Winter is a season of cosiness, hot soups, blankets and the beautiful sight of snow-covered mountains. But as the temperature lowers, our body starts experiencing a lot of changes, like in bones, skin and Hair. When it comes to hair, no one wants to experiment with anything.

Hair health depends majorly on what we eat, and what our diet preferences are. So let’s first talk about what diet we should opt for healthy hair. When we start eating unhealthy, first signs can be seen on the face and then the hairs are the most affected.

What comes to your mind when we talk about healthy hair diet? Salad? Green Veggies? Basically, a healthy diet is what has vitamins, nutrients (both macro and micro), minerals and antioxidants.

We have well-researched and will surely tell you what foods are a 10 for your hair. But first keep a check on your water intake too, as water is beneficial for the body, skin and hair. Do you know how much water is required for our body to work properly? 2 litres? 3 litres? 8 litres? There is no bar to the rumours. According to Ayurveda, You should have 1lts of water for 20kgs of your body weight. Like if you weigh 60 kgs then you should drink 3lts of water in a day, and that too sip by sip. Let’s get to the main highlight of this topic.

Foundation of healthy hair:

1. Iron

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. People experience low Hg, Anaemia, Hair loss, OCD, Irregular periods, and Abnormal heart rate. So in order to cut these problems off your life you should have enough iron in your body for better working. Iron binding protein, aka The Serum ferritin, level is considered to be a good indicator of healthy hair.

What foods can fulfill iron deficiency?

Green leafy Vegetables such as Spinach | Nuts and Seeds | Dry fruits | Tofu

Using utensils made of iron metal for cooking can also help in iron intake in our body.

2. Protein

Protein is as important for hair growth as oxygen for us to live, because hair follicles are mostly made of protein. Our body requires 0.8g per kilo grams of protein every day. Check your protein intake in your diet. Deficiency of protein is not good for overall health. Increase the intake, if needed, for hair growth and hair strength. To calculate how much protein you need in your diet daily – Multiply your body weight by 0.8, for eg. If you weigh 75 kgs then you should have 60 grams of protein daily.

What foods are high in protein?

Eggs | Almonds | Chicken Breasts | Milk | Cheese | Yogurt | Soya bean | Pulses

3. Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron. Vitamin C is responsible for collagen production in the body which has anti-aging properties and results in shine on the face and hair. Vitamin C also works as an antioxidant for the body. This vitamin is also responsible for hair strengthening.

What are the sources of Vitamin C?

Lemon | Guava | Kiwi | Avocado | Black currants | Strawberries | Broccoli

4. Vitamin E

You must have heard people suggesting to add Vitamin E capsules in your hair oil / hair pack for hair problems and shine. Some even recommend eating it for better skin and hair health. But as we earlier told you, everyone does not believe in experimenting with food. Vitamin E protects the scalp from damage. Damaged scalp results in poor hair quality and hair loss.

What are the natural sources of Vitamin E?

Almonds | Peanuts | Sunflower seeds | Avocados | Broccoli | Tomatoes | Egg | Olive oil

5. Omega 3

Omega 3 Fatty acids found in Fish oil triggers hair growth, promotes hair strength and nourishes hair follicles. Omega 3 can also benefit in lowering the Triglyceride levels and may relieve RA factor.

What foods are high in Omega 3?

Fish | Sea Food | Flax Seed | Canola Oil | Soybean | Egg

Somehow people believe in Ayurveda and no doubt Ayurveda gives the best results with no side effects, provided you are not allergic to a particular herb. Remember every cloud has a silver lining.

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Ayuugain’s Ayurvedic hair oil is packed with 2 essential oils – Sesame oil and Almond Oil and 20 herbs like Reetha, Neem Patra, Amla, Harad, Bhringraj, Black onion seeds commonly known as kalonji, Jatamansi and many other, for healthy tresses.

FAQs

Q 1. What foods are good for hair according to Ayurveda?

Foods rich in Iron, omega-3, Protein, vitamins E, A, C, and D are gold mines for hair, especially if you’re having a lot of hair issues. Foods like Almonds, Nuts, Eggs, Green leafy veggies, and Fish Oil promote scalp health and stimulate hair growth.

Q 2. How can I regrow my hair in Ayurveda?

Through Ayurveda, you can nourish your hair and prevent hair loss. You may regrow your hair through Ayurvedic treatments but in the case of pattern baldness, only 10% of people are able to regrow their hair, under specific circumstances. However, adding Ashwagandha to your diet can prevent the early stage of Baldness.

Q 3. Which foods improve hair growth?

Ashwagandha, Amla, Onion, Almonds, Nuts, Eggs, Seafood, and Green vegetables, help in fulfilling the deficiencies in the body. They not only work on hair but enhance skin making it clear and glowing.

Q 4. How to get healthy hair according to Ayurveda?

There is no hard and fast rule of what to eat and what not to eat. Yet there are some precautions that should be followed like having a healthy diet, drinking enough water, massaging your scalp to stimulate blood flow, and many more. Your hair cannot grow or get healthy overnight but following a healthy routine can make you see visible changes in a few days. Add protein, Vitamin C, A, D, and Omega 3 in your diet, and Drink water daily according to your weight, as we mentioned earlier.

Q 5. How to thicken my hair in Ayurveda?

Thickness of hair depends on many factors like genetics, diet, how you wash your hair, what oil you use, your daily routine, stress levels, and exposure to pollution or weather. You first need to find what is actually causing your hair problems. You can use thickening shampoos, shampoos with less or no chemicals, use Lukewarm or cold water to wash your hair, try not to wash your hair with hair water, reduce your stress levels, limit screen time, cover your hair while traveling even under sun as you cover your eyes and face.

Q 6. Which dosha causes hair fall?

This is yet another important topic. According to Ayurveda, your health is based on 3 doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These doshas are a balance of 5 elements of the world – Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Space. Vata basically has 2 elements: space and air. Pitta has Fire and Water. Kapha has Earth and Water. Hair fall is actually due to an increase in Pitta dosha. When Pitta spikes, our body releases heat. This leads to the inflammation and burning of hair follicles which weakens the roots and eventually hair fall.

7. How can I improve my hair quality according to Ayurveda?

Keep a regular eye on your Dosha levels, eat healthy, improve your lifestyle, and take good care of your hair and scalp. This will make your roots strong. Again water is important for the shine. Water also helps to keep the Dosha level balanced. Regularly massage your hair and scalp to regulate blood flow in the scalp; this will improve brain health too. Wash your hair just 2-3 times a week. Use soft towels.