Collagen-rich foods to eat for healthy hair and skin in summer

Collagen-rich foods can reduce signs of ageing and boost your hair growth and skin health. Here are some foods rich in collagen.

Nuts and Seeds: Nuts and seeds like pumpkin seeds, cashews, almonds and sesame seeds are rich sources of zinc and copper.

Tomatoes: Tomatoes have a red pigment known as lycopene, which promotes collagen production.

Berries: Berries such as strawberries and blueberries are high in antioxidants that promote collagen in body.

Citrus and tropical fruits: Vitamin C is high in fruits such as grapes, oranges, kiwis, guavas, and limes, and is vital for collagen formation in the body.

Green tea: Catechins, an antioxidant in green tea improves collagen production, and benefits skin and hair.

Green leafy vegetables: Vitamin C, zinc, and copper are abundant in leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach, which boost collagen formation. 

Chicken: It is useful for collagen production, especially its skin and cartilage.

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