The 5 Anti-Dandruff Foods You Should Eat

Apparently, there is a healthy way of eating that helps prevent dandruff! This article has a list of the foods that are claimed to be some of the very best anti-dandruff foods nature has to offer to us.

1. Sunflower seeds

These tasty seeds have nutrients that contribute to dandruff-free hair. Sunflower seeds have many benefits like zinc* and vitamins*, but the dandruff-fighting property is the mixture of Vitamin Bs.

Vitamins* B contributes to your metabolism. Metabolism is linked to causes of dandruff. Having an inefficient metabolism is a cause.

2. Chickpeas

Chickpeas (also known as beans) are rich in nut-like flavor. It has a buttery consistency. This also contains zinc* and Vitamin B6, which are dandruff-fighting nutrients. In some places, a paste is made from chickpeas and is applied directly on the scalp to help reduce dandruff.

3. Ginger

Yes, ginger is one of the best and oldest spices in the world. It helps with digestion, yes, but concerning dandruff; ginger is a strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial fighting machine. You can even go for ginger tea!

4. Garlic

Garlic has a high concentration of allicin. Allicin is a natural anti-fungal compound. Of course, dandruff is caused by dry skin or bacteria of the scalp, so this ingredient would do justice.

Garlic can be used as an oral treatment or topical treatment. Mashing up garlic with honey* and applying it to the scalp is a great treatment. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes and then rinse.

5. Apples

Apples are pretty common in any household and the great thing is organic apples are said to keep dandruff at bay. The reason we say organic is because most fruit contain pesticides and other chemicals when grown conventionally. You could eat apples alone or slice them into your oatmeal to prevent dandruff.

Happy healthy eating and relief of the “snowfalls.”