Beautiful hair starts from within and it all comes down to the nutrients you feed it in fact, scientists have found evidence that your hair is a living record of your diet. The following explains which foods you can fill up on to see an improvement in your hair health. And be sure to check out next month’s post to find out some more!

Fill up on protein for stronger:
Protein foods are vital for maintaining healthy and strong hair, as it is made of protein. Not having enough in your diet could lead to dry, brittle hair. Always include a form of protein such as, lean, unprocessed meat, fish, eggs and dairy. There are also lots of plant protein sources that are useful to include in your diet such as soya and soya products, lentils, beans, chickpeas, quinoa, buckwheat, nuts and seeds.

Choose Brazil nuts for a healthy scalp:
Studies have found that selenium is an important mineral for hair health. This nutrient is a powerful antioxidant that keeps cells healthy, including maintaining a healthy scalp. It is found in fish, meats, eggs, bread, cereals, and nuts. Brazil nuts are a particularly good source, and eating just two or three a day will help provide you with adequate selenium.

Eat shellfish to keep your colour:
Copper has been found in scientific studies to contribute to hair pigmentation melanin is a natural pigment that determines the colour of your hair. The mineral copper is involved in the production of melanin and therefore can help maintain the natural colour of hair. Copper is found in a variety of foods such as shellfish, almonds, peanuts, wholegrain cereals and dark chocolate.

Superfood salad for thickness:
Iron deficiency is the most common in the world, especially in women, and it’s seen in many women experiencing hair loss. The hair follicles and roots are fed by a nutrient-rich blood supply. Iron is essential for healthy blood, and therefore, a deficiency in this mineral can disrupt the blood supply to hair follicles and impact their hair growth. To get adequate iron in your diet. try adding more lean red meats, tofu, eggs, beans, lentils, chickpeas, and green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and chard.