If you want healthier hair, what would be the first step you would take to achieve that? Chances are you might look at swapping out your shampoo and conditioner or maybe speaking to your hair stylist for advice. The point is, you’d likely focus on your hair, which does make sense, but you may not think about what you eat or drink to help it grow.
You wouldn’t necessarily think about making a smoothie, for sure.
Yet smoothies can be way more than just tasty. If you want to encourage healthy hair growth, a smoothie could help with that.
Do Smoothies Help Hair Growth?
They certainly won’t do any harm. If you’re struggling with hormonal hair loss, for example, it’ll help to make sure you’re getting a full complement of vitamins and minerals each day – and you can get plenty of those in the average smoothie. Some vitamins and minerals relate to healthier hair.
Do Antioxidants Help Hair Growth?
The signs look promising in this area. Research is ongoing, as in many areas, but one study has found that shampoos and conditioners with greater amounts of antioxidants present led to less shedding among participants. They also noticed their hair became fuller while using the shampoo and conditioner. It makes sense, then, to get some of those antioxidants into your smoothies whenever you can.
What Are the Best Antioxidant Foods for Hair?
Eggs are great, but you won’t put one of those in a smoothie! The next best option though is berries. And when you think of some tasty smoothie recipes, you’ll find strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries as the best ingredients. It’s thought they may all help encourage healthy hair growth. Indeed, blueberries are close to – if not at the top of – the list for their antioxidant properties. That’s good to know for many health reasons, not just for supporting fabulous hair.
Seeds are another good source of antioxidants, as is mint. Both have excellent possibilities when it comes to making a cool smoothie. And let’s not forget the humble banana. This is an excellent base for many smoothie recipes, and it tastes great too. Packed with vitamin C, along with many other fruits, it’s ideal to pick up a few and let them ripen before using them in smoothie recipes.
Is This the Best Smoothie Recipe for Healthier Hair?
There are plenty of ingredients you can add to a smoothie. The great thing about mixing these up is that you can experiment with ingredients, tastes, and thickness as you gain more knowledge.
Here’s a superb smoothie that provides a ton of antioxidants to help your hair look its very best.
- One banana (remember, make it ripe as it’ll be softer)
- 1.5 cups of mixed berries
- One cup almond milk
- One tablespoon of chia seeds
Blend everything together and enjoy while it’s fresh. You can serve it over some ice if you wish. A daily smoothie is a great way to get several of your recommended five a day. You can also adjust the above amounts to get the right balance and taste for your needs. You can also swap out the almond milk for any other type of milk you enjoy. It’s the perfect breakfast in a glass if you so desire.
While fresh fruit is great when it is in season, don’t be afraid to switch to frozen fruit instead if you need to. It’s handy too as you can grab a handful out of the freezer whenever needed.
Other Ingredients to Add to Your Hair-Healthy Smoothie Recipe.
Spinach may not be the first thing that comes to mind, yet it is packed with protein and antioxidants, and plays a role in many tasty green smoothies. Spinach is rich in Vitamin B, C, D, E, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and omega 3. Other great ingredients include:
- Kiwi: packed with Vitamin D and antioxidants
- Pineapple- bromelain
- Avocado- loaded with vitamin D, E, potassium, fiber and folate
- Ginger- vitamin C, B, riboflavin and niacin along with minerals such as iron, calcium and phosphorus
To recap, adding a smoothie rich in nutrients along with a well-balanced diet may just be what your hair needs. So, have fun and experiment with an array of wonderful ingredients and consider adding a smoothie to your breakfast routine a few times per week.
To learn more and for a complimentary hair and scalp analysis, contact the team at Unique Hair Concepts to schedule a consultation.
