Healthy hair is quite hard to come by as our hair is exposed to chemicals and pollution. Nutrition plays a key role in hair growth, good nutrition radiates on our hair and scalp. What we eat helps to fortify the hair follicles and the scalp. However hair loss in women is normal, especially as you age.
Healthy and balanced diet is known to improve hair health. Regular smoking, hormonal imbalance and inadequate sleep can affect how your hair looks and feels. Hair is approximately made up of 97% of protein. Lack of proteins in your diet may cause hair fall.
Here are some foods that promote healthy hair growth.
Eggs
Eggs contain plenty of Vitamin B 12 and proteins it helps to repair and nourish the hair. It also contains with four important minerals; zinc, selenium, sulfur and iron, these nutrients helps in preventing hair loss.
Beans
Hair needs nutrients to form new cells, bean sprouts contain silica an important nutrient for hair and prevents hair loss. The skin of cucumbers, potatoes, red and green peppers contain silica.
Green Vegetables
Green leafy vegetables are good sources of vitamin A and C. Eat spinach raw if possible. The iron content contains beta carotene, folate and Vitamin C in spinach helps keep hair follicles, scalp oily and healthy.
Sprouts
Green gram pulse 
is a wonderful for Hair Growth. But there are many sprouts like Mung Beans, Green gram pulses. Pea’s help in Hair Growth and stops hair fall. Eating sprouts regularly will make hair shiny and smooth.
Broccoli
Broccoli contains more vitamin C than oranges and even contains Vitamin A, which is needed to produce sebum. It is a natural hair conditioner. It helps in blood circulation to the scalp.
Citrus Foods
Citrus fruits like oranges which are full of Vitamin C. Its give shiny, radiant, bouncy look to your hair. It also naturally moisturizes the hair.
Tomatoes
Lycopene is an essential antioxidant which is present in tomatoes and it helps maintain the collagen on the body. Collagen nourishes hair and promotes shiny, healthy hair.
Milk
Milk is a good source of calcium, iron there are abundant in essential proteins and calcium. It controlling hair loss and promoting hair growth.
Dry fruits and Nuts
Dry fruits and nuts are a healthy alternative to the sweets available in the market. It enhances the blood circulation on the scalp and maintains healthy hair follicles by strengthen hair from roots and prevents hair fall.
Poultry
Chicken has a high content of protein, zinc, iron and Vitamin B which keeps the hair strands thick and strong.
Red Meat
It is a source of iron and keeps the hair follicles in good health. The liver also contains a high amount of vitamin A and vitamin B3 which enhances circulation in the scalp.
Oysters/Salmon
Nutrients present in oysters can prevent dry and flaky scalp. Hair shaft is made up of these fatty acids; nutrients present in salmon such as omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D.
