Many foods that help achieve shiny, bouncy and healthy hair and smooth, blemish-free skin, are mostly packed with good fats. Avocado is rich in biotin (which can contribute to normal hair function), Vitamin E and good fats. Sesame seeds and walnuts are both rich in zinc and healthy fats, and raspberries are also a great source of biotin. The added protein is essential for the hair, and also ensures a good boost of amino acids.
Even with a good and balanced diet, we lose nutrients when we cook food. Juicing and smoothies are a great way to pack in nutrients and allow your body to absorb them quickly.
Here are 15 smoothie blends for ultimate beauty benefits.
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1. Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
Peanut butter – 2 tablespoons
Almond milk – 1 cup
Oats – 4 tablespoons
Flaxseed powder – 2 teaspoons
Cocoa powder – 1 teaspoon
How To Prepare
Blend the oats, peanut butter, almond milk, and cocoa powder.
Pour into a glass and add flaxseed powder.
Stir well before drinking.
2. Vitamin A Smoothie
Ingredients
Carrot – ½ cup, chopped
Cantaloupe – ½ cup, chopped
Himalayan pink salt – ¼ teaspoon
Mint leaves
Grapefruit pulp – ½ of one large
How To Prepare
Blend the carrot, grapefruit pulp, and cantaloupe with Himalayan pink salt.
Blend the chopped carrot, orange, and turmeric powder.
Pour it into a glass and drink up!
12. Hair Softness Smoothie
Ingredients
Banana – 1 large
Avocado – ½ cup
Melon seeds – 2 teaspoons, crushed
How To Prepare
Blend the avocado, banana, and crushed melon seeds.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and drink.
13. Shiny Hair Smoothie
Ingredients
Blueberries – ½ cup
Raspberries – ¼ cup, chopped
Blackberries – ½ cup
Dates – 2, chopped
Walnut – 1 tablespoon, crushed
How To Prepare
Blend the raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and dates.
Pour the mixture into a glass.
Add the crushed walnuts before drinking.
Quick Tip: Blueberries and blackberries are loaded with many beneficial nutrients that can promote hair health if applied topically. Apply a mask made with blueberries and blackberries, honey, and olive oil once a week to make hair smoother.
14. Healthy Hair Smoothie
Ingredients
Kale – ½ cup, chopped
Banana – ½ of one large
Grapes – 5-6
Pomegranate – ¼ cup
A pinch of black salt
How To Prepare
Blend the kale, banana, grapes, and pomegranate with black salt.
Pour into a glass and drink.
15. Hair Vitality Smoothie
Ingredients
Apricot – ½ cup, chopped
Cherry – ½ cup
Apple – 1 cup, chopped
A pinch of black salt
A pinch of black pepper
How To Prepare
Blend the cherries, apple, and apricot with black salt and black.
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