Dr. Kari Williams (Trichologist, creator of Goddess Locs, Stylist to Meagan Good, Ava Duvernay) and Chef Tirzah Love (Celebrity Chef and Owner of Tirzah Catering LLC.), have joined forces to create a few simple recipes to fight postpartum hair loss.
“Postpartum hair loss can set in any day after your baby arrives, and it sometimes continues as long as a year.”
According to Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams, “Healthy hair starts with a healthy diet. Vitamins and nutrients are most beneficial for hair strength and growth when they are digested.
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Sweet potatoes and kale are rich in Vitamin A which is necessary for cell growth and the production of sebum, which is the oil our scalp naturally produces. Having a sufficient amount of Vitamin A in your body supports hair growth and protects the hair from becoming dry and brittle. The bacon is a good source of protein. Hair is mostly made of protein so adequate consumption of this macronutrient is important to promote hair growth, strengthen the hair strand and make strands thicker. If you are vegetarian try a protein-rich substitute for the bacon like Sweet Earths Hickory and Sage Smoked Seitan Bacon.”
Loaded Sweet Potato Soup
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Baked eggs and Crispy Salmon
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PATTERN Beauty
Founded by Tracee Ellis Ross, PATTERN is a Black-owned hair care line for curly, coily and tight-textured hair. Their Scalp Serum is a hydrating blend of peppermint, rosemary and lavender oils that soothes and moisturizes the scalp. It is a small moment of self-care to go with the nourishing recipes above.
Janice Robinson-Celeste, MBA, is the founder and publisher of Successful Black Parenting Magazine, the Iris Award-winning publication for parents of Black children. An early childhood specialist and former classroom teacher, she is a Public Voices Fellow of The OpEd Project with the National Black Child Development Institute, and her opinion writing has appeared in HuffPost, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The 74, TheGrio, Word In Black, The Fulcrum and Women's eNews. She is the author of Pride and Joy: African-American Baby Celebrations (Simon & Schuster) and the award-winning children's book Miles' Stuffy Nose, hosts the BACKtalk podcast, and founded the National Black Parenting Conference. She is a proud mom of three.
Founder and Publisher, Successful Black Parenting Magazine
Medical Disclaimer: This article is for general information and education only and is not medical advice. Successful Black Parenting Magazine and its writers are not doctors or licensed health care providers. Always talk with your doctor or a qualified health care provider before starting any exercise program, treatment, medication or supplement, and about any questions regarding your health or your child’s health. Never ignore professional medical advice or delay getting it because of something you read here. In an emergency, call 911 or your doctor right away.
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