DHAKA: While regular oiling, shampooing and conditioning are important for your hair, what you eat is equally essential. Your hair needs nourishment in the form of a healthy diet so that it doesn't suffer from breakage or damage.

Make sure that you include plenty of vitamins, proteins and minerals in your diet. A deficiency in iron can also cause hair fall. Here's what your diet should contain to get rid of this dilemma, reports The Times of India.

- Dairy products. A warm glass of milk early morning or before you go to bed is important not just for healthy bones but also for your hair. Make a habit to include milk products like cheese, yogurt and curd in your diet.

- Fresh fruits and vegetables are another must. Spinach, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, papaya, pineapples, apples and peaches especially are great for your hair.

- Another excellent source of antioxidants is green tea, which helps get rid of toxins from the body and is good for hair. Don't forget drinking water — at least right to 10 glasses are a must. Have coconut water also on a daily basis.

- Avoid fried and junk food as well as food items that are high in the sugar content. These contain high calories and do no favors to your skin or hair.

BDST: 2020 HRS, JAN 10, 2015