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HAIR CARE STARTS ON YOUR PLATE Nutrition Reference  Educational Use Hair growth is slow — consistent nutrition over months matters most. Page 1 Hair Care Starts on Your Plate 8 Foods for Healthier, Stronger Hair — and How to Include Them Hair health isn't only about oiling, shampoo, or serums — what you eat plays a real role in hair strength, growth, and shine. This guide lists 8 foods, colour-coded by the nutrient they're best known for, along with why each one supports hair and a simple way to work it into your daily diet. Hair growth is a slow process, so consistency over months matters far more than any single "miracle" food. Colour Key Protein & Biotin Omega-3 Iron & Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin C The 8 Foods Food Nutrient Why It Helps Hair How to Include It 1. Eggs Protein & Biotin Rich in biotin and protein, both essential building blocks for hair strength and growth. Include 2-3 eggs a day as part of breakfast or a post-workout meal. 2. Walnuts Omega-3 Provide omega-3s and vitamin E, supporting scalp health and natural shine. A small handful (4-5 halves) daily, plain or added to oats and smoothies. 3. Spinach (Palak) Iron & Vitamin A High in iron and vitamin A, helping supply oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles. Add to dal, palak dishes, or smoothies with a squeeze of lemon for better iron absorption. 4. Fish (or Soybean for Vegetarians) Omega-3 Omega-3 fatty acids support scalp health and help reduce inflammation that can affect hair growth. Include fish 2-3 times a week, or soybean/tofu as a vegetarian omega-3 source. 5. Sweet Potato Iron & Vitamin A Rich in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A and supports healthy sebum production for scalp moisture. Swap regular potato for sweet potato a few times a week, roasted or boiled. 6.…