There are many factors that influence graying. Some we cannot influence, for example genetics, but many of them we can control ourselves. This is, for example, smoking, stress, long-term contact with UV radiation or poor nutrition, especially the lack of certain vitamins or minerals. Something can be done about it, and if it is the last case (especially lack of vitamin D3, B12 and copper), it is enough to change the diet a little.
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Which specific foods can slow graying?
Hot chocolate
Do you want to slow down the graying of your hair? Eat good quality dark chocolate.
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It will probably make you happy, right? dark chocolate should definitely not be missing from your diet, especially in moments when you get a craving for something sweet. Unlike many other sweets it is rich in antioxidants, which have the ability to excrete toxins from the body and neutralize free radicals in the body. This means that helps prevent the process of cell damage. In addition, it also contains a significant amount of minerals such as copper, which promotes the production of the color pigment melanin, and its deficiency leads to premature graying.
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Beans and soybeans
Beans are not difficult to include in the diet.
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Beans and soybeans are one of the main sources of plant protein, they also contain a lot of fiber, vitamins and minerals. When it comes to graying, it is important to mention the high concentrations of vitamin B12, iron and zinc. The advantage of beans and soybeans is that they are quite versatile and it is not difficult to include them in the diet. You can cook from them excellent soup, bean salad with zucchini or bake sweet brownies. And if you don’t like classic soybeans, try young green edamame beans. They are mostly sold frozen and it is enough to boil them briefly in water or fry them in a pan. They taste great, for example with rice and ground beef.
Dark green vegetables
Dark green vegetables such as broccoli or spinach can delay graying.
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Spinach, Swiss chard or broccoli are particularly rich in vitamin B9 were not folic acid, the lack of which leads to premature graying. And they are also a good source of iron, which was already discussed here. You can make spinach for example Indian style with halloumi cheeseto cook from chard soup and have broccoli with crispy beef noodles.
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Fermented foods
Fermented foods
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Fermented foods such as sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables, kefir, kimchi or kombucha are rich in probiotics, living microorganisms that naturally occur in the intestines and that decrease with age. In doing so, the intestines play a key role in many processes that take place in the body, from immunity to the absorption of important nutrients, including those important for healthy hair growth.
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Egg
Turkey eggs
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Eggs are primarily an excellent source of quality protein, which are a basic prerequisite for healthy hair. In addition, they contain a large amount of vitamin B12, the lack of which is associated with faster and premature graying. In addition to eggs, they also contain this vitamin, for example dairy products, beef liver or tuna. To get the most out of eggs, eat them whole, including the yolk. Have you ever tried turkey eggs?
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