SUPER FOODS

With natural hair, some of us want length and for some of us its doesn't really matter. For me, I want both all the time! LOL! No consistency when it comes to my hair. I want length to have a Foxy Brown Afro, then I turn around and I want to do the big chop to see what I would look like and to see how texture would be once my hair grows back. I like to eat and I've always been told that hair needs a diet too. So here are some foods that will help with shine, growth and strength:

Beef

If you don't have high cholesterol, Thompson recommends eating red meat twice a week for optimal hair health. Not only does beef have the protein you need, but also B vitamins, iron, and zinc, important minerals for healthy hair.

Recommended Serving Size: 3.5 ounces of roasted, lean beef, 175 calories

Eggs or Egg Whites

Vegetarian? Can't eat red meat for health reasons? Then egg whites are the way to go. "If you can't eat an animal protein, egg whites are the next best thing," says Thompson. "Their value is underestimated in our society."

Recommended Serving Size: One large egg, 84 calories

Brown Short-Grain Rice

You should have complex carbohydrates, which feed you energy over a longer period of time than refined carbohydrates, with your protein source at meals. Brown short-grain rice is an ideal form. It's also a good source of B vitamins and some fiber.

Recommended Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry rice, 179 calories

Cottage Cheese

Try low-fat cottage cheese for a protein-packed breakfast or lunch on the go when you don't have time to make eggs. Top it with some fresh berries for an added serving of fruit. Plus, cottage cheese is also a good source of calcium.

Recommended Serving Size: Scant half cup of 1 percent fat cottage cheese, 72 calories

Bacon

Although it's not a good food to eat if you're trying to lose weight, Kingsley recommends eating a normal serving of bacon for extra B vitamins, zinc, and protein.

Recommended Serving Size: Fried bacon, 3.5 ounces, 576 calories

Salmon

Try it smoked or fresh at breakfast, lunch, or dinner for a good dose of protein along with B vitamins, including B12, and other vitamins and minerals.

Good sources of vitamin B-6 include bananas, potatoes (both white and sweet), and spinach.

Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits and tomatoes, will help you get folic acid. Whole grain and fortified grain products, beans, and lentils also contain folic acid. Major sources of B-12 include meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products.

Protein is also critical for keeping hair healthy, but many people don't get enough. Lean meat like fish, chicken, eggs, and soy products are good sources of protein; eat one serving every day.

Trace minerals like magnesium and zinc also affect hair- it's a good idea to take a daily multivitamin.

I will try some of these recommendation and I will see if these super foods really work! I hope this helps you as well! Peace and Blessings onto You!