Regular trimming and using a shampoo without any chemicals is a great start to taking care of your hair but sometimes it just doesn’t cut it. There are so many instances where due to poor dietary habits, hair starts to lose its shine, strength, and starts shedding all over the place. In these hours of need, we need to be extra careful and provide our hair with the nutrition that it needs. So, here, we have listed some superfoods for your hair that you can consume to maintain and restore the health of your hair. Even if your hair is at its best, it might be a good idea to incorporate these in your diet so it stays that way, for a long long time.

Almonds

Yes, almonds superfood. If you’ve grown up in India, chances are your grandparents and parents have already fed you these throughout your child for brain power. Guess what? They can also make your hair smooth and frizz free. As they have omega fatty acids 3 and 6 that promotes healthy blood flow which in turn helps in hair growth and frizz free hair. They are also a remedy to cure dandruff, inflammation and hair fall as they have nutrients like polyunsaturated, mono fatty acids, magnesium, and vitamins A, D, B1, B2, and B6 which prevents them. So along with your memory, take care of your hair by having a few almonds every day. Here are a few favorite ways of ours to incorporate almonds in our daily diet:

• Add a few almonds in your morning smoothie.

• Use almond milk instead of regular milk.

• Roast them with salt and pepper and just eat them as a snack.

Mango

Woohoo! Summer is here, and soon, the king of all fruits, mango will appear again in the markets and make our lives magical. But, did you know apart from being a tasty, sweet fruit, they also contribute to hair growth and health? Mangoes contain vitamin A, B6, and C which help fight dandruff and add moisture to your hair. However, keep in mind to restrain yourself from overeating this fruit as they contain a high level of fibre which might adversely affect your health. Here are a few ways in which you can consume this delicious fruit.

• You can make a mango shake with almond milk.

• You can make mango pickle.

• You can also slice them up and have then with a little bit of red chilli.

Broccoli

No, don't stop reading. Broccoli is not your enemy. This green cauliflower looking veggie is rich in vitamin C and K which play a part in strengthening and adding shine to your hair. Now that you know its benefits, let us help you out to make it more tasty. You’re welcome.

• You can make a broccoli creamy soup with lots of garlic and oregano.

• You can also make pesto with broccoli and add it to pasta.

• You can add some steam and blended broccoli in palak paneer.

• You can also make ramen noodles with bits of broccoli.

Egg

An egg is not just a superfood, it's a super-duper food that is packed with so much of nutrition in such a low cost. Further, it is the easiest ingredient to be paired with other ingredients, and also, it's easy to cook. And yes, they’re good for your hair. Eggs are rich in the two most essential vitamins that are responsible for hair health, biotin and keratin. Who needs any more convincing? Here are some creative ways that you can have eggs.

• You can make egg benedict and have it with bread

• You can make creamy scrambled eggs. Check out Jamie Oliver's mouth watering scrambled eggs recipe.

• You can also make creme brulee.

• You can also add egg yolks into white pasta to make it more decadent.

Salmon

Did you get a haircut that you hate? Or, do you want to change your hairstyle and are trying to grow your hair out? Get your hands on some salmon. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote hair growth. So now that you know the secret of growing your hair, what are you waiting for? Go straight to the kitchen. Here are a few names of recipes that you might like to give a try.

• Chill-rubbed salmon

• Fresh-cut salmon with jasmine rice

• Glazed salmon with mint and cucumber slaw

• Salmon, sweet potato, and broccoli chowder

Kidney beans

These protein-rich red colored beans are the saviour of your hair. This iron-rich beans, naturally speed up the hair growth process and lengthen your hair. So, are you ready to have rajma chawal for tomorrow's lunch? Now, here are a few other ways you can have kidney beans:

• You can boil kidney beans and add them to your salad.

• You can also make burger patties with kidney beans.

• You can also make soup with kidney beans.

Quinoa

Are you one of those people who can’t live without your rice?  You could switch this up with protein-rich quinoa which will also help with building the health of your hair. Its amino acid contents helps in repairing your hair. So now you can style your hair without any worries, as you can have quinoa to repair them. However, generally, to make your hair stand out, you should maintain healthy styling habits. Now that you know that quinoa has got your back, here are a few recipes to make it taste taster.

• You can make Chinese style stir fry quinoa.

• You can also make sweet quinoa porridge.

• You can also make quinoa pulao.

• You can also make quinoa salad.

Just because I understand the importance of healthy hair, I am letting you in on some bonus superfoods that will provide your hair with some essential nutrients that it needs. Everyone knows that vitamin C is good for one's hair and skin. So don't hold up, start consuming oranges and grapefruits which have a high concentration of vitamin C. You can also have green peas, bell pepper and sesame seeds to improve your hair health.

Now that you know all about the superfoods for hair, start making those weekly menus and consuming these superfoods for healthy living!