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Grow Thicker Hair – Superfoods for Ravishing Locks

If you want to grow thicker hair, consume more super foods that allow your hair to be healthy naturally. Some foods are packed with the vitamins your body needs to help your hair flourish.

You can literally eat your way to more gorgeous, luscious locks!

You can also opt to take vitamin supplements for your hair when you don’t have time to eat right but some foods are easy to include in your diet regularly and yummy to your tummy!

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Thin hair is an ongoing problem for many people once they start aging. The SAD (Standard American Diet) lacks many of the important nutrients your body needs to create better hair growth. Counteract the deficiencies by including more nutrient packed foods in your diet more often!

Super Foods to Grow Thicker Hair



  • Salmon or Tuna

    Salmon is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids and is a good source of lean protein. It also contains both vitamin B12 and iron. Tuna is another high quality protein that is rich in a variety of important nutrients that include Selenium, Magnesium, Potassium, Niacin, vitamins B1 and B6, and omega 3 fatty acids.

    Essential omega fatty acids are needed to support a healthy scalp, which assist hair follicles to grow thicker hair. A deficiency in omega’s can result in a dry scalp, which can result in dull, lifeless hair. A dry scalp can also produce dandruff.

    Essential fatty acids are essential for good hair health but they cannot be made by your body. Instead, they must be obtained from foods or from outside sources such as fish oil supplements. If you're prone to fish burps, try enteric coated fish oil supplements.

    If you’re vegan or vegetarian you can instead include one or two tablespoons of ground flaxseed in your daily diet or opt for flax oil, olive oil, or other cold pressed oils, which are all good sources of plant-based omega 3 fats.

  • Dark Green Vegetables

    Spinach, broccoli, collards, green leaf lettuce, and Swiss chard are all excellent sources of vitamin A and vitamin C. Your body needs these nutrients to produce sebum, which is the oily substance secreted by your hair follicles. Sebum helps your hair look shiny and is natures built in hair conditioner.

    Dark green vegetables also provide iron and calcium, which help you grow thicker hair.

  • Beans

    Legumes like kidney, lima, navy, pinto, garbanzo beans and lentils should be an important part of your hair diet to grow thicker hair. Not only do they provide plenty of protein to promote hair growth, but they also provide iron, zinc, and biotin.

    Biotin is key for the growth of your hair, nails, and skin.

    For best results, try and consume at least three or more cups of lentils or beans each week.

  • Nuts

    Brazil nuts are one of nature's best sources of selenium, an important mineral for a healthy scalp. Walnuts contain alpha linolenic acid which is an omega 3 fatty acid that helps condition your hair. They are also a terrific source of zinc, as are cashews, pecans, and almonds. A zinc deficiency can lead to hair loss, so make sure nuts are a regular part of your diet if you want to grow thicker hair.

    A small handful a day is more than enough to give your body it needs to grow thicker hair.

  • Poultry

    Chicken or turkey are high quality proteins and are a super food for hair health.

    When you don't consume enough protein or eat low quality protein foods, you won't get the nutrients your body needs to have thick, lush hair. Without protein, you can experience weak brittle hair. A profound protein deficiency can even result in the loss of hair color.

  • Poultry also contains iron that has a high degree of bio-availability. This simply means your body can assimilate the iron more easily so your body is better able to use it and reap the benefits more quickly.

  • Eggs

    When it comes to healthy hair, it doesn't matter how you like them. You can boil them, fry them, scramble them, or mix them raw into shakes. Eggs are simple and easy to fix and are one of the best protein sources you can find.

    They also contain high amounts of biotin in the yolks and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients.

  • Whole Grains

    Whole grain foods, which include whole-wheat bread, fortified whole grain breakfast cereals, and even some cereal bars give your body a healthy dose of zinc, iron, and B vitamins.

    Whole grain snacks can also boost energy when you're suffering from late afternoon fatigue and still have hours to go before supper.

  • Oysters, Beef or Lamb

    Oysters, beef, and lamb are all good sources of zinc, which plays a vital role for the protein synthesis in your body. Zinc is also important to the health of your skin.

    Other good sources of zinc include turnips, peas, oats, peanuts, almonds, whole wheat grain, pumpkin seeds, ginger root, and pecans.

    If you have a deficiency, you may notice white spots on your finger nails.

  • Low-Fat Dairy Products

    Low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth. They also contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources. You can also get high protein from protein shakes or choose whey isolate to mix into shakes.

    Low fat cottage cheese is also another dairy food you can snack on during the day. Blend in a couple tablespoons of flaxseeds or walnuts for omega 3 fatty acids plus zinc power.

  • Carrots

    Carrots are packed with Vitamin A, which also promotes a healthy scalp. Include raw carrots in your diet as snacks or toppings on your salad. Remember too, the skin of carrots (and most veggies) contains the most nutrients, so don't remove the skin off of them. Try rubbing them under cold water instead.

    Lightly steamed carrots are also a good way to fix carrots. Top with a drizzle of butter and a sprinkle of dill weed for even more health benefits and terrific flavor. You can also add carrots to homemade soups and stews.

    Eat a Balanced Diet for Optimum Hair Growth

    Low calorie diets often lack some of the most important nutrients to grow thicker hair, including omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamin A. In addition to stunting hair growth, some low calorie diet plans may even cause you to lose hair.

    Crash diets or yo yo diets can also affect the cycle of hair growth. Losing a significant amount of weight in a short period of time can affect the normal hair rhythm. It only takes two or three months to notice at least some hair loss. This is usually a temporary problem that you can counteract simply by eating a well balanced diet, full of nutrient rich foods.

    If you want to grow thicker hair, variety is the spice of the life of your hair. A balanced diet full of the right foods will help keep your hair healthy.

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