Healthy hair stems from a healthy scalp. One way to tell if you have healthy scalp is from the color of it. Check your scalp right now to see where you stand.
Pale: Congratulations. You have a healthy scalp!
Yellowish: Caution needed. Your scalp is signaling for attention.
Reddish: Danger zone. Your scalp is irritated and needs your utmost attention.
When your scalp is in a sensitive state, not only do you need to care for it from the outside, but you also need to nourish it from the inside. Your whole body is made of what you eat and your scalp is no exception.
For those of you in the caution to danger zone, as well as those who want to maintain your healthy scalp, here's what you should be eating:
Leafy Greens: Leafy greens like spinach are a good source of vitamin A and C as well as iron, beta-carotene and folate. These amazing nutrients keep your scalp moisturized and promote hair growth.
Liver: Liver is concentrated with vitamin A and B3, which enhances circulation in your scalp.
Fruits: Guava has more than 4 times the minimum daily recommended amount of vitamin C which protects your hair from breaking.
Fish: Salmon, sardines and mackerel are all packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which your body can't produce on its own. Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent hair loss and keep your scalp hydrated.
All of these foods improve your metabolism to produce healthy sebum for your hair.
On the other hand, what should you avoid?
Greasy Food:
Need we say more? Greasy food makes greasy skin. That's including your scalp. The oil causes clogged pores, which is the fundamental problem for hair loss.
Alcohol:
Alcohol slows the levels of zinc in your body – a necessary mineral for healthy hair and growth. It also dehydrates your scalp, making your hair more brittle.
Caffeine and spices:
Try to avoid stimulating food like caffeine and spices. They may cause irritation to your scalp.
Use this simple guideline and start paying attention to what you eat. Beautiful hair can be controlled from the inside out.
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