Recipes That Help Combat Greasy Hair (Main Dishes)
Want to learn how to whip up tasty main dishes that also meet the specific dietary needs of people with an excessively oily scalp and greasy hair? In this section, you can explore a compilation of greasy hair combating recipes that use sebum-controlling foods such as asparagus, sesame seeds, salmon, mushrooms and broccoli.
But before you delve into the recipes below, you may want to read the page Diet for Preventing Greasy Hair and Oily Scalp and the page 7 Food Remedies for Greasy Hair which provide more general dietary advice for people with greasy hair.
Arugula, Avocado and Tomato Salad
This salad contains plenty of tomatoes which deliver generous amounts of B vitamins. Evidence suggests that a sufficient intake of the B vitamins, particularly of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), can help combat greasy hair by regulating sebum production. Furthermore, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) can help control sugar cravings. The excess sebum fighting effects of this salad may be further strengthened by balsamic vinegar, which not only adds depth and flavor to this dish but which also provides compounds that can reduce the glycemic index rating index of the meal. Low glycemic meals help control circulating androgen levels which are associated with excess oil on the scalp.
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Beet and Carrot Salad with Ginger
This recipe pairs two highly nutritious root vegetables, beets and carrots, to create an excellent natural remedy for lank and greasy looking hair. The ginger in this salad promotes circulation, facilitating the delivery of the important nutrients to the cells. See the Recipe
Beet and Carrot Soup
This recipe pairs carrots with beets to create a wonderful crimson soup that is supercharged with nutrients that help combat oily scalp. This recipe also calls for ginger which promotes circulation, facilitating the delivery of all the important nutrients to the cells. See the RecipeSpinach and Mushroom Omelet
This omelet ranks low on the glycemic index, which means that it causes only a slow rise in the blood glucose and insulin levels, helping keep circulating androgen in check. This in turn helps prevent excess sebum on the skin surface. In addition, this omelet contains plenty of B vitamins and zinc which also help regulate sebum production. See the RecipeWholewheat Pasta with Nettle Pesto
This dish won't sting you; it will only do your hair good. Young, blanched stinging nettle leaves are wonderfully edible, and they are packed with vitamins and minerals that help control over-active oil glands on the scalp. The whole wheat pasta this recipe calls for is a healthy alternative to the traditional white pasta. See the RecipeStir-Fried Asparagus with Quinoa Noodles
Asparagus and quinoa rate low on Glycemic Index, which means that they are digested slowly and cause only a small, slow rise in the blood glucose and insulin levels. This helps prevent sharp increases in circulating androgen which is often responsible for excess oil on the scalp. In addition, this noodle dish is loaded with B vitamins which further help control excess oil on the scalp. See the Recipe
Carrot and Avocado Salad
This salad contains plenty of carrots which are supercharged with B vitamins. Evidence suggests that a sufficient intake of the B vitamins can help combat greasy hair by regulating sebum production. Also the balsamic vinegar this recipe calls for can help control sebum production due to its ability to control circulating androgen levels. See the Recipe
Steamed Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
Turbo-charge your diet by indulging in this delicious, low glycemic dish. Both the asparagus and the sesame seeds this recipe calls for are cram-full of B complex vitamins and zinc which help prevent oily hair. See the RecipeShrimp and Mushroom Risotto
This easy recipe helps you create a risotto that's full of flavor and nutrients. It is an excellent dietary source of zinc which helps control sebum production on the scalp. Also the B vitamins in this risotto help combat greasy hair. See the Recipe
Super-Nutritious Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cranberries
This highly nutritious, low glycemic salad features ingredients that deliver a good wallop of nutrients that help fight greasy hair, including vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and zinc. Note See the Recipe
Romaine and Smoked Salmon Salad
This salmon salad contains plenty of carrots which are a very good source of B complex vitamins which may help control excess oil on the scalp. The radishes in this salad promote circulation, facilitating the delivery of the B vitamins to the cells. See the RecipeShrimp and Eggs on Romaine Lettuce
Both shrimp and eggs are rich in zinc which has been shown to be effective at controlling sebum production. Excessive sebum on the scalp results in oily hair. Also the tomatoes featured in this salad help control excess oil on the scalp due to their high concentration of B complex vitamins. See the Recipe
Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Tomatoes are loaded with B vitamins which are thought to control excess oil on the scalp. Evidence suggests that a sufficient intake of the B vitamins, particularly of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), can help combat greasy hair by regulating sebum production. The excess sebum fighting effects of this salad are further strengthened by balsamic vinegar which contains compounds that can reduce the glycemic index rating index of the meal. Low glycemic meals help control circulating androgen levels which are associated with excess oil on the scalp. See the RecipeSalmon Salad
Tomatoes, salmon, and onions deliver copious amounts of B vitamins which help combat greasy hair by regulating sebum production. The excess sebum fighting effects of this salad are further strengthened by balsamic vinegar, which not only adds a delicious tanginess to this dish but which also provides compounds that can reduce the glycemic index rating index of the meal. See the Recipe
Want More Recipes?
For more recipes that can help your hair look fresh for longer, visit the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Combatting Greasy Hair.
