You are what you eat, it is rightly said! And we are not talking fad/crash/weight loss diets that send pretty young things on the road to anorexia! Oh no, we are talking nourishing food that will enhance the quality of your hair and make it look its very best.

Your Hair Is Made Up Of protein. An inadequate supply of protein will definitely result in hair loss due to anaemia or vitamin & mineral deficiency. On the other hand, the right care and a healthy diet will give rise to soft, shiny and lustrous hair. Of course, its natural texture and the rate at which it grows cannot be changed by what you eat. But you can definitely improve the way it looks and feels by adopting a nutritious, well balanced diet.

Diet should consist of …

• Here are some great to keep in mind no matter what type of hair you have. You can’t go wrong with these thumb rules:
• Since hair is made up of 97% protein and 3% water, it’s essential to have plenty of both.
• Foods with zinc, magnesium, potassium, protein and vitamins (especially vitamin B complex) are good for the hair.
• If you are a non-vegetarian, try and get your protein from low fat fish and chicken.
• Vegetarians should eat plenty of pulses like dals and sprouts. If you are not getting all the other nutrients you need in your normal diet, then you should take supplements.
• Drink plenty of water!
• Leafy vegetables, fruits and curd are a must.
• Cut down of food that is high in sugar, fat and processed chemicals.