Allie’s Liquid Salad


Allie’s Liquid Salad

July 28, 2014

Growing more hair is as simple as prolonging the Anagen period of hair’s life cycle. (For more info about the 3 parts of hair growth, see our post below) How can you make the Anagen period last longer? First, you can eat more veggies! Strong new growth is a result of increasing the amount of vitamins and minerals in your diet. We’ve included Ailie’s Liquid Salad recipe below. It’s packed with nutrients and minerals. Look at this recipe– read it and see how each specific vitamin or mineral directly impacts your hair.

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Vitamin A
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A is for Antioxidants which form a protective barrier around the hair shaft, guarding from free radicals like pollution. This keeps hair from being pulled out prematurely during the Catagen or Telogen phase.
(**The carrots in Ailie’s Liquid Salad are rich in Vitamin A.)
Vitamin B
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Vitamin B includes B12, B6, and Biotin. These 3 nutrients boost cellular division and multiplication during the Anagen phase. (**Add some egg protein to Ailie’s Liquid Salad to boost the Vitamin B.)
Vitamin E
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Vitamin E energizes blood flow. This keeps the nutrients flowing to the hair root during the Anagen phase, preventing split ends. (**To increase your Vitamin E, use swiss chard, kale, or spinach as the salad greens in your liquid smoothie.)
Iron
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Iron carries oxygen to the follicles. (**Spinach is an iron-rich vegetable, use it in you liquid salad to help your cells breathe.)
Niacin
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Also known as Vitamin B3, Niacin dilates the blood vessels creating ease for the blood flow to the scalp. The more nutrient rich blood that can easily reach the scalp, the more the hair grows during the Anagen phase. In addition, good blood flow cuts down on the body’s static charge– which can lead to frizzy locks.
Omega 3s
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Our bodies don’t produce Omega- 3s naturally; we have to consume them. This fatty acid will smooth hair with luster, sheen, and elasticity. (**the walnut oil in Ailie’s Liquid Salad is especially rich in Omega 3s.)
Protein
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Hair is comprised of 97% protein. Include plenty in your diet to supplement strength and shine. (**Protein and Vitamin B go hand in hand. When you add egg protein powder to Ailie’s Liquid Salad, you’ll up the protein and see the shine.)
Zinc
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Zinc helps with cell reproduction and hormonal balance. When the hormone DHT occurs in excess, it can prematurely catalyze the Catagen phase of hair growth. Zinc keeps DHT from disconnecting the hair from the connective tissues that nourish and strengthen each strand. (Both chard and spinach are high in Zinc. Adding either to Ailie’s Liquid Salad will keep your hair growing strong!)