Food that is bad for your hair

Food plays a vital role in the health of you hair. A few months ago I wrote an article on foods that you should consume to minimize hair loss. Click HERE to read this article. There are also several foods that can be bad for your general hair condition and hair growth. The following foods are better to avoid if you want to maintain a healthy head of hair.

Sugary foods

High levels of sugar in the blood can lead to inflammation and reduced blood flow to the scalp, which can lead to hair loss. Examples of sugary foods to avoid are:

• Candy: Candy, such as chocolate, gummies, and hard candies, is high in added sugars.

• Soft drinks: Soft drinks, such as soda, sports drinks, and energy drinks, are high in added sugars.

• Baked goods: Baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, and pastries, are often high in added sugars.

• Ice cream: Ice cream is high in added sugars, especially if it is flavored or has toppings.

• Fruit drinks: Fruit drinks, such as fruit punch and lemonade, are often high in added sugars.

Saturated fats

High levels of saturated fats in the diet can lead to clogging of the blood vessels in the scalp, which can lead to decreased blood flow and hair loss. Saturated fats are a type of fat that is solid at room temperature and is typically found in animal-based foods. Some examples of foods that are high in saturated fats include:

• Red meat: Red meat, such as beef, lamb, and pork, is high in saturated fat.
• Full-fat dairy products: Full-fat dairy products, such as whole milk, cheese, and butter, are high in saturated fat.
• Fried foods: Fried foods, such as fried chicken, french fries, and onion rings, are high in saturated fat due to the high levels of oil used in the frying process.
• Fast food: Many fast food items, such as burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fried chicken, are high in saturated fat due to the high levels of oil and animal-based ingredients used in their preparation.
• Processed snacks: Processed snacks, such as potato chips, crackers, and cookies, may be high in saturated fat due to the use of oil or animal-based ingredients in their production.

Alcohol

Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to dryness of the hair and scalp, which can lead to hair loss and dry, damaged hair. 

Restricted Nutrients

A diet lacking in nutrients such as protein, vitamins and minerals can lead to reduced hair growth and weak, brittle hair. Some nutrients that are important for hair health and that may be lacking in a restricted diet include:

• Protein: Protein is the primary building block of hair, and a deficiency in protein can lead to hair loss.
• Iron: Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen to the hair follicles, and a deficiency in iron can lead to hair loss.
• Zinc: Zinc plays a vital role in the growth and health of hair, and a deficiency in zinc can lead to hair loss.
• B vitamins: B vitamins, such as biotin and niacin, are important for hair health, and a deficiency in these vitamins can contribute to hair loss.

Avoiding food that is bad for your hair is no the only thing you can do to fight hair loss. Bring hair loss to a complete stop by using Minoxidil and Finasteride lotion!