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Sometimes you just want a break from thinning hair treatments. Between hair masks and doctors appointments, dealing with this seemingly never-ending battle can be both time consuming and expensive. Luckily, some foods can actually help to make your hair stronger and prevent hair loss. Read on to find out the four different foods you should eat this week to help thinning hair, according to a dermatologist.
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1. Beans
Dr. Francesca J. Fusco, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, tells Health that beans are one of the best foods to eat to prevent hair loss. "Protein is critical to healthy hair," Dr. Fusco says. "Lean meat, fish, poultry and beans are all great sources."
2. Grilled Chicken
Dr. John Frank, an expert in hair growth, says another great source of protein for long locks is grilled chicken. "Chicken, beans, lentils, eggs and seafood all tend to have healthy proteins in them, along with a low saturated fat content," Dr. Frank says. "Leafy vegetables can provide iron as well as other essential minerals and vitamins to enrich your hair growth."
3. Spinach
And when it comes to vegetables, you should turn to spinach to get fuller hair. Dermatologist Dr. Carolyn Jacob says that you need to focus on what you could be lacking in your diet when you analyze your hair loss, she tells Eat This, Not That! Since spinach is iron-rich it acts as a natural conditioner.
4. Strawberries
Fruits like strawberries also help to boost hair growth along. According to Livestrong, Vitamin C is an antioxidant that plays a big role in helping to supply blood to your hair follicles. The site notes that other fruits rich in Vitamin C include kiwi, mango, orange, and pineapple.
