The USDA recommends eating about 1 1/2 - 2 cups of fruit and 2 - 3 cups of veggies daily for a healthy and well-balanced diet. But choosing the right fruits as a part of that diet can help to boost the health of your hair. You want to choose fruits that are super high in vitamins that can help with your hair growth.
Vitamin A Rich Fruits
Not only do fruits containing this natural antioxidant help to produce sebum on your scalp that keep your hair looking shiny and feeling soft (as well as promoting growth!), it also helps to keep your hair safe from environmental toxins. Cantaloupes and apricots are excellent sources of vitamin a.
Biotin Enriched Fruits.
Biotin is easily found in over the counter vitamin b complex mixes. It may help to prevent the loss of hair, and also helps to keep your hair strong and healthy. If you aren't getting the recommended 30 - 35 mgs every day, you could soon find yourself with scales on your skin with your hair falling out. Fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries are fantastic for biotin!
Fruits High in Vitamin E
Much like vitamin A, vitamin E is a natural antioxidant. It protects your hair from sun exposure damage and damage caused by environmental toxins. Avocados are a great fruit to help you get a vitamin E boost, as well as papayas.
Fruits Full of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is also a great natural antioxidant. It also encourages the production of collagen, which is a key component in hair production. With vitamin C, go for citrus fruits, including their real juice counterparts. These citrus fruits include strawberries, kiwis, grapefruits, and, of course, oranges!
What better way to get your hair healthy, shiny, and full than with a new, healthy diet? Enjoy these fruits on their own, in a fruit salad, diced in yogurt, or in a delicious smoothie every day to feel and see the difference in your hair.
