Ten foods that will help natural hair growth

We all want to rock our full blown hair, complete in all its natural glory, like a goddess. Having a full length natural hair is part of the hair goals for many of us and there’s one way to turn that desire into reality. Food. Certain foods come packed with nutrients that help your natural hair growth. Making these foods a part of your diet is a great way to ensure your natural hair gets all the nourishment it needs to grow well. Below is a selection of some of these healthy choices your hair is going to absolutely love.

1) Eggs

We start off with eggs. Eggs are a great natural source of protein and biotin. Two nutrients that go a long way (pun intended) in promoting hair growth. Hair is basically made from protein so it is an obvious thing while a protein rich food kickstarts our list and biotin helps prevent hair loss. Besides there are many ways to introduce eggs into your diet which makes it a great choice for hair growth.

2) Beans

Beans are also protein packed and help generate hair growth. It is also an alternative to eggs for those who may prefer a strict vegetarian diet and is worth including into your meal regimen.

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3) Oranges and other citrus fruits

Oranges and other citrus varieties are great as a tasty healthy snack option and they also boost hair growth because they are rich with all the goodness of vitamin C, a vitamin that helps in collagen production which in turn are great for the growth of your natural hair.

4) Vegetables

Healthy meal diets usually have veggies incorporated and they are fabulous not only for overall health but also for the growth of your hair. Dark leafy vegetables provide iron to your body which is good news for your hair.

5) Carrots

Carrots are rich in vitamin A which promotes healthy hair growth. You can take advantage of that and the fact that carrots can be an excellent garnishing for many meals and win double with carrots.

6) Whole grains

Whole grains are replete with Biotin, zinc iron and a group of vitamin B varieties. Biotin rich value to hair growth is important as it is also important in production of new cells and protein generation. The other nutrients present are also key to hair growth and make whole grain a great choice for it.

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7) Avocado 

Avocadoes are great as a snack, good for adding to meals, now we also know they are a great choice for hair growth. This is because they contain vitamin E which improves blood circulation, key to healthy hair growth as it helps the follicles work better thus improving hair growth.

8) Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are not just delicious meal portions, they are also hair food so to speak. They contain  Beta carotene which the body converts into vitamin A which is important for the growth of your hair.

9) Fatty fish like salmon

Salmon contains omega 3 fatty acids which are connected to healthy hair development

10) Berries

Berries round off our selection. These little packages of goodness contain a lot of vitamins and other compounds that help your natural hair grow great.