Winter is coming, and with that the season of holidays. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and before you know it you will be hearing “Ho Ho Ho” as Christmas arrives. These two are the most popular holidays of the calendar year; all the family gathers to catch up with each other and of course who can forget the delicious food everyone prepares. We are all victims to enjoying ourselves a bit too much, indulging in grandma’s world famous Chicken Pot Pie or Aunt Joy’s Turkey stuffing that is too die for!
It’s okay; don’t be so hard on yourself because you can always control what you eat. You’ve been doing a great job looking after your diet and hair throughout the year, live a little and indulge in your favorite cravings. Here are a few key nutrients you should look out for this holiday season to maintain your healthy hair while at the same time being able to enjoy your holiday treats.
Protein:This is a given with any kind of meal, protein is a must because all hair is made of Protein. If you fail to consume enough protein throughout the day, your hair can end up becoming very dry, brittle and weak. This can lead to split ends and your hair falling out easier. But this is an easy fix; make sure you get extra servings of the turkey this Thanksgiving holiday. Turkey is a great source of protein, along with egg, chicken and fish. Try out this sweet turkey recipe for this holiday break that is sure to be a big hit.
Omega-3:These are the fats we want you to absorb; Omega-3 fatty acids are important fats that our body cannot produce by itself. Because of this it is important we contain some sort of Omega-3 supplement in our daily diet. I’m sure you know how good these are for heart and brain health, but why for the hair? Well because Omega-3 fatty acids are found in the tiny cells that assist in keeping your scalp and hair hydrated. Without hydration it could lead to a dry, flaky scalp. The best source for Omega-3 comes from oily fish like salmon and even plant bases sources such as avocado and walnuts. Interested in an Omega-3 rich meal this holiday season? Give this easy to make Salmon recipe a go!
Iron:Iron helps hair follicles to grow, and many Americans have a deficiency in iron. A deficiency of iron can be a problem as iron is responsible for the production of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is the ingredient that carries oxygen for the repair and growth for the cells that make up hair follicles. When iron levels fall below a certain level, you may also experience anemia. This will cause disruption in the hair growth cycle and can result in shedding of your hair. Animal products such as chicken and fish provide iron with a high bio-availability, whereas vegetarian options are spinach and broccoli. Try out this healthy, easy chicken and spinach recipe to increase your iron intake these holidays.
As you can tell, there are many ways you can indulge in your holiday cravings while getting all the essential nutrients you need for healthy hair. However sometimes it can be tough to find this nutrient in your meals, and even tougher to say no to that fudge brownie sundae! Don’t worry, we have an easier solution. Maybe some kind of pill/tablet you could take to help you out with certain nutrient deficiencies you are facing? Well contact us today and we can help answer all of your hair loss questions and even provide a tailored plan equipped with hair loss products to help maintain that beautiful hair on top of your head!
