Certain foods will provide the essential minerals and nutrients, restoring thick and shiny hair.
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| Mushroom:Mushrooms provide the mineral copper, which can help hair maintain its natural color. In fact, a 2012 study found that low copper levels may be linked to premature graying. |
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| Pumpkin seeds:About 1/2 cup of roasted pumpkin seeds provides 19% of your daily requirement of zinc, a mineral that can help prevent dry scalp. Combine other zinc-rich foods, such as cereals, pork, yogurt, and cashews, to help you reach your daily zinc requirement. |
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| Chicken:Not getting enough protein can cause hair loss every day. A 35-gram portion of chicken provides about 75% of the protein you need to keep your hair strong. Vegetarians can reach for chickpeas (15 grams of protein per cooked cup) or lentils (18 grams of protein per cooked cup) instead. |
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| Strawberry:Your body needs vitamin C to help make protein, which is needed for hair growth. Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C. You can also get other great sources of vitamin C from peppers, guava, and citrus fruits. |
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| Almond:Almonds are also a great source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that can absorb energy from skin cells. It can even help repair sun damage on your scalp. |
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| Beans:Iron deficiency can be a cause of thinning hair. Women under 50 need 18 mg of iron a day, while those over 50 only need 8 mg. One cup of white beans has almost 8 mg of iron. |
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| Salmon:When you're low in healthy fats, your hair starts to lose its natural shine. Salmon is rich in omega fatty acids that help give hair extra shine. The American Heart Association recommends two 3.5-ounce servings per week. Flaxseeds are also a great source of fatty acids. |
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