![]() ![]() A large dose of beta-carotene helps in protecting the skin from sunburn but don’t overdo it or you will notice your palms and eyes going yellow. If you have dry hair and skin, reflect on how many coloured (Orange, yellow, red and green) fruits and vegetables you are eating. The former is achieved through the transformation of the latter. Vitamin A and beta-carotene are the ‘super-food’ for the skin.– You can YouTube how to make tasty breakfast dishes from muesli and overnight oats.Whole grains have three beneficial things –bran, endosperm and germ which are missed out in refined white flour-based foods. This will boost the intake of essential fats vitamins B and E. Whole grains in the form of Muesli and Oats have proven to be effective for hair and skin.Tip – For non-vegetarians meat is the best option and for vegetarians, legumes and whole grains are great you can increase their absorption rates by consuming vitamin C. You can shed hair more than usual and it will become visibly dull, dry and brittle whereas skin may become itchy, pale and cracks along the side of the mouth. Hair and skin can suffer a lot if your body is low in iron. Intake of iron is important for the maintenance of vitality and lustre.Tip – Eat a handful daily, it will give you good energy. They are great for snacking and beating food cravings they can immediately fill you up and are also known to be a rich energy source. Nuts are like nuggets of nutrition and everything is better! They are packed with essential fats, and with Vitamin E and B.Other foods can be mustard oil, flax seed and walnuts. Tuna sardines and salmons are the best for omega 3. Tip – Try eating chunky fish chowders, fish curry and fish pie to increase your interest in it. “Omega 3 helps in treating inflammation, immune responses and blood clotting”, says Shikha. The focus shall be on omega-3 fatty acids as it repairs dry and itchy skin. The body requires fat to function properly, but you should not take it in the form of greasy pastries or fried foods. Essential fat should be taken in the form of seafood.Nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans and peanuts and sunflower seeds are rich in biotin. It also rectifies the hydration issue of skin increase its smoothness and makes it more appealing in its appearance. Water and Flavonoids aid in blood circulation and delivery of nutrients thus it is recommended to incorporate, berries of all kinds, leafy vegetables, onions, apples, kale, parsley and citrus fruits in your diet.Īnother important factor which is of Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, improves hair healths by affecting its volume, shine and scalp coverage. Water is important to maintain skin hydration and thus it shall be taken at regular intervals. Fluids, Biotin and Flavonoids are collected through water and tea and they help in protecting the skin against UV damage.Tip – Eat at least one serving of lean meats, chicken, seafood, legumes or eggs and two serves daily of low-fat dairy products. But remember that excessive protein will force the body to convert it into fat which we don’t want, so it is advised to eat regularly and take protein in moderate amounts. These help in warding off wrinkles and provide strength and elasticity. Protein takes up most of the components of which hair and skin are made such as keratin, collagen and elastin.The following eight steps are a must if you want to improve the health of your hair and skin. Only the magic of diet can help the skin and hair to look young and healthy for ages. Shikha says, “It is most important to maintain your gut health, if there are more toxins in your intestines and if you have indigestion or irregular bowel habits, it is likely to reflect on your hair and skin”įood contains loads of nutrients which have been a part of our culture for thousands of years. What if I tell you that it can do the same for your skin and hair? Yes, you heard me right, the things we eat, and our inner health reflects directly on our hair, especially on our skin. It provides better heart health, a relaxed and happy mood, and increased energy, strengthening memory and bones as well. It is not unknown the benefits of a healthy diet on the human body. ![]()
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