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Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar reveals the best foods to nourish your roots naturally

Updated on: Mar 24, 2026, 12:19:34 IST
Best food items that can strengthen your hair roots from within naturally. (Unsplash)
Best food items that can strengthen your hair roots from within naturally. (Unsplash)
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Rujuta Diwekar, a celebrity nutritionist, shared about some of the best foods that can nourish your hair roots naturally.

Hair care is one of the most important aspects of self-care, right after skincare. Most people rely either on artificial chemical products available in the market or opt for homemade remedies. Either way, the conversation and efforts are all about external application. However, there are hardly any people who consider eating right for their haircare.

In an Instagram post of March 23, 2026, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, one of the most qualified and sought-after nutrition & wellness experts in India, shared about food items that can nourish your hair roots naturally. Scroll down to learn about the food items that can strengthen your hair roots from within naturally.

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Rujuta highlighted the importance of food items in nourishing hair, similar to the nourishment they gave to our body. She mentioned that if you are on a diet and keeping yourself away from carbs and other important food items, then you might have to deal with hair loss as well.

1. Consume rice

Rujuta highlighted that seasonal fruits significantly impact your hair health. From Indian gooseberry to Guava, Mango, and many other seasonal fruits help in keeping your hair roots nourished naturally. These fruits contain vitamin C that acts as a cofactor for iron, which increases hemoglobin level. The colour, density, strengthen, and look of the hair appears well if the hemoglobin level stays good.

These fruits contain vitamin C that stregthens hair naturally.

3. Have pulses and legumes

The importance of pulses and legumes goes beyond body health, says Rujuta. She mentioned that pulses like moong, arhar, chawli, and others are rich in amino acids, vitamin B, and fibre. These nutrients impart strength to our hair and prevent random hair fall.

4. Include seeds in your diet

Rujuta highlighted the significance of seeds as well for our hair growth. She mentioned that Haleem seeds, if consumed in their original form, can maintain your hair and skin health. She advises consuming Haleem seeds in the form of laddu or kheer to get Folic acid and other nutrients. She clearly states not to consume this seed early in the morning with water, as it won’t yield anything.

Haleem seeds provide Folic acid and other nutrients which nourishes hair.

5. Hair oiling and combing

Apart from eating right, Rujuta also recommends oiling your hair at least once a week for 30 minutes. She also advises combing hair every day and avoiding chemical hair treatments as much as possible.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

 
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