Foods that Prevent Hair Fall

Better-looking hair can commence at your next meal. According to researchers just like every other part of the body, the processes and cells that support strong, vibrant hair mainly depends on a balanced diet.

Carrot

The use of carrot juice for weight loss is well known but the best tips to prevent hair fall also include carrots. Carrots are known to add thickness to the hair and make the hair grow faster. Regular eating of carrots helps stimulate hair growth, make hair lustrous, improve blood circulation, strengthen the hair, protect hair from external damages like pollution and also help prevent breakage of hair and hair fall.

One can eat a carrot a day, or drink fresh carrot juice to see instant results in the hair growth and texture. Daily using carrot externally and internally, will surely give you healthy and strong hair.

Walnuts

Walnut is one of the most hair friendly nuts in the category. Not only does walnut have more omega-6 fatty acids than any other foods, but it is also full of iron, zinc, B vitamins (B6, B9 and B1), healthy fats and plenty of protein. In fact, eating walnuts daily will keep the hair healthy for years.

The King of Nutrients

Mango

Mango, or Mangifera Indica, is a tropical and seasonal fruit. It belongs to the family Anacardiaceae, and is widely found in India and South- East Asia. Mango trees have deep roots and reach a height of 40 ft-120 ft. Young mango leaves are copper in colour and matured ones are deep green. The flowers are mostly male which supply pollens and a few are bisexual which help in the formation of fruits. Ayurveda texts mention various herbal preparations using different parts of mango tree. These preparations are used to normalize a variety of health conditions. Mango bark, flower, leaves, and seed kennel are astringent and cause dryness of body tissues. Ripe mango is sweet and it increases sliminess and mucous secretion. It also normalizes vata and pitha. It helps relieve constipation and normalize digestion.

Consumption of ripe mango increases haemoglobin in blood and is very useful in treating anaemia. Ayurvedic texts eulogize the uses of ripe mango as an aphrodisiac. It is known to rejuvenate male reproductive system and increase the quality and quantity of semen. Ripe mango strengthens the body, increases body bulk and increases the glow of skin. High fibre content in mango fruit helps to relieve constipation. This property helps to normalize doshas and expel body toxins. This fruit is a good source of a variety of minerals and vitamins which help increase energy. Natural vitamins of mango (Vit A, Vit C) help to relieve clogged pores of skin and increase its fairness and glow.

The medicinal uses of different parts of mango tree, according to Ayurveda, are as follows: “Aamra pushpam atisaarakaphapittaprahemanut Asrugdhraharam sheetam ruchikrud graahi vaatalam” Mango flower reduces diarrhoea and normalizes kapha and pitha.