1 Place 2 teaspoons of spice mixture in the center of a 4 inch square of cheesecloth or muslin; bring corners together and tie with string to make a bag. 2  Tie 3 cinnamon sticks to each bag; repeat with remaining spice mixture. 3  Directions for use: Place 1 bag in 1 quart apple cider, cranberry juice or red wine.
4. Lentils. Lentils are full of vitamin B-9, also known as folic acid. Like B-12, a deficiency in vitamin B- 9 can lead to prematurely grey hair because it is an important component of methionine. Methionine, an amino acid, blocks natural damage to the hair cells that can lead to a loss of hair color.
It is possible, however, to take in too much vitamin A and hinder hair growth. To prevent this, minimize your intake of fortified foods, such as cereals, energy bars, and margarine, recommends Greg Hottinger, RD, nutritionist and author o f The Best Natural Foods on the Market Today.