Avocados
Avocado is a great source of vitamin E. Half an avocado contains 2.3mg of vitamin E which is about 23% of the daily requirement for men and 33% for women. Avocado is also packed with other valuable nutrients including vitamin C, K, folate, potassium and fibre. Indulge yourself this summer and add avocado to your daily breakfast, salad or blend into a smoothie. Freeze surplus avocado in cubes and add to a smoothie for a winter vitamin boost.
Nuts
Summer time often means a change to our daily routines including eating regular healthy meals. Up your intake of raw nuts like almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts to ensure you are getting vitamin E in your diet. Almonds are one of the best natural sources of vitamin E, known to support skin and hair health. If not a fan of raw almonds try almond butter or almond milk.
OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS
Omega 3 reduces inflammation and improves the appearance and feel of our hair and skin. By nourishing hair follicles omega 3 fatty acids boosts hair strength and thickness plus inhibits inflammation of the scalp (which can result in hair loss).
Summer sardines
Sardines are loaded with omega 3 fatty acids as well as protein and iron – all valuable nutrients to keep hair healthy. Grilled sardines make the perfect starter on a summer’s day or serve roasted with flatbreads and a simple green salad. Barbecued sardines served with a parsley, roast garlic and lemon butter are an instant hit shared with friends at the end of a long, hot summers day. To get the health benefits of this seafood eat canned or fresh sardines weekly.
Easy summer salmon
Salmon is a beauty seafood! Healthy fats grow healthy hair and salmon is packed with omega 3 fatty acids. It’s easy to fit salmon in your diet – try it grilled, baked, cured, smoked, in your pasta, in sushi or tossed through a salad. Salmon is perfect for a light summer’s lunch or dinner. If you have a choice, pick wild salmon over farm raised salmon.
Eggs – the perfect protein
Eggs are filled with the nutrients your hair craves and is one of the richest natural sources of protein. Eggs make a super quick meal that can be eaten any time of the day – perfect when you want to make the most of long, hot summer days. The amino acids in egg whites are the most complete and easily absorbed form of protein for your body. The yolk contains Biotin which helps to strengthen hair. Packed full of protein, eggs are an easy and affordable addition to your summer menu.
Turkey – Christmas leftovers
Lean turkey meat is an excellent source of protein filled with hair boosting vitamins and minerals. Be sure to pull leftover meat off your Christmas turkey and refrigerate straight away. The white meat is great for sandwich fillers and salads while the darker meat suits fillings for pies or stews. The darker turkey meat provides a richer source of protein.
