Recipes for Oily Hair Treating Desserts
Are you looking for tempting breakfast recipes that also people with greasy hair can enjoy without experiencing their condition getting worse? In this section, you'll find a selection of healthy dessert dishes that are supercharged with nutrients that help control over-active oil glands on the scalp.
Apple Slices with Cinnamon
This dessert is a cinch to prepare, and it contains only 95 calories! It also has a low glycemic index (GI) rating compared to most other desserts. Low glycemic foods help prevent sharp increases in circulating androgen which is responsible for sebum on the skin surface.
See the RecipeNettle Crêpes with Raspberries
Don't worry about this intriguing dessert dish stinging you; the nettle in these crepes will only do you good. Young, cooked stinging nettle shoots are wonderfully edible, and they are packed with vitamins and minerals that help control over-active oil glands on the scalp. If you have any leftover nettle shoots, you can infuse them to create a hair rinse that helps treat greasy hair. See the RecipeBuckwheat Crepes with Bananas
Buckwheat is rich in protein, and the protein it boasts consists of all eight essential amino acids, all of which are needed for healthy hair. These crepes are also rich in vitamin B2 which can help combat greasy hair by regulating sebum production. See the RecipeQuinoa Crepes with Applesauce
These crepes have a low Glycemic Index (GI) rating, which means that it digested slowly, causing only a small, slow rise in the blood glucose and insulin levels. Insulin is necessary in order for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. However, but excess insulin in the bloodstream can lead to a sharp increase in circulating androgen, which in turn can increase sebum on the skin surface. See the Recipe
Low Glycemic Raspberry Muffins
This muffin recipe is a must-try for those who love muffins but are concerned about the high amount of simple carbohydrates in most muffins. This recipe uses some of the lowest glycemic muffin batter ingredients, including soy flour, whole wheat flour, and raspberries. It also features cinnamon which helps further lower the glycemic index of these delicious muffins. See the RecipeMillet Pancakes with Prune Compote
Both millet and prunes are crammed with B vitamins and zinc which help control oil on the scalp. As an added benefit, prunes are packed with antioxidants. See the RecipeChocolate Cake
This flourless chocolate cake with understated layers of flavor has a surprising ingredient: black beans! Black beans have a low Glycemic Index (GI) rating which helps control circulating androgen levels. Elevated circulating androgen levels have been associated with greasy hair. See the RecipeLow-Fat Apple and Raspberry Crumble
Low in processed sugar and rich in fiber, this divine dessert helps keep insulin levels in check. This is great news for anyone suffering from oil hair as excess insulin in the bloodstream can lead to a sharp increase in circulating androgen, which in turn can increase sebum on the skin surface. See the RecipeRaspberry Blueberry Smoothie
This dairy-free smoothie is literally bursting with vitamin B6. What's more, the raspberries and the ground flaxseed add healthful omega-3 fatty acids to this delectable smoothie. See the RecipeFor more recipes that can help your hair look fresh for longer, visit the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Combatting Greasy Hair.
You may also want to check out the diet section of this guide (see Diet That Helps Prevent Greasy Hair and Oily Scalp) as well as the food section (see 7 Food Remedies for Greasy Hair).
