This is an archived article and the information in the story may be outdated. Please check the time stamp on the story to see when it was updated last.
Healthy eating, while great for your body alone, can have even more far reaching effects for your well being than you might think. Not only can a well-rounded diet make it easier to lose weight and boost your metabolism, but certain foods can even have a profound effect on your aesthetic appearance as well, clearing up your skin and sparking hair growth. Having a good hair day can improve your mood and overall confidence, so it would make sense to tailor your diet to help reach your beauty goals as well.
Starting out the day with a robust and nutrient dense breakfast can provide you with ample energy for your busy morning, as well as bolster the strength of your locks so that you can enjoy a good hair day everyday. If you’ve gotten a good hair product routine down but still feel like you need an extra boost, these three breakfast recipes are the perfect addition to your morning for thicker, healthier hair that will take your confidence to the next level. Plus, they’re delicious!
Power Veggie Scramble
Everyone knows that veggies are great for your overall health, but picking the right ones can have some profound hair growth benefits as well. In order to improve scalp health you need to be eating enough B vitamins as well as zinc and vitamin A, so opting to include broccoli, avocado, and spinach in your egg scramble can net you the results you’ve been looking for.
Ingredients: Avocado oil, red onion, cherry tomatoes, spinach, broccoli florets, basil leaves, eggs, pink salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes
Hair Growth Smoothie Bowl
If you’re looking for a sweeter breakfast option, this smoothie bowl is the perfect addition to your morning for hair growth benefits while keeping you full and satisfied long after finishing your meal. With collagen, kale, spinach, and other vitamin rich ingredients, this smoothie should be a permanent staple for achieving your best locks.
Ingredients: Almond milk, avocado, collagen peptides, kale, spinach, acai, banana, spirulina, cinnamon, vanilla extract
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Oats are a wonderful slow release, metabolism boosting carb which will increase satiety so you can feel full all morning long. This overnight oat recipe provides your body with ample protein, iron, and beta-carotene which Pureology boasts is vital for improving your scalp health. The chia seeds and soy milk in this recipe are particularly useful for allowing your hair to reach its highest potential!
Ingredients: Soy milk, old fashioned oats, canned pumpkin, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, vanilla, banana, cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped dates
