Eating your way to healthy beard
The condition of your facial hair directly corresponds to the health of your body,” these were the words of Jim White, a registered dietician and American Dietetic Association spokesman
While most young men especially the teenagers tend to believe in the myth that ethanol (methylated spirit) aids beard growth, it is definitely more assuring to know that meals ingested have a definite effect on the growth of healthy-looking facial hair.
A few of the food substances that aid healthy beard growth include: Vitamin A and Beta A Carotene
How they better your beard: Vitamin A maintains and repairs skin tissue and keeping the skin healthy allows for better hair growth according to health nutritionists. Beta carotene is a nutrient that the body converts to vitamin A.
Where to find them: Vitamin A is present in milk, cheese, butter and egg yolks. Beta carotene is found in yellow and orange produce (e.g., carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and papayas) and leafy green veggies e.g., spinach Vitamins C and E
How they better your beard: Vitamins C and E promote the production of sebum, a natural oil that is produced by our bodies and lubricates and moisturizes hair, making it look thicker and more lush. Additionally, vitamin C assists in the growth of bodily tissues, including those that comprise our skin and hair follicles. Where to find them: Citrus fruits, green peppers and broccoli are good sources of vitamin C. Wheat germ oil, almonds, sunflower seeds, safflower oil, peanut butter, corn oil, spinach, broccoli, mangoes and spinach all contain high amounts of vitamin E. Protein How it betters your beard: The skin and hair are composed primarily of keratin, a structural protein made up of amino acids. The body doesn’t produce these amino acids on its own; instead, we need to eat protein, which the body then converts to amino acids. Where to find it: Fill up on fish, lean meats,
poultry, eggs, beans and milk. Vitamins B6, B12 and Biotin How they better your beard: B vitamins help your body synthesize the protein you eat so it can be used to build new skin cells and hair. Getting enough B vitamins also helps reduce stress and prevent hair loss. Where to find them: Fish, poultry, leans meats, eggs, nuts, and whole grains such as brown rice and oatmeal are chock-full of B vitamins. Foods that are rich in B12 include beef, milk, cheese and wheat germ. Omega-3 fatty acids
How they better your beard: Essential fatty acids are just that: essential to normal growth, including that of facial hair. They also protect cell membranes, helping to prevent your whiskers from getting dry and brittle.
Where to find them: Just make sure walnuts and fatty fish (e.g., salmon) find their way into your diet Working out/Exercising
A little deviation from the food substances but exercising tend to boost the production of male sex hormone testosterone which in turn, aids effective facial hair growth.