Healthy hair is an indicator of a well-nourished body. However, the food choices you make can either damage or do wonders for your hair.
Besides stress and pollution, there are certain foods that contribute to the problem of hair fall and hair thinning.
Here are five foods that one must avoid for the sake of healthy hair:
1) Diet Soda
Diet sodas contain an artificial sweetener called aspartame, which researchers have found can damage the hair follicles.
2) Sugar
Studies have shown that insulin resistance, which leads to diabetes and obesity, can also make you lose hair or even lead to balding in both men and women.
3) High-Glycemic Index Foods
Foods like refined flour and bread are all high GI foods and can create hormonal imbalances and cause a spike in insulin leading to hair fall.
4) Eggs Whites
Eggs are great for hair but they should not be consumed raw. They can cause biotin deficiency, the vitamin that assists in the production of keratin.
5) Junk Food
Junk foods are often laden with saturated and monounsaturated fats which not just make you obese and give rise to cardiovascular diseases, but can also make you lose hair. Also, oily foods can make your scalp greasy and may lead to clogging of pores and miniaturization of hair follicles.
