Soup Recipes for Treating Greasy and Oily Hair
If you are looking for soup recipes for treating greasy hair and oily scalp, look no further than this collection of recipes! The soup recipes below draw on the sebum-controlling effects of foods like apples, onions, chicken, spinach, and barley.
Now, before you dive headfirst into the soup recipes, you may want to take a look at the diet section (see Diet for Preventing Greasy Hair and Oily Scalp) and the food section (see 7 Food Remedies for Greasy Hair) first in order to learn the basics of how your diet and eating habits are linked to greasy and oily hair.
Apple and Onion Soup
This intriguing soup contains several compounds that help keep insulin levels in check. This is great news for anyone suffering from oil hair as excess insulin in the bloodstream can lead to a sharp increase in circulating androgen, which in turn can increase sebum on the skin surface.
See the RecipeWholesome Winter Pea and Watercress Soup
This super-healthy soup with a lusciously creamy texture is low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals that help control the oil on the scalp. See the Recipe
Tangy Tomato Soup with Basil
Tomatoes are supercharged with B vitamins which are thought to control excess oil on the scalp. Also the shallots featured in this soup help diminish excess oil in the scalp due to their vitamin B6 content as well as their ability to help keep the blood glucose and insulin levels stable, thereby preventing sharp increases in circulating androgen levels which can increase sebum on the skin surface. See the RecipeNourishing Nettle Soup
Nettle is packed with vitamins and minerals that help control over-active sebaceous glands on the scalp. If you have any leftover nettle leaves, you can infuse them to create a hair rinse that helps treat greasy hair. See the RecipeBarley Soup with Beans and Basil
Due its low glycemic rating, this soup helps prevent sharp increases in circulating androgen levels which often causes greasy hair. See the Recipe
Beet and Carrot Soup
This recipe combines beets and carrots to create a lovely crimson soup that is packed 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 RecipeChicken and Barley Soup
Low in fat, this barley soup makes a great meal to fight greasy hair. Skinless chicken provides a great source of the type of zinc that is readily used by the body (zinc can control sebum production and thus oily scalp), while spinach delivers plenty of B vitamins. See the RecipeBroccoli and Barley Soup
Both barley and broccoli, the two key ingredients in this soup, have a low Glycemic Index rating. This helps keep the blood glucose and insulin levels stable, thereby preventing sharp increases in circulating androgen levels which can increase sebum on the skin surface. See the RecipeBarley Soup with Carrots and Parsley
Barley is one of the best grains you can eat if your hair gets oily easily as it has the lowest Glycemic Index (GI) rating of all common grains. Foods that have a high Glycemic Index (GI) rating help keep the blood glucose and insulin levels stable, thereby preventing sharp increases in circulating androgen levels which can increase sebum on the skin surface. Also the carrots in this soup are helpful for people with greasy hair as they contain plenty of B complex vitamins which help control excess oil on the scalp. See the RecipeScandinavian Spinach Soup with Boiled Eggs
Both spinach and eggs are crammed with B vitamins, making this delicious soup a great meal for anyone suffering from excess oil on the scalp. See the RecipeFor 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.
