Eggs

What is the proper diet and nutrition taken if you have dryness in hair and scalp hair and thinning problem?

Poor or excessive dieting, stress, too much work, illness, over-exposure to sun, frequent coloring all these cause thinning of hair. Hair is primarily protein so one should eat lots of good quality protein such as eggs, milk, meat, pulses, plenty of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits. Eat lots of fish as it contains essential fatty acids which adds lust re to hair.
- Nuts, groundnuts, almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts are high in Vitamin E and help in growing vibrant hair. make snacking on 8-10 nuts a day a habit.
- Eat vitamin C rich fruits like oranges, nectarines, lemon and guava.
- Eat berries like strawberries, raspberries, blue berries, black berries, cranberries, currants and purple grapes which are loaded with antioxidants. They lessen the negative effects of the sun’s rays on hair.
- Exercise regularly. It helps in relieving stress and improve blood circulation.
- Avoid taking junk food as it is full of refined carbohydrates and fats.
- Drink lots of water, at-least 10-12 glasses of water in a day will help.
- Scalp should be kept clean to prevent hair loss. Use a mild shampoo and conditioner at least twice a week. Rinse the conditioner properly to prevent residue build up which makes hair look limp and dull.
- Massage your hair with oil (almond oil + castor oil/olive oil/coconut oil) at least once a week. Wrap a hot towel around your scalp so the oil gets absorbed into the hair.
- Grind fenugreek seeds in water and apply on the scalp. Wash after 40-50 minutes.
- Curd and eggs are very good conditioners. Mix them with oil and apply to hair half an hour before a wash and shampoo off with room temperature water.
- Henna is also a good conditioner but it makes hair brittle and easily breakable in the long run after prolonged use.
- Do not comb wet hair. Remove the tangles from the ends of the hair and then comb your hair from the entire length.

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Eggs – Steps for good health and nutrition.

Eggs are available year round to provide not only delicious meals on their own. It consists of a yellow yolk and translucent white surrounded by a protective shell. It provides significant amounts of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium.

- Eggs are good for eyes.
- Egg is the perfect package of nutrition.
- The protein that is contained in egg is of the highest quality.
- It is naturally sealed and unadulterated.
- Egg white i.e. albumen is an antidote for certain types of toxins and prevents ulcers, enteritis, gastritis, diarrhea and dysentery.
- Egg contains Vitamin A and carotenoids is good for eye sight.
- Vitamin D and calcium is good for strong teeth and bones.
- Vitamin E is good for glowing skin.
- Vitamin B – Folate that is present in eggs plays an important role in prevention of birth defects and cardio-vascular diseases.
- Carotenoid pigments present in egg yolk are natural antioxidants which reduces the risk of cardio vascular diseases.
- Egg is easily digestible and is good for all age groups. It is the cheapest source of animal protein.
- Egg contains several natural anti oxidants which prevents premature aging, per oxidation, formation of plaquesin arteries, artherosclerosis and cardio vascular diseases.
- Eggs minimize the loss of memory power and certain neurological disorders.
- Eggs can be cooked and enjoyed in various ways.
- Eggs’ choline reduces inflammation.
- Eating eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
- One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
- New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol.
- Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and various vitamins and minerals.
- Eggs improve concentration.
- The protein in eggs can help you lose weight by controlling the rate at which your body absorbs calories.
- Eggs gives brain power.
- Including protein-rich eggs in your meals and snacks helps sustain your energy level and curb hunger, cravings and unhealthy snacking.