The ingestion of the right foods facilitates the control of scalp oiliness, combating dandruff naturally and effectively. The most indicated foods are anti-inflammatory and rich in omega 3 such as tuna and sardines.
This type of feeding is very helpful because it helps decrease symptoms such as itching, peeling and red spots on the scalp. But for the treatment to be effective also it is necessary to make a diet poor in fats eliminating from the diet frituras, sausages and salgadinhos.
What to Eat to Control Dandruff
Foods that help treat seborrheic dandruff are mainly anti-inflammatory foods and they strengthen the immune system helping to fight inflammation like:
- Salmon, sardines, tuna;
- Nuts, almonds;
- Chia seeds, sunflower seeds;
- Orange, pineapple, lemon.
These foods should be consumed daily until the dandruff has disappeared.
What Not to Eat to Control Dandruff
Dairy products, as they are related to increased oiliness in the skin, should be avoided as well as food allergens like kiwi, strawberry and peanut because they can easily trigger allergies and aggravate inflammation in the scalp.
However, to confirm that these foods actually increase dandruff, it is necessary to withdraw each of these foods for three weeks and then consume them again to see if they increase dandruff or not because not everyone notices this difference.
Ideal menu
This diet menu that combats dandruff dandruff is an example of a food day for anyone who wants to combat inflammation in the scalp.
- Breakfast - orange juice with granola.
- Lunch - grilled turkey steak with rice and lettuce, tomato and cucumber salad with chia seeds, seasoned with lemon drops. For dessert, apple.
- Snack - A French bread with ham and pineapple juice.
- Dinner - steamed salmon with potatoes and boiled carrots seasoned with lemon drops. A pear for dessert
Food is an important component of the treatment of seborrheic dandruff, but should be combined with the treatment indicated by the dermatologist and the use of anti-dandruff shampoos.
See other strategies that complement this feeding:
- Home Remedies for Dandruff
- How to Use Vinegar to Control Dandruff
- 7 Habits that make dandruff worse
