"A girl isn't a woman until she has proper nails" - GRANDMA ALPHA
What To Eat and Drink:
- Apricots, cheese, carrots, and other foods rich with Vitamin A are good for brittled nails.
- Almonds and dairy products help strengthen nails.
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetable daily as they supply your nails with a wide range of nutrients your nails need to stay healthy.
- Consume foods with silicon and sulfur such as onions and fish.
- Consume foods with biotin such as nuts and whole grain. This is a crucial nutrient for nail growth.
- Foods that are high in protein prevent hanging nails.
- Carrot Juice especially is said to be excellent for nails.
- Water keeps nails hydrated and smooth.
What To Do:
- Wear gloves when gardening or doing the dishes to prevent chipping.
- Keep you hands moisturized. Add some olive oil or petroleum jelly on your nails before you go to bed.
- File your nails only when they are dry. Be sure to file in only one direction.
- Avoid using artificial stick on nails.
- Use good quality nail polish remover.
- When not using nail polish, put a protective layer on them.
What Your Nails Say About Your Health:
- Brittle and concave nails with pale half moons mean that you do not have enough iron, protein, or calcium.
- External fibrous growth on nails means that you are consuming too much salt.
- Bluish or yellowish discoloration on nails means you may have respiratory problems.
- A pale nail bed is a sign of anemia.
- Peeling nails are a sign of vitamin A deficiency.
- Zinc deficiencies inhibits proper growth.
- Thin nails mean you need to increase the amount of fats and oils you consume.
- Ridges on nails mean that you are consuming too much processed meats and refined foods.
Love,
ALPHA
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