Honey has vasodilatory properties and is rich in vitamins and minerals that strengthen, soften and nourish hair. Sweeten your smoothies and juices with it to take advantage of its benefits
In these times of change of season, the hair usually suffers more fall than usual. In addition, it is the season in which the consumption of supplements is most often increased to combat it.
In this article, we explain the most natural way to supplement your body to prevent and treat hair loss.
Thus, we can drink juices and shakes daily that contain the necessary nutrients for your hair health. In addition, we will enjoy its delicious flavor. Try them out!
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To combat hair loss, it is usually recommended not to abuse salt and dairy consumption. Its excessive consumption could favor its fall, especially in the case of dairy if we have problems digesting it. However, this recommendation is not supported by any study, so it is preferable to consult a specialist first.
In any case, we can replace them with a little seawater, in the case of salt, and with vegetable drinks, in the case of dairy products.
Finally, remember that these shakes are not a substitute for your meals, but a compliment. The best ally to take care of both the health of your hair and yours, in general, is a balanced diet. It is also advisable to go to a doctor first, in the event that hair loss is excessive.
Smoothie with oats, fresh nettle and cinnamon
This original smoothie, although it may surprise us, has a good flavor.
The most prominent ingredient is fresh nettle. It is best to pick it up directly using gloves and from an uncontaminated area, away from the roads.
Nettle, rich in vitamins (such as A, B, C, and K) and minerals (such as potassium, phosphorus, and iron), is already part of many shampoos, and various studies support its properties against hair loss.
On the other hand, oatmeal is a very nutritious cereal that helps us care for our hair and skin. This is due to its richness in proteins, vitamins and minerals that help nourish the hair.
To prepare it, we will beat the following ingredients:
- 1 liter of hot water
- 4 tablespoons of oat flakes
- A handful of fresh green nettle leaves
- 1 tablespoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of cane sugar
If we wish, we can strain this smoothie so that it has a less lumpy texture. Also, we should always serve it cold.
Red grape juice with honey
This is an easy remedy to prepare and it is also delicious. The red grape contains tannins, flavonoids, protein, vitamin A, vitamins of the complex B and vitamins C, K and E. They also contain potassium, phosphorus and iron, among other minerals. Thus, all these components will help you nourish and strengthen the hair.
We can make the grape juice with a blender or with a mixer. In the second case, we must strain it before taking it. We will use organic red grapes, with seeds and skin included, since they are the parts of the fruit that have the most beneficial properties.
Next, we will sweeten the drink with quality honey. This will help us hydrate the hair.
Normally, this juice is usually taken on an empty stomach for 30 days.
Green smoothie with brewer’s yeast
Green smoothies, which we’ve already talked about in other articles, can be great for your health. In addition, of course, they could also help us to treat hair loss because they provide us with many vitamins and minerals.
For this problem, we recommend the following combination:
- Spinach: they contain magnesium, folic acid, pantothenic acid and vitamin C, which intervene in the synthesis of collagen. This protein is part of the skin and helps give firmness and elasticity to the hair.
- Avocado: very nutritious and complete food.
- Spirulina: it helps us by providing numerous proteins.
- Brewer’s yeast: it is the natural nutrient that provides more B vitamins, a considerable amount of essential amino acids and numerous minerals.
In addition, we will sweeten the smoothie with honey, cane honey or agave syrup.
Mediterranean juice to combat hair loss
This juice contains typically Mediterranean ingredients. All of them could be very beneficial to avoid hair loss thanks to their protein content.
- Ripe tomato
- Onion (it is rich in sulfur that favors the production of collagen)
- Fresh basil leaf (is antioxidant)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Apple vinegar
- A splash of seawater to replace the salt
We should drink it cold. We can drink it as a starter before lunch.
Almond, fig and cocoa smoothie
This shake will please the whole family and will provide us, above all, with large amounts of magnesium and zinc. The nutrient deficiency may favor the fall of the hair, so it is advisable to take them.
In addition, it is very nutritious and energetic, so we recommend taking it throughout the morning. To make it, we only need:
- A liter of water
- Two handfuls of raw almonds, previously soaked for at least two hours
- A tablespoon of bitter cocoa powder
- 4 fresh or dried figs (soaked too)
Simply, we will beat the ingredients until the smoothie has a homogeneous texture. If the sweetness of the figs is not enough, we can sweeten the smoothie a little.