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1. Avocado
Avocado is full of monounsaturated fats, which are the good fats that kids actually need in their diet every day. A couple of simple recipes that are packed with these healthy fats are Chilled Avocado & Cucumber Soup & Healthy Avocado & Poached Egg Breakfast
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2. Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are high in Zinc which helps with cellular turnover, cell division and growth that help to form keratin, a protein that makes up hair. It also helps preserve hair colour and prevent dandruff. For a light lunch you could have these delicious Turkey Lettuce Boats or for dessert a Lemon & Almond Slice
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3. Guava
Guava fruit are brimming with vitamin C which protects your hair from breaking, they actually contain twice the recommended daily amount.
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4. Greek Yoghurt
Greek Yoghurt, is packed with protein, which are the building blocks of your locks. Greek Yoghurt contains vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) which helps with blood flow to your scalp and also hair growth. A couple of recipes that contain Greek Yoghurt are Tomato & Lentil Soup and Almond & Banana Pancakes
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5. Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for healthy hair. Other excellent sources are flaxseed, walnuts and salmon. Here are some recipes containing chia seeds – Banana, Almond Butter & Cacao Energy Bites & Chia Breakfast Pudding
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6. Clams
Clams are an excellent source of vitamin B12, which helps the synthesis of keratin. Other foods rich in vitamin B12 include crab, mussels, sardines, turkey, milk and yoghurt.
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7. Almonds
Almonds are loaded with a B-vitamin called Biotin, which helps hair grow and keeps the scalp healthy. These recipes – Almond & Banana Pancakes & Almond Butter & Cacao Mousse – contain almonds which will help nourish your hair.
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8. Bell Peppers
Bell Peppers are loaded with vitamin C, which is great for hair growth and protecting skin from toxic free radicals, so try these recipes for the benefits – Vegetarian Spiced Lentil Soup & Aubergine Veggie Rolls
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We hope you include these foods into your weekly consumption if you’re looking to protect your hair, they really will make a difference. Love healthy food, love yourself.
