Here’s the secret to jump-starting hair growth. No, you won’t find these items in the beauty aisle. Instead, take a walk to the grocery store.Healthy, balanced meals support healthy hair growth, says NaturallyCurly.com. Here’sa grocery list of what to buy—and eat. 

Asparagus: This protein-rich veggie has vitamins C and A and folic acid. The tasty stalks also contain fiber and iron, both recognized as hair growth stimulators. What’s more, asparagus is also a good source of silicon, which is thought to improve hair thickness. 

Beans: These members of the legume family are a source of biotin, a water-soluble B-complex vitamin that fights hair loss.  

Broccoli: Ounce for ounce, broccoli packs more vitamin C than an orange and also provides a heavy dose of vitamin A. Together these two vitamins produce sebum (a hair conditioner) and promote circulation.  

Honeydew: This sweet little melon is full of folic acid, a necessary nutrient to fight hair loss.  

Leafy greens: These veggies are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, which work together to produce sebum. Sebum keeps hair conditioned, thus preventing it from breaking off and stunting growth.  

Mango: When ripe,this delicious fruit is full of beta-carotene and vitamin E, which both work to improve scalp circulation. 

Nuts: This crunchy food is a source of zinc, a mineral that promotes scalp health, which then promotes hair growth.  

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