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Boost the health of your hair.
(From The Journal)
Byline: Katherine Neal
IN THE pursuit of a shiny head of hair, you might spend a fortune on the best shampoos and conditioners.
You need to consider however what you're eating or not eating can have a greater impact on the condition and health of your hair.
Hair responds to what you eat in the same way as your skin. Many of us just aren't getting enough of the right stuff to keep our hair looking its best. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to dull, dry and stringy hair. A lack of iron is known to cause thinning hair and a lack of essential fats can cause your hair to become dry.
People on low fat or no fat diets are at risk of consuming a lack of essential fats found in oily fish nuts and seeds.
If you're guilty of not giving your hair the food it needs here's a quick reminder; Ensure your diet includes; Regular supply of iron rich foods and this doesn't mean a steak everyday. Red meat is an excellent source of iron but shouldn't be eaten in excess. Try including other sources such as leafy green vegetables, chicken and turkey, eggs, dried apricots and whole grains.
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