5 FOODS THAT ACTUALLY PREVENT GREY HAIR

Aging is (unfortunately) inevitable, but gray hair doesn't have to be! Turns out, there are certain foods with properties that can actually prevent graying of hair-so you can keep your locks streak-free for as long as possible (even without that box of hair dye!)

Best part? These foods are delicious and easy to implement, and offer a host of vitamins and minerals to keep your body humming along, so you have permission to eat as much as you like.

Below are the top five foods that can protect your hair from turning gray.

Fermented Foods

Probiotics aren't just great for your digestive system-they're also great your head! Fermented foods like kimchi or sauerkraut provide probiotics to support gut health.

A healthy gut is important for hair health, as gut bacteria actually produce the B-vitamin, biotin. Biotin deficiencies result in changes in hair color and strength, such as making them brittle and more prone to thin out so getting enough in your diet can keep your color lasting longer.

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is a good source of both iron and copper, two nutrients that are excellent for preventing gray hair and aging. Low ferritin (the storage market of iron in our blood) has been linked to premature graying in a study and while copper deficiency is rare, the nutrient is in part responsible for melanin. With aging comes lower melanin levels, so keeping those copper levels high can help combat the process. Enjoy a square or two for a sweet indulgence-your hair will thank you! production.

Salmon

Salmon provides a nice dose of vitamin D, which may be related to hair pigmentation. If someone has a true D deficiency present with premature grays, a D-3 supplement may help, but obtaining it through the diet with fatty fish like salmon can mean you're getting many other nutrients to support hair and skin, such as omega 3 and protein. We'll call that a win-win.