What you eat does not only apply to the shape of your body and the condition of your skin. Would you believe it applies to your hair also? A poor diet will contribute to thinning hair and hair loss. Before I posted that I expect to see people dealing with this issues at younger and younger ages due to the the decline in the diet and the extreme diets which abound. There are steps you can take to feed and grow your hair.

Breakfast is a really good idea for too many reasons to list here. And, it should be a good breakfast, not sugar/carbohydrate based. Good clean protein is a great way to get your day started. If you can’t face having meat in the morning, that’s fine. Try a protein smoothie with whey protein. They are so versatile. You can throw in frozen fruits such as berries and bananas. Add some fiber and you have a delightful, filling breakfast and are off to a good start for your day! This not only gives your body needed energy but you are also improving the condition of your hair.

Balance things out. Remember Grandma said all things in moderation? Be sure to have all of the food groups during your meals such as good fats, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins. You should place a high priority on protein as it is a necessary building block for your body. A diet for hair loss sufferers should include good amounts of protein since it’s known to be a good stimulant for hair growth. I’m a huge fan of undenatured whey protein as it’s such a great, clean protein. At Fantasia we promote Isagenix. The basis of their program is their undenatured whey protein shake. They have chocolate and vanilla and unlike many protein shakes on the market, these taste great!

Have you ever seen a plant in dire need of water? It’s listless and limp. Give it a drink of water and watch it come alive. Well, your hair is the same way. Make sure you drink plenty of water, for overall health and for the health of your hair in particular. The recommendation for 8 glasses per day is good, but it you have been extra active or it’s a hot day, you may need more than this. If you have been working up a sweat, you need to replenish your body’s fluids. Water is a crucial part of a diet for proper hair care.

Today we know there are vitamins and minerals which are great for the hair. At Fantasia we sell Hair Support System which is essentially, supplements for the hair applied topically and taken internally. Protein is essential for healthy hair as mentioned above and so is zinc and iron. Lack of iron and zinc in the body contribute greatly to the development of hair loss.

Most of this is pretty basis stuff and good not only for feeding the hair but for your overall general health. Through the practice of having a proper diet, you can do a lot to prevent hair loss from happening.