May 09, 2023

Ten (easy-to-access) superfoods for healthy hair

by Natasha Bhagat

First, I want to preface this by saying that a diverse, healthy diet is not just for healthy hair, but a healthy you. But if you are looking for inspiration of foods to add into your diet which also benefit your hair greatly, then you have come to the right place. The second is that this list is going to have easy-to-access, things-you-can-find-in-your-standard-grocery-store-type foods.

So, in no particular order, here are the top ten superfoods to include into your diet for healthy hair:

	Rich in zinc, which is important for healthy hair growth and can help prevent hair loss.
	Leafy greens such as spinach and kale are high in nitrates and can help improve blood flow by dilating blood vessels. A great source of iron, which is important for healthy hair growth and preventing hair loss.
	Rich in healthy fats and vitamin E, which can help nourish hair and promote healthy growth.
	A good source of biotin, which is essential for healthy hair growth and can help prevent hair loss.
	Rich in vitamin C, which is important for collagen production and healthy hair growth.
	Rich in protein, which is essential for healthy hair growth.
	A good source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body and helps promote healthy scalp and hair growth
	A good source of protein, iron, and biotin, all of which are important for healthy hair growth.
	Fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids, which can help improve blood flow by reducing inflammation and increasing the flexibility of blood vessels.
	Contains flavonoids, which can help improve blood flow by increasing the flexibility of blood vessels.