Foods for thicker or fuller hair

Nuts and seeds

Include nuts and seeds in your diet to make your hair strong and thick. According to a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your diet can help manage the problem of excessive hair loss and promote good hair growth. Both these fatty acids are present in abundance in nuts and seeds.

By including almonds, walnuts and coconut oil in your diet, hair and skin problems can be reduced naturally. Also, it helps in keeping your hair moisturized and shiny. Nuts and seeds (flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, etc) are rich in many types of vitamins and minerals, like zinc, which provides nourishment to your hair.

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Soybean

Soybean is a food item derived from soy. Its consumption can prevent the formation of a hormone called Dihydrotestosterone. High levels of this hormone can cause people's hair to fall or grow thinner. Apart from this, nutrients like iron, omega-3, vitamin B2, magnesium are also found in soybean, due to which your hair growth is improved. To see some positive change in your hair growth, consume at least 75 grams of soybeans in a week.

Avocado

Consuming avocados provides the body with plenty of nutritious elements and healthy fats. It is a good source of vitamin E, which can help with hair growth. By consuming one medium-sized avocado (200 grams), about 20% of the daily requirement of vitamin E in the body can be met. According to a research study, the problem of hair fall can be overcome by having enough vitamin E for 8 consecutive months as it promotes good hair growth. Apart from this, fatty acids are present in avocado, which strengthen the hair.

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Figs

Figs are a great source of iron, which helps keep your hair healthy. Hair growth is improved by its consumption and the shine of your hair also increases. Apart from figs, you can also include other sources like dry fruits and jamun in your diet. These foods are rich in iron as well as potassium, magnesium, vitamin A and vitamin E. To improve hair growth, consume two figs daily.

Spinach

Spinach is very famous among green leafy vegetables as it is rich in iron. The iron present in spinach helps prevent thinning of your hair. Apart from this, vitamin A, vitamin C and folate are found in spinach, all of which help in improving hair growth.

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Some other foods that can help you get thick hair are mentioned below:

• Meat
• Fatty fish
• Oysters
• Egg
• Olive oil
• Beans

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You can consume the foods mentioned in the article above to improve hair growth. But if you are suffering from a serious disease that is causing hair problems, then let your doctor help you decide the next steps so that your problem can be properly treated as well as any changes you can make in your diet.

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