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Foods That Are Good For You Nails

When someone looks at your nails, they can tell a lot about your health. Your nails are made out of proteins, in which visibly poor nails can indicate that you may be lacking important nutrients and vitamins.


Recommended Fruits:

  • Blueberries

  • Blackberries

  • Grapes

  • Strawberries

  • Kiwi

Blueberries, blackberries and grapes are high in antioxidants which help protect the body from free radical damage, especially in hair and nails. While strawberries and kiwis have high levels of Vitamin C have high levels of Vitamin C which naturally make your nails more resilient through collagen productions.

Recommended Greens Veggies:

  • Kale

  • Spinach

  • Broccoli

  • Collard Greens

Green are very rich in iron, folate, and calcium, in which when consumed, it allows for your nails to become stronger.

Other Recommended Veggies:

  • Tomatoes

  • Bell peppers

  • Sweet Potatoes

  • Carrots

Tomatoes and bell pepper are full of Vitamin C as well. Sweet potatoes and carrots are high in Vitamin A, which provides antioxidants.

Recommended Nuts & Seeds

  • Almonds

  • Sunflower seeds

Almonds are rich in magnesium, in which lack of magnesium within the body can cause vertical lines to be visible within the nail plate,. Sunflower seeds contain manganese and copper which are trace mineral which help with production of connective tissue in bones and cartiladge, which aids in strengthing the nail.



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