Hair loss can be caused by several reasons, such as aging, illness, damage, stress, diet, or a number of other reasons. You may be surprised to find that a delicious recipe may be the newest trick for reversing your hair loss and promoting hair growth.
It’s all about the ingredients.
Ideally, you want to use ingredients that contain vitamins B, C, and E:
Vitamin C improves the circulation of the scalp. It can be found in citrus-based fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, etc.
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Vitamin B complexes strengthen hair and promote its overall health. It can be found in whole grains, potatoes, bananas, lentils, chili peppers, beans, brewers’ yeast, and molasses.
Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant for the body.
It improves circulation and supports a healthy nervous system.
It can be found in green veggies like spinach and collards.
You can also find it in eggs, nuts, and seeds.
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The Happy Hair Growth Smoothie Recipe
Give this hair recipe a try! It’s only seven ingredients:
- 1 cup sprouts (i.e., alfalfa)
- 1 cabbage leaf or 2 Brussels sprouts
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 (medium) carrot
- 2 slices red onion
- 1 medium beet & beet greens
- 1/2-1 clove garlic (optional)
To sweeten this bland mixture, try adding watermelon and/or apples.
Why These Specific Ingredients Work
You might look at the red onion and garlic and think, “In a smoothie?” It sounds unconventional, but there is a method to the madness. Sulfur is a key component of hair. Hair is made of a protein called keratin, which is high in sulfur content. The disulfide bonds between sulfur atoms in the hair proteins give hair its strength and elasticity. By consuming sulfur-rich vegetables like cabbage, onions, and garlic, you are providing the raw materials your body needs to “glue” those protein strands together.
Furthermore, the Beet and Beet Greens are secret weapons. Beets are rich in nitrates, which the body converts into nitric oxide. This relaxes the blood vessels (vasodilation), which is the same mechanism used by many topical hair loss medications—except you’re achieving it through whole-food nutrition.
Complementary External Treatments
While internal nutrition is the foundation, you can accelerate your results by pairing this smoothie with proven external oils:
- Castor Oil: Known as the “best-kept secret” for hair growth, castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid. When massaged into the scalp, it helps increase circulation and has antifungal properties that clear up dandruff, which can otherwise stifle hair growth.
- Emu Oil: This oil is unique because of its high permeability. It can penetrate deep into the skin layers to deliver anti-inflammatory benefits directly to the follicle, “waking up” dormant hairs.
The Bottom Line: Consistency is Key
Hair doesn’t grow overnight. The typical hair growth cycle takes about 90 days to show a significant change. If you commit to a nutrient-dense approach—incorporating the “Big Three” vitamins and this potent green smoothie—you aren’t just masking a problem; you are healing the environment from which your hair grows.
Eat for your hair, and your hair will thank you with shine, strength, and renewed volume. Just remember: when it comes to biology, what you put in your body is just as important as what you put on it.
