substance secreted from your hair follicle that acts as a natural conditioner.
Beans
They're not just a musical fruit! Legumes like lentils and kidney beans are not only a great source of protein (which your hair is made from) but they also provide an ample amount of
biotin, which can prevent our locks from feeling brittle. Just make sure you don't plan on any hot dates after ingesting these bad boys.
Nuts
I am a HUGE fan of almonds. We drink almond milk, roast them, put them in salads, or grab a handful as a snack. Turns out pecans, cashews, and almonds contain lots of zinc. If you have a zinc deficiency you might notice a large amount of shedding when you comb or brush your hair. So save your hair, and stuff you face with nuts!
Eggs
While I know this won't work for my only veggie lovin crunchy friends, the rest of us could stand a few more eggs in our diet if we want to load up on hair strengthening protein, B-12, and biotin.You can even apply a lightly beaten egg right on your hair for a deep conditioning treatment.
Got any food tips for growing strong healthy hair? Share your crunchy wisdom below!
Washing, Rinsing, Repeating in Granolaville,
2 comments:
Yogurt! I eat it every morning. It is a great source of calcium which helps promote hair growth. Not to mention, it is great for the digestive system. So to say, killing two birds with one stone! On another note, flaxseeds are high in estrogen which is not too good unless you are menopausal or happen to have low estrogen. So I would suggest trying other methods unless low estrogen is an issue. But I do have to say, I have never heard of Swiss Chard???
Great tips, I definitely have to start eating more of these items :)
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