Dietspan

Zinc is a micro mineral but it plays a vital role for the healthy working of many of the body’s systems. It is found in all parts of our body i.e. 60% in muscle, 30% in bone and about 5% in our skin. Male semen contains 100 times more zinc than is found in the blood that means the more sexually active a man the more zinc he will need.
Here are the few reasons why we should include zinc rich food in our daily diet.
Zinc acts like a regulator which controls many of our metabolic activities like protein and DNA synthesis.
It is considered as a key to our growth, development and maturity.
It is  required for the treatment of wounds, burns and acne.
It is also required for sexual development (for sperm production and fetal maturity).
It controls our blood sugar level.
It improves our smell and taste insight.
It  boosts bone mineralization.
It influences our Thyroid & Cognitive functions

So check out whether you are taking a zinc sufficient or deficient diet? If it is the latter one then you may face some of the symptoms like impairment of taste, skin problems (acne, eczema etc.) and a very poor immune response. The other signs of zinc deficiency are hair loss, diarrhea, fatigue, late wound healing, and decreased growth rate.
If you are a pregnant or a breast feeding lady it is must for you to include a zinc rich source in your daily diet like Oysters, Shellfish, Wheat germ, Wheat Bran, Bran cereals, Pine Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Parmesan, Cheese, Fish, Eggs, fruit yogurt, Pumpkin seeds or dried yeasts etc etc..

Oysters are believed to contain 25mg zinc per 100gm.

Many women, men and children suffer from hair loss problem. Your hair needs proper attention and pampering so that health of the hair is maintained. Hair enhances the beauty of the person; they are important part of our personality. There can be many reasons for hair loss such as- depression, excessive dieting, hereditary, aging and improper sleep. Inadequate or faulty nutrition, stress, illness and unclean condition are causes for hair loss. Excessive dieting is one of the main reasons for hair loss. People who are on diet loss hair fast as they do not get proper nutrients. Baldness is increasing with people who do not intake proper balanced diet. Person suffering from anemia might also face hair loss problem. You should include lot of green veggies as they are iron-rich foods in your diet. Proper amount of protein is also needed for hair growth. Protein is vital nutrients for our body as it helps in cell maintenance and repair, and regulation. Eat good proportion of –
1- Dairy products such as meat, cow’s milk and eggs are rich in proteins.
2- Vegan diets are pulses, peas, beans & lentils, nuts, seeds and grains.
3- Brewer’s yeast, wheat germ is rich in protein but also good source of vitamin B.
4- Tofu, Soy milk, low-fat cheese, fish, yogurt are good source of protein.
5- Nuts, seeds, and olive oil are rich source of vitamin E, it’s important for healthy hair growth.
6- Drink lot of fruit and vegetable juice as they are rich in iron and vitamin C.
Silica is also vital for healthy hair growth. Silica therapy has proved in reduction in hair fall. Shampoos which consist of organic silica helps to prevent –baldness, stimulate healthier hair growth and assure beautiful shine, luster and strength. Scientists claim that regular use of silica comprised shampoo can completely stop hair loss problem. Potato covering, green and red peppers and cucumbers, bean sprouts are also high in silica.
Low fat- foods might not completely stop hair loss but slow down hair fall.
Eat healthy and balanced diet to have long shiny hairs.