Everyone loves their luscious locks, and even when people— men and women alike — find too many errant strands of hair on their clothes, it becomes an instant cause of worry. No matter how many appointments you have with your hairdresser or the popular hair products you use, unless you address the primary cause of the hair loss, you will continue running helter-skelter looking for a way out from this tangled situation.

Though certain causes of hair loss such as heredity or treatments like chemotherapy are unavoidable, other causes such as stress or hormonal changes can be controlled. Also, there are instances when hair loss is triggered by a deficiency of one or the other nutrients in the body. In such cases, major changes to the diet can help reverse the hair loss, and pretty soon you can brush your hair without having strands of hair sticking to the hairbrush.

The nutrients that ensure that your hair remains thick and strong are proteins, iron, B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin D. There are several foods that are rich in these nutrients and consuming them on a daily basis will ensure that the hair loss is reversed.

Nuts
It is common knowledge that nuts are extremely healthy and are a rich source of healthy fats. However, nuts do more heavy lifting than that it is given credit for; in addition to keeping your muscles and heart healthy, omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids are incredible for treating hair loss and improves hair growth. So, you can consider adding nuts like almonds or walnuts, and even coconut oil to your diet as these are natural emollients for the skin and hair follicles, and even moisturize the hair shaft, making it glossy.

Spinach
Green leafy vegetables always come to the rescue in case of deficiencies. Here, spinach saves the day by reversing the damage inflicted by hair loss. Spinach is a rich source of iron and guards against further hair loss. Anemia is known to be one of the major causes of hair loss, but by increasing your intake of iron, you can ensure that you can combat anemia and even reverse hair loss. Moreover, spinach contains folate and vitamins A and C, which are essential for collagen synthesis and cross-linking of keratin fibers that take place during hair fiber production. So, stock up on spinach like Popeye did.

Sweet potatoes
Here’s a shocker for you—sweet potatoes actually help in reversing hair loss. Whether baked, roasted, or toasted, sweet potatoes do wonders for your hair. They keep your hair healthy as they are a rich source of vitamin B6 and A. The vitamin-A content in the sweet potatoes plays a major role in the sebum production and helps in enhancing the rate of hair growth.

Salmon
Proteins are the building blocks of the body and are vital for the overall health. So, lack of protein in the body can affect all parts of the body including the hair. Which is why if there is a dearth of proteins in your diet, it shows on your hair and nails. So, ensure that you add salmon to your diet as it is the powerhouse of proteins, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids that are among the other components that can improve hair growth.