Brazil nuts are one of nature's best sources of selenium, an important mineral for the health of your scalp. Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may help condition your hair. They are also a terrific source of zinc, as are cashews, pecans, and almonds. A zinc deficiency can lead to hair shedding, so it is important to keep nuts in your diet!
Keep in mind that some nuts and seeds (flax, walnuts) are excellent sources of essential fatty acids, and some (sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts) are good sources of vitamin E. So they are all around a fantastic, and yummy, choice!
Here are some options:
- almonds
- cashews
- hazelnuts (filberts)
- mixed nuts
- peanuts
- peanut butter
- pecans
- pistachios
- pumpkin seeds
- sesame seeds
- sunflower seeds
- walnuts
- Eat a handful of raw almonds with an apple as a snack.
- Pick up trail mix that contains peanuts, almonds and cashews.
- Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as an afternoon snack
- In the am make toast with peanut butter. I personally enjoy peanut butter on a cinnamon raisin bagel!
- Toss some sunflower seeds over a salad to add some crunch!
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