Hey Lovelies, I thought I would share with you a few beauty tips that I have learned what to eat to get Healthy Hair and Nails! I hope yall enjoy and please comment and let me know any tips that you know of! :)
- Biotin (a.k.a. vitamin H) can improve hair that is splitting or thinning as well as strengthen weakened nails. Foods to Try: Bananas, beans, cauliflower, eggs, lentils, peanuts and salmon
- To get shinier hair, introduce more omega-3s into your diet, which “help support scalp health and may give your locks extra luster and shine. Foods to Try: Eggs, flaxseed, fish oil, mackerel, salmon, sardines, spinach, tuna and walnut
- Protein intake is important for many reasons, notably when it comes to hair and nails. Both are made of structural proteins known as keratin, so adequate dietary protein is important for providing the building blocks for growing strong hair and nails. Foods to Try: Chicken, eggs, lean red meats, lowfat dairy, nuts, seafood, soybeans and whole grains
- Vitamin A helps produce a conditioning substance for the scalp known as sebum, which keeps hair looking and feeling healthy. In addition to these beauty benefits, this vitamin contributes to better eye health and immune system function, which keeps you vital and strong from head to toe. Foods to Try: Apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, Cheddar cheese, egg yolks, mangoes, oatmeal, spinach and sweet potatoes
- Zinc is another nutrient active in helping the immune system function properly, Zinc is a component of hundreds of enzymes in the body, some of which regulate the body’s ability to make new proteins that will become building blocks of healthy hair and nails. Foods to Try: Cashews, green beans, lean beef, lobster, oysters and soybeans
