Iron- Rich Oat Breakfast for Hair Regrowth

When you suffer from anaemia, finding easy breakfast ideas that help with your hair regrowth goals is usually at the top of your priority.

This is especially true because a healthy breakfast sets you up for the rest of the day, and the earlier you get in your essential nutrients, the better.

Our weekly recipe features a breakfast idea that is not only tasty, but should keep your blood sugar properly regulated for most of the day.

Let’s dive in.

We will highlight the following:-

*Pssst, Catch up on our comprehensive list of Foods Rich in Iron for Hair Growth. 

1. Nutritional value of Raw Rolled Oats

Oats have the following nutritional value that can help with hair regrowth:-

🌺 Manganese for metabolism;
🌺 Iron for oxygen supply and hair health;
🌺 Zinc for overall health;
🌺 Magnesium for heart health;
🌺 Selenium for immune function;
🌺 Copper for its antioxidant properties;
🌺 Phosphorous for bone health and tissue maintenance.

Over and above these essential vitamins and nutrients, rolled oats are also packed with fibre, and contain protein and carbs as well.

2. Nutritional value of Almonds

Almonds pack a nutty punch when it comes to essential nutrients.

They contain:-

🌺Vitamin E to lower inflammation;
🌺 Iron;
🌺Magnesium;
🌺 Manganese; and
🌺 Copper.

Almonds also contain fibre, protein and are high in healthy monosaturated fats.

3. Nutritional value of Walnuts

Walnuts are not only tasty, but pack the following nutritional punch:

🌺 Iron;
🌺 Omega 3 fatty acids;
🌺 Zinc;
🌺 Copper;
🌺 Selenium;
🌺 Vitamin C for immune support; and
🌺 Niacin for healthy hair growth.

Walnuts are an energy dense, high calorie food and because of this, are the perfect food to fuel your day. It also contains fibre, protein and carbs.

Check out our Ultimate Guide: 17 Super Foods to Combat Hair Loss for other nutrition packed foods for hair regrowth.

4. Nutritional value of Sunflower Seeds

These seeds will have you feeling like sunshine in no time, thanks to the following redeeming qualities:

🌺Iron;
🌺 Vitamin E,
🌺 Copper;
🌺 Selenium;
🌺 Zinc;
🌺 Manganese;
🌺 Potassium for maintaining healthy body functions;
🌺 Vitamin B6 for brain health and improving mood; and
🌺 Vitamin B1 to produce energy.

Sunflower seeds are also great for reducing inflammation; as well as help boost the immune system. This is a definite plus when you suffer from Iron deficiency.

5. Nutritional value of Pumpkin Seeds

You will become a regular pumpkin eater when you get clued up on these nutritional benefits:-

🌺 Iron;
🌺 Zinc;
🌺 Manganese;
🌺 Potassium;
🌺 Magnesium;
🌺 Copper;
🌺 Potassium;
🌺 Phosphorous for repair of tissue cells; and
🌺 Sodium for normal cell function.

Pumpkin seeds also have anti-inflammatory properties and are a great source of fibre. Adding a few of these seeds into your breakfast everyday will see a marked improvement in the overall health and look of your hair.

6. Nutritional value of Greek Yoghurt

It is recommended that you use Greek yoghurt as it has more nutritional value than your regular yoghurt.

Greek yoghurt is a super hair food as it contains the following:-

🌺 Zinc;
🌺 Selenium;
🌺 Phosphorous;
🌺 Potassium;
🌺 Vitamin B12 to help prevent megaloblastic anaemia;
🌺 Riboflavin to help fight free radicals; and
🌺 Probiotics for gut health.

While the iron in Greek yoghurt is negligible, an interesting fact about Greek yoghurt is that it is higher in protein and lower in carbs than regular yoghurt.

This makes it a no-brainer yoghurt staple for your breakfast, snack and smoothies.

7. Vitamin C Fruit Pairing

You can add any fruit that contains Vitamin C to your Oat & Nut breakfast bowl.

NaHaZo is big on buying seasonal fruits, as you can get the best of the fruit (at their freshest), as opposed to buying frozen fruit.

Our vitamin C favourite Oat breakfast pairings are mango, grapes, peaches, apples, and fresh berries.

Rule of Thumb: When you want to raise your iron levels through nutrition, it is advisable to pair your iron-rich food with vitamin C packed food as well.

The reason for this is that Vitamin C makes it easier for the body to absorb the Iron.

Looking for a great Iron and Vitamin C pairing? Our Carrot & Beetroot Salad and Spinach & Steak Iron Salad is a firm NaHaZo favourite.

3. Oats and Nuts Breakfast Recipe

Ingredients

• Rolled Oats
• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Sunflower seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Fruit
• Greek Yoghurt

Method

1. Pour a handful of rolled oats into a breakfast bowl.
2. Add the almonds, walnuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds to it.
3. Scoop X2 tablespoons of yoghurt (less, depending on your serving) onto the mix.
4. Top your breakfast with bite-sized vitamin C fruit of your choice.

Guten Apetit! Your health breakfast is ready.

If you haven’t already tried this breakfast, what are you waiting for? Give it a try and let us know how you liked it and what you added to make it that much tastier.

It sets you up for the morning and is easy to prepare. You can also prepare it the night before or quickly assemble it the next morning, should you be pressed for time.

Getting your required nutritional intake of Iron need not be time-consuming and this recipe is just what you need to start your day.

Looking for Iron-rich salad and soup recipes? Try out our Tomato & Avocado Salad, Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup & Spinach and Apple Salad Recipe. 

Here is to raised Iron levels.

Until the next time, gorgeous afro-divas, happy naturaling!