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As you may already know, great curls start from the inside out. If you’re having a hard time encouraging your curls to grow, it could be that you need to think about adjusting your diet and incorporating more healthy, whole foods into your diet. A great place to start are these amazing (and delicious) smoothies that you can make right at home.
Sweet Potato Smoothie:
Sweet potatoes are amazing when it comes to taking care of your curls and skin. They’re loaded with Vitamin A, which will help improve the health of your scalp, which then leads to longer, stronger curls.
How to make it:
Blend 1 medium sized banana, 1 small cooked sweet potato and 2 cups of almond milk (use less milk if you like a thicker smoothie.)
Kale, Apple and Lemon:
If you’re trying to get healthier hair, you need to incorporate dark leafy greens into your diet. The leafy greens and lemon work together to remove toxins from your curls, as well as help stimulate curl growth. Apples are loaded with fiber, as well as Vitamin A and E, both of which will increase circulation to your scalp and will help promote shine.
How to make it:
Mix 2 cups of kale with the stalks remove, 1/2 of a lemon without the rind and 1 small sized apple of any color, 1 cup almond milk.
Mixed Berry Blend:
It’s no secret that berries are tiny powerhouses of health. They’re loaded with antioxidants that work miracles at removing toxins from your skin, hair and body. They also help healthy cells regenerate, which encourages healthy curl growth.
How to make it:
Toss 1 cup of mixed berries of your choice, 1-1.5 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of Chia seeds into a blender.
Spinach and Almond:
This one sounds a little strange, but hear us out. This smoothie isn’t overly sweet and is hearty enough to make a great snack. It has tons of Vitamin A and C, which encourage blood flow to your scalp, which means your curls can grow with more ease. Additionally, it will help you absorb iron, which will help your curls grow.
How to make it:
Mix 1-1.5 cups almond milk in the flavor of your choice, 1 banana, 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter and 2-3 leaves of spinach or kale, whichever you prefer.
Cucumber, Honey and Apple:
The ingredients in this smoothie will boost your curl’s natural elasticity and moisture retention. This smoothie is not only great to drink for its silicone and sulfur, but also can be beneficial as a hair mask!
How to make it:
Blend 1 cup of spinach, 1/2 of a cucumber, 1 tablespoon of organic honey and 1 small apple of your choice.