Healthy Hair for Health And Image
Reminders that Make a Difference
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For some reason, the majority of people take their hair for granted. They just let it be and allow life’s circumstances to take care of its health and, eventually, of its looks.
However our hair is a huge denominator in our self-esteem, our interaction with the world, our connection to other people. Thus it plays a huge role in the health of our body and psychology.
Here are some reminders that can make you be aware of this wealth you possess – your hair. If we supply nutrients to it, our hair will reward us with a lustrous look and everlasting youthful shine. Yes, it is possible. We just need to know what to do. Then go and do it.
Just one small tip could change your hair health – eating foods rich in Omega-3 DHA and/or take supplementation. At this point, there are a lot of quality Omega-3 supplements available compared to the beginning of the 21st century. Make sure your supplements identify the quantities of both DHA and EPA in the dosage. The more DHA you get, the better. And the ratio between DHA and EPA should be approximately 1:3. Excessive EPA is not good, as we get it a ton of it from other foods.
Let’s jump to the discussion points this morning to truly absorb what our hair could benefit from when we become aware of its needs.
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Good morning, Life has been so busy , I haven’t been able to stop by.
Barb,
You are not alone.
With school starting for all by the Labor Day, you’ll be able to rerout your morning activities a bit and visit AM Coffee in the morning
I plan to do more with Guests and allow us to learn in an accelerated pace, so to say.
We all motivate to learn when opportunities present to us.
Love and hugs to you!
been running here too!! and now have to get back to school stuff that is in two weeks!!
Good morning all and Barb i have been busy to but i am taking a little break just got one kid down for a nap the other two are playing been canning and getting jack ready for school
Karen,
So great to see you.
Now, we are ready for your CANNING REPORT!
How many cans of each recipe did you make?
i made 15 quarts tomatoes no pickles blight got them got broccoli green beans and corn all done now time to make the zucchini bread to freeze for winter
Good morning to you all:-)
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Hair & Greek Yogurt
It’s packed with protein, the building block of your locks.
Greek yogurt also has an ingredient that helps with blood flow to your scalp and hair growth. It’s called vitamin B5 (known as pantothenic acid) and may even help against hair thinning and loss. You may recognize pantothenic acid as an ingredient on your hair and skincare product labels.
I must eat alot of B5 , because my hair grows so fast. I would guess it grows a inch every 3 months.
Barb,
For some reason I cannot grow my hair beyond a shoulder level. All my life it stops growing reaching a certain length.
I’d love to have longer hair, but could not grow it. And I’ve been eating a LOT of foods with B5. Genetic, may be?
i have to get mine cut every six weeks my hubby calls me a chi pet
I love Greek Yogurt – maybe that’s why my hair is in pretty good shape.
Hei Libby,
You can attest it to this fact for sure!
Mine grows slow – wish it would grow like it used too! I hate cutting it because it takes so long to grow out again!
Brittle Hair & Spinach
Like so many dark green leafy vegetables, spinach is full of amazing nutrients. It has tons of these nutrients:
– Vitamin A
– Iron
– Beta carotene (vitamin A)
– Folate (vitamin B group – read up on differences of Folate and Folic Acid!)
– Vitamin C
We need to understand that all these nutrients work together in synergy to achieve the final effect – a healthy scalp and mane. They keep your hair moisturized so it doesn’t break.
Add other leafy greens like Kale, Romaine Lettuce, Collards, Parsley, Beet greens, Chicory, Chard.
I do eat my greens. Love that we grow are own and I preserve everything.
I must have been a rabbit in a past life cause i sure love salad LOL and I crave it!! could live off it
i love my greens and it is free to eat as much as you like
Wendi,
You are blessed with your taste buds that love salad leaves and the greens.
Even the watery salad leaves has an amazing nutritional profile that accounts for different minerals. Simply stunning.
Keep grazing your greens!
I love salads and spinach…but does anyone else think that salad always tastes better when some one else makes it?
Libby,
Any food prepared by someone else ALWAYS tastes better!
I keep telling my family I need someone to cook in this family besides me.
ha ha
Hair Breakage & Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that has one more tool in its arsenal – to protect our hair from breakage!
Load up on your guavas (some of the highest source of vitamin C), citruses like grapefruit and oranges in-season, and veggies as well: Kale, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Red Bell Peppers.
One of the things I do personally is eat raw bell peppers like apples. Bite and chew and celebrate the many benefits of veggies!
I can eat onions, but the peppers raw is a No. I like to cook with red peppers, I think they don’t have a bitter taste.
Ha, ha, Barabara!
I love bell peppers. It’s been one of my favorites since childhood for some reason. I eat them like apples.
i to need to cook my peppers but i love to go to the garden and eat my cherry tomatoes from the vine
You see, Karen,
I had that privilege to eat off the vine when growing up. Not any more.
Cook your bell peppers – they’re good this way too!
I love bell peppers too. I have to buy extras when I am making a meal with them because I will eat them while cutting them up.
I had no idea that guavas were so nutritious. Coming from Central Florida, guavas are a staple.
Hair Loss & Iron
Not getting enough IRON can lead to hair loss. Unfortunate circumstance that can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. You don’t need to load up on a ton of food! Just have a half cup of this and that during the day. Include a variety of foods in your daily diet. By doing so, you will ensure a lot of nutrients are getting into your body to their work of grace on you. Just like Mother Nature created it.
Iron is many foods:
– Lentils
– Soybeans
– Leafy greens: Spinach is here!
– Beef
– Shellfish
– Chocolate
– Tofu
– Sunflower seeds
– Nuts
Just having a few nuts every day could add to a balance of iron your body need to function and thrive. Hair included.
I eat all of the foods above, except for soy, tofu, and shellfish – as I’m allergic.
All apart of my diet. YAY
You are good!!!!
and chocolate to yum
Hair Thickness & Lean Poultry
When you don’t get enough protein, hair growth “rests.” Since it stops and older hairs fall out, you can have hair loss. To get protein from meat, pick lean options like chicken or turkey, which have less saturated fat than sources like beef and pork.
I guess, Thanksgiving is a great season for thicker hair when we “load up” on turkey!
Ha ha we eat lots of turkey and chicken here
Karen,
What is your most favorite chicken recipe?
How do you cook it for a fast meal?
We eat chicken a couple of times a week. Usually chicken breasts, but once every few weeks, I’ll bake a whole bird.
Healthy Hair & Circulation
Sprinkle this spice on your oatmeal, toast, and in your coffee. It helps with blood flow, also called circulation. That’s what brings oxygen and nutrients to your hair follicles.
my grandson has cinnamon on every thing so do i
Karen,
That is hilarious that he asks to put cinnamon on his food!
But it serves him goodness!
Oh how I wish I could eat cinnamon. It’s another thing that I”m allergic too. I make cinnamon bread for the rest of my family and it smells so good, but I can’t have any:-(
Hair Strength & Biotin
We cannot underestimate the power of EGGS! We’ve covered eggs topic in one of our AM Coffees. Please go and read it and find a ton of information that you probably have never heard – all about EGGS!
Your protein and iron bases are covered when you eat eggs.
They’re rich in a B vitamin called biotin that helps hair grow. Not having enough of this vitamin can lead to hair loss. Biotin also helps strengthen brittle fingernails.
We just got a couple of chickens, so I hope they will be laying fresh eggs for us each day!
Hair Fullness & Zinc
Without enough ZINC in our diet, our hair can experience loss, even in eyelashes!
Cells that build hair rely on ZINC, and without it, they’ll be lacking the building blocks to add more new hairs to your mane.
ZINC is ample in many foods, but you need to choose them regularly to get your necessary supplies of this valuable trace mineral.
Both animal and plant sources for zinc are available – so awesome!
Beef, lamb, chicken, spinach, kefir (fermented food!), garbanzo beans, cashewes, pumpkin seeds, spinach (we truly cannot live without it, as it is so loaded in many vitamins and minerals!)
Plus, ZINC is a critical trace mineral for our Eyesight!
Oh, I love cashews…I’ve tried kefir, but didn’t like it.
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enjoyed todays topic–everything always includes soy products but I have been told not to eat them–especially the body builders will tell you this–it is so confusing! I am a grandmother and don’t get involved in the hectic back to school thing–but I had 4 children and I remember it well! Hats off to all you moms out there–don’t forget your me time–you are important!
Marsha,
Soy products are tricky in a way that they have a lot of estrogen!
I eat tofu every now and then, but I do not consume soy beans directly or other soy products.
However, fermented soy structure has a different lineup of nutrients. The nutrient profile changes with Fermentation!
Soy needs to be consumed sparingly and selectively, in my point of view.
Oh yeah–have a great day!
thanks Laura great topic keep up the great work i learn some thing here every day got to go have a great one to you all
Another great read with my coffee, thank you for all you do!