Grow a Mo and raise awareness for Men's health
Today sees the start of Movember - the moustache growing charity event held ever November to raise funds and awareness for men's health.
As men all around the country strive to achieve a moustached, MOMA, Britain's best breakfast, have given you a helping hand by compiling the top foods recommended to help grow a Mo with the help of nutritionist, Alison Shepherd.
Tom, founder of MOMA says, “We’re fully committed to helping the Mo Bros grow a healthy and happy moustache this month. We’re all growing here at MOMA and are looking forward to seeing the mos grow over breakfast every morning”.
1. Oats
Start the day with MOMA whether it is an Oatie shake, Hodge Podge Oatie Breakfast, or MOMA Porridge to ensure you’re choosing a breakfast that is packed full of oats and wholemeal goodness.
Oats are rich in Zinc, selenium polyunsaturated fats and in particular an ingredient called “silica”. Oatmeal has more silica than any other plant-based food. A study from The University of Cincinnati Ohio suggests that silica can have a positive effect on the strength and thickness of hair growth in humans.
2. Wholegrain Foods
A crusty wholemeal roll or slice of wholegrain granary bread packed full of zinc, iron and B vitamins make a great sandwich, or an excellent accompaniment to go with that Oatie breakfast. Whilst it may not make your hair curl, wholegrain foods may help to make your hair grow. Scientists from the Linus Pauling Institute and more recently from the Czech Republic have both suggested that zinc can help to prevent prostate cancer.
3. Salmon
Oily fish is packed full of protein, vitamin B12 and Omega 3. Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid which is essential for skin and hair and researchers from the Linus Paul Institute in Oregon, famous for its nutritional research have found that a lack of omega 3 in the diet can cause dry, stiff tangled hair with the potential to develop both dandruff and hair loss. This finding has also been supported by recent research from Boston University Medical School who also clarified that a lack of Omega 3 can lead to diffuse hair loss.
4. Carrots
When it comes to healthy hair, carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and according to a leading biochemist, this fat soluble vitamin is critical in the development and maintenance of those sebaceous glands which lubricate the hair shafts and give it that lovely glossy sheen. However, don’t overdo the carrots, as by eating excessive amounts you may find yourself turning a bright shade of orange.
5. Lentils and Pulses
Lentils and kidney beans are an amazing source of a nutrient called biotin or vitamin H. These foods should be a part of your hair care, as the boffins from the Linus Pauling Institute at the University of Oregon say that becoming deficient in biotin, or vitamin H which although rare, can make those lovely locks fall out. Great news for those who love a good chilli con carne and curry lovers.
6. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
Spinach, curly kale (which doesn’t make your hair curl) and Swiss chard are wonderfully rich in Iron. The Skin Research Laboratory at Imperial College London suggest that iron is an essential nutrient for the normal growth and maturation of hair, nails and skin.
7. Low Fat Dairy Products
Now is the time to make sure you eat plenty of skimmed milk, low fat yoghurt and low fat cheeses. These foods are rich in calcium and calcium works synergistically with vitamin D. Karrie Amor and Paradi Mirmirani, US Dermatologists have recently written a review extolling its virtues in the growth and development of the humble hair follicle.
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