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Hair loss can be due to so many causes environmental, eating habits, improper maintenance, use of wrong products and so on. All problems have solutions you have to see which one relates to your particular problem and take remedial steps to stop the hair loss.
- Are you getting enough protein in your daily intake? Amino acids are very important for healthy hair growth. Should your intake be insufficient for a long period, the hair gets forced into a resting phase (growth is impaired) and is soon shed. As you can see, protein rich foods are a must in your daily diet – you will get sufficient protein from dairy products, soya, nuts, grains, fish, poultry and lean meats. Counting calories? Well, reserve 15% of calories for protein-rich foods.
- Many fad diets ask you to exclude carbohydrates from your food. This is a grave mistake as carbohydrates are an essential source of energy and play an important part in the growth of body tissue, which includes hair. B vitamins that are very important for healthy hair are present in carbohydrates. Remember we are talking of non-refined carbs and not the refined carbs like sugar or maida. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, brown rice and potatoes are all good sources of healthy carbs. At least 55-60% of your daily calorie coun should be from carbs.
- Fat is another much-maligned substance in fad diets that insist on placing a big taboo on these. It is important that you achieve a healthy balance of dietary fats in order to maintain an effective diet. Fat is necessary for energy production and a certain level is essential for good health. Sources of fat are both animal and plant sources. See that at least 25-30% of the daily calorie intake is from these sources.
- Several factors like age, health, sex and the level of physical activity should be taken into account when deciding on the right nutritional balance.
- A general rule of thumb is that you should always eat a variety of foods in order to derive maximum benefit.
- Eat all junk foods in moderation (this is especially for teenagers who have a weakness for these empty calorie foods)
- Do not make it a habit to consume highly processed foods - they have lost all their goodness while being processed.
- Never over-cook the food. It results in throwing out of all the nutrition.
You can use carefully chosen, doctor-recommended supplements to support a nutritious diet. Surprised? This is necessary because of the use of pesticides in modern farming which deplete all the nutrient quality of the food. You may be having high stress levels that may also contribute towards diminishing the nutrients in your body. If you are dieting, again your nutrient levels might be affected. Age plays an important role in your body's capacity to absorb certain nutrients. Strenuous physical exercise can also deplete some nutrients. Keep all these factors in mind and use well-balanced multi-vitamin or mineral products that cater specially to healthy hair growth.
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