Winter causes a lot of problems with your hair. Not only because of the weather but the low temperatures can be damaging to your hair. This biotin smoothie will help keep your hair healthy over the cold season while providing it with the nutrients that your hair needs. You’ll need: 1 Large Banana 1 […]
Biotin is a vitamin with promotes hair growth and helps improve the metabolism of your protein. In order to prevent the necessity to take supplements, some research was done into the foods that are high in biotin: Swiss Chard Banana Avocado Sunflower Seeds Raspberries Coconut water All of these ingredients contain a lot of biotin […]
Today we will go over some of the foods that block DHT, which is proven to be a major cause of hair loss. The foods are split into 3 different groups. Foods that are high in Zinc, foods that are high in Biotin, and foods that are high in Phytosterols. Zinc is a mineral in […]
Avocado oil contains high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids (also known as omega-3 and omega-6 acids), suggesting it would be a good candidate for combating hair loss and increasing hair density. (Dreher & Davenport) Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids have been shown to reduce hair loss and increase hair diameter and density (Floc’h et al., […]
What follows is a list of “superfoods” that contain high levels of nutrients that benefit hair health and may help hair growth. If you read nicehair.org you’ll see many articles explaining how different nutrients, including biotin, amino acids, iron and branch chain amino acids, support hair growth in specific, proven ways. So this isn’t just […]
Nature may be the best medicine when it comes to both prevention and cure. You might be surprised by the healing power of the foods you probably see every day at the supermarket, but simply don’t consume regularly. This list has been put together to help you identify the superfoods your body needs most (if […]
From a chemical and structural standpoint, B12 (cobalamin) is the largest and most complicated vitamin that neither animals, nor plants can synthesize by themselves. It is found in a number of raw foods as a consequence of natural bacterial symbiosis, and is produced industrially through bacterial fermentation. The B12 complex also contains cobalt, a very […]
You may not realize this but iron deficiency is a cause of hair loss. Although it’s not as common a cause as DHT or stress, it is worth making sure you are not experiencing hair loss caused by an iron deficiency. The easiest and healthiest way to do this is to eat lots of vegetables […]
Quercetin is a flavonoid – a compound that naturally occurs in many fruits and vegetables. It is of particular interest due to the positive effects it has on human health. It can act as a natural anti-inflammatory, it has anti cancerous properties and has many more benefits. To give you some context, one large red […]
B vitamins are key for hair and skin health. They are also key for stress recovery and exercise recovery. Intense exercise and high stress levels drains the body of B vitamins, which is likely to be partly why stress causes hair loss. By following a diet high in B vitamins you can help feed your […]
Biotin is required for cellular growth. Healthy cellular growth is needed for hair growth and healthy skin appearance Biotin is required for the production of amino acids — amino acids are key to hair growth Biotin supplementation has be shown to increase hair growth and restore hair color Read on to see how you can […]
We often look to orange juice and other fruits for vitamin C. But fruits are high in sugar, which may cause health problems. The ideal way to maintain or increase vitamin C levels is by consuming vegetables high in vitamin C. So lets take a look at the top vegetables for vitamin C content. Here […]
Vitamin B12 is a vitamin usually associated meat. It is a vitamin that helps to make your nerve cells and red blood cells healthy. It plays a role in making DNA and it’s a vitamin that helps your brain to function. If you are vegetarian, it is possible to substitute meats with dairy products like […]
Hair is made of keratin. Keratin is a form of protein. It needs several key amino acids in order to grow. There are several key amino acids that can actually make your hair grow thicker, faster and shinier. Amino acids are most commonly found in meat. Therein lies the origin of the myth that vegetarianism […]
Hair is made primarily of a protein called keratin. Hair keratin is formed from 16 amino acids, which become ‘keratinized’ (they form keratin) in the scalp, before hair emerges from the scalps surface. Your hair needs amino acids to be sent to the scalp to form keratin and grow hair. So you might assume that […]
You’ve probably heard the term “superfood,” but might not know exactly what it is. There’s no official definition, but generally speaking, it refers to a very nutrient-dense food. Superfoods provide maximum nutrition for the calories they contain. B vitamins are sometimes known as the “Happy Vitamin”. Besides elevating your energy levels and your mood, they […]
Powdered green drinks are mixtures of dried vegetables, herbs and fruits. Good quality, organic ones like the ones on this page are extremely good for your health.
