WHY NUTRITION IS SO IMPORTANT FOR HAIR
There is a very close relationship between your diet & nutrition with your hair.
Diet is essential when it comes to the health of your hair.
Let’s go through some of our top tips to ensure your hair is at its healthiest.
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PROTEIN IS A MUST
A strand of hair is mostly protein, meaning your hair needs protein to grow. "Hair and nails are made of different protein types called Keratin. At any given time, about 90% of your hair is in a growing phase. For each strand, this growing phase lasts 2 to 3 years. At the end of that time, hairs enter a resting phase that lasts about three months before they are shed and replaced by new hair. If you don't eat enough protein within your diet, a disproportionate number of hairs may go into the resting phase.
If many hairs enter the resting phase simultaneously, your hair loss can become more noticeable and perhaps alarming. If not getting enough protein is the reason, you can fix that through your diet. I would recommend at least 140g of protein with breakfast and lunch. The best proteins are "primary" proteins such as
red meat
lean meat
fish
eggs
poultry
cheese.
The "secondary" proteins such as beans, lentils, pulses, nuts etc. don't contain the same amount of essential amino acids as "primary" proteins, and they are not easily absorbed into the body's system. The best proteins are usually agreed as eggs, particularly egg whites. That is because the body most easily and readily absorbs the proteins from egg whites.
Our breakfast fav: EGGS! The best recipe for healthy hair. How do you like your eggs in the morning?
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STAY HYDRATED
We always recommend, as does every scientist in the world, to try and drink at LEAST 1.5-2 litres of water a day. But, of course, this is dependent on activity level & climate. The reason it’s super important to stay hydrated, just like your skin, our scalp can also become dehydrated!
If your scalp is dry, it’s not making for the best growing environment! Think of it like a plant that needs water throughout the day.
Our tip: Add lemon and mint to your water to switch it up.
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SUPPLEMENTS
A well-balanced diet will ensure you get all the vital nutrients for your hair. In saying this, how a body processes these foods can vary. Some may have a quick metabolism, others slow. The lifestyle factor is also how much you smoke, drink, and exercise. With all this in mind, an individual's nutritional needs may need assistance or a boost. Supplements can take 2-3 months to "work"; they are not a quick fix, precisely as the name suggests. When taking them, stick with them for at least three months. Here is a variety of the types available and suitable for assistance in hair growth and development
Calcium
Collagen
Magnesium
Omega- 3
Biotin
Iron Zinc
Vitamin b6
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Soy protein
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ALL ABOUT THE JUICE SHOTS
One of our favourite nutrition tips for hair health, are juice shots / juices!
Did you know that juicing is a great way of boosting hair growth? Full of all the right nutrients, this is definitely a crucial step in your hair health diet journey.
Some of our favourite juices include, apple juice, carrot juice, cucumber juice & guava juice. Get making yours for the hot summer days to get the best hair results.
Make sure you consume a good balance of protein and complex carbohydrate. Drink, Drink, Drink – hydrate your system with at least 1.5 – 2 litres of water per day Limit your salt – too much can cause water retention