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Today we are going to discuss what foods with Alkaline help with hair growth. Some of you may or may not know but it is perfectly fine for I had no idea at one point. You will find some of these foods in my products. If you are allergic to any, make sure you check the ingredients before making any purchase.

The first food we will discuss is Walnut

Walnuts- Walnuts contain biotin, vitamin B, E and a lot of magnesium. Eating walnuts also help to repair the hair from exposure of the sun. The antioxidants and fatty acids present in walnuts helps in stimulating dormant hair follicles, preventing and restoring damage, while fortifying your follicles to deliver healthier, stronger and fuller hair growth. I personally don't care for walnut unless it's on a Bahamian Rum Cake!

Next food we will discuss is Irish Moss

Sea moss is a type of seaweed that is widely recognized for its health and wellness benefits. Sea moss is great for hair and can be consumed orally or applied topically. It is often used as an emulsifier in hair products, strengthening and conditioning the hair, giving it an added shine. Using sea moss for your hair can prevent harmful bacteria, improve hair growth, and increase sebum production. Sea moss is considered to be one of the healthiest seaweeds and can provide a range of health benefits due to the number of vitamins and minerals it contains. Furthermore, It’s reported that seas moss contains approximately 92 minerals of the 102 minerals that our body is made up of, so it’s no surprise to the number of benefits it has. Here are some of the nutrients found in sea moss:

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin B2

• Vitamin B12

• Calcium

• Magnesium

• Zinc

• Iron

• Potassium

• Chromium

• Omega 3

• Omega 6

Burdock Root contains all the necessary amino acids for building protein that creates hair. Burdock root oil contains vitamin A, which can help nourish the scalp and strengthen hair. In addition to promoting hair growth, burdock root oil helps with scalp irritation, dandruff, and itchy scalp.

The next food which is one of my favorite foods we will discuss is avocado. Avocado is a great source of biotin, and adding this B-complex vitamin into your diet may help your hair to grow more healthily. Reason being, avocados are also rich in vitamin E, according to Livestrong, "which work at the cellular level to protect and strengthen hair. Vitamin B [biotin] is essential for hair growth. Vitamin E helps repair damage on the scalp, which may slow or prevent our hair from growing.

I'm feeling vegan tacos at this point. The next Alkaline food we will discuss is another fave of mine and it's Turnip greens and Cucumbers. Turnip greens can help maintain healthy skin and hair, because of their high vitamin A content. Vitamin A is also necessary for the growth of all bodily tissues, including skin and hair. It also plays a role in sebum production, and sebum keeps the hair moisturized. Yum! Side note- turnip greens also boosts immunity: antioxidants in turnip greens help eliminate free radicals and protect the cells from oxidative damage, improving the health of immune cells. Dietary fiber in turnip greens can also reduce inflammation and lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity. I am all for it! Although eating my cucumbers doesn't always agree with me, but a little salt, pepper and some vinegar is always a great snack for me any day. Especially when I am craving for salty snacks. Cucumbers are packed with various nutrients that are good for hair health and encouraging healthy hair growth. These include pantothenic acid, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, potassium, vitamin A, silica, sulphur, niacin and zinc. I mix my turnip greens with mustard and collard greens. How do you prepare your turnip greens?

Sesame Seeds on a bun or bagel? Yeah! Who wants some? Sesame seeds strengthen the roots. The rich omega fatty acids content present in the seeds help promote hair growth and also repairs hair damage. They also help in moisturizing the scalp and improve blood circulation to rejuvenate hair follicles. I should eat more though huh? Any recipe ideas?

The next food I have never tried nor heard about it's called Kelp. I need a little help here how you eat it. It's Alkaline foods for hair growth my dears.

(Is kelp good for hair growth? Kelp contains many of the essential nutrients to ensure hair growth. It's high in iodine and a great source of iron, sodium, phosphorus and calcium and has a variety of vitamins, including A, B1, B2, C, D and E. Kelp also contains laminaria angustata, which is believed to thicken hair.) So, Kelp is some sort of seaweed. I understand now and I must obtain some for my products.

Hemp seeds are full of vitamin E and are well stocked with essential minerals like phosphorous, calcium, iron and zinc. In short, hemp seeds are nature's boon for your skin and hair. breakouts. that helps promote hair growth from the roots up, keeping your scalp healthy! It's also great added in skin care products as well because it relieves dry skin and itchiness.

Bladderwrack- Never heard of it! Seaweed aka Sea moss

(Despite the unappealing nickname, bladderwrack contains an impressive amount of vitamins (11), minerals (46) and amino acids (16) – all which work in different ways to nourish and improve the condition of your hair – and even promote growth! Early research has shown that the antioxidants in bladderwrack, namely fucoidan, promote collagen synthesis in the skin, which may help improve the look of cellulite, increase skin healing, and delay premature skin aging.

Now I am back to something that I know and enjoy very much, cantaloupe. I love some cantaloupe. How do you eat yours? Vitamin C enables the body to produce collagen, which provides structure to cells, skin, and hair. A range of minerals and vitamins may play a role in promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss, such as: vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamin A encourages skin regeneration while Vitamin C is involved in the formation of collagen, the connective tissue that imparts a youthful glow to your skin.

At last the dance to dance Caribbean Papaya the many benefits of papaya can be attributed to the high content of vitamins A, B, and C. Its proteolytic enzymes, such as papain and chymopapain also have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Papayas have gained popularity as a natural home treatment, and for their use in skin and hair products. Papaya is known to be used to prevent wrinkles, stop dandruff, condition the hair, control acne, melasma treatment and stop hair loss.

Now that we have learned about 12 Alkaline foods for hair and skin try adjusting your diet. They are many more foods on the Alkaline diet chart that is great for you to reach your goal.

The month is almost over. We will be starting a growth challenge the month of July. Get your before pictures ready for our gallery. I have a surprise coming.