Title: Foods That Are Good for Your Nails
Headings: 11 foods you should eat for stronger nails
11 foods you should eat for stronger nails
Fruit is good for you and your nails.
Lean meats like turkey, chicken, and beef
Nails are made of protein, so adding more protein to your diet only helps.
Fruits and berries — especially blueberries, strawberries, and bananas
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants.
Dark leafy greens including spinach, broccoli, and kale
Leafy greens provide your body with iron, folate, and calcium.
Other veggies including sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and bell peppers
Bell peppers are full of vitamin C.
Nuts and seeds, including almonds and sunflower seeds
Beer
Beer is rich in silicon.
Fortified milks
Milk is a great source of calcium and vitamin D.
Eggs
The protein from eggs is easier for your body to digest than the protein from meat.
Salmon
Salmon is full of healthy fats.
Beans and legumes like lentils and lima beans
Lentils contain biotin.
Whole grains like brown rice and oatmeal
The whole grains found in brown rice contain biotin, silicon, and cysteine.
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Whether you realize it or not, nail health can be a pretty strong indicator of your overall health. Plenty of nutrients in food can help your nails, taking them from dry and brittle to healthy and strong. Foods that can improve your nails include fruits, lean meats, salmon, leafy greens, beans, eggs, nuts, and whole grains. You likely give very little thought to your nails even if you treat yourself to regular manicures. After all, they're just kind of there, so it's rare for most of us to worry too much about our nail health. But if you've ever had dry, brittle nails that feel weak or break easily, you know how distressing it can be, because it's not just about the way your tips look. It turns out your fingernails can be an indicator of underlying health concerns, or even just visible proof that your diet is lacking in certain important vitamins and nutrients. Fear not, though: Incorporating these 11 types of foods into your diet is the easiest (and tastiest!) way to help your nails grow long and strong – without supplements, treatments, or products with harsh chemicals.