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Bite on This                           What to eat to get healthy nails

5/22/2013

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From Fab Fit Fun:
Forget huge diamonds that cost as much as a modest size Malibu mansion, or classic Louboutins with oh-so-perfect heels. (OK, maybe we'd still hold onto the latter.) This season's hottest red carpet accessory isn't a bag or earrings, but nails. Sure, you're only one YouTube tutorial away from bringingGangnam Style to the tips of your fingers, but here's how to be mani-cam ready with a healthy diet for healthy nails.
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Get Your Protein On
Nails are made up of keratin, which is a protein, and a lack of protein in your diet could lead to soft and brittle nails. Incorporate a minimum of 60g of protein into your diet every day. The best sources of protein are lean meats, seafood, eggs, dairy, legumes, tofu, and nuts.

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Don’t forget biotin: According to Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food author and celebrity nutritionist/chef Christine Avanti, a study found that 2.5mg of biotin per day was enough to significantly increase the firmness and hardness of nails, so make sure you include enough biotin in your daily eats with foods such as milk, salmon, and whole grains.

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Take your vitamins: According to registered dietitian, nutritionist, and health coach Sarah Mirkin, “Vitamin C helps with iron absorption and works with vitamin E to boost and strengthen nails by promoting healthy blood circulation to deliver oxygen to the nail beds.” Great sources of vitamin C include strawberries, oranges, kiwis, cantaloupe, yams, tomatoes, and peppers. For vitamin E, eat nuts, eggs, avocado, asparagus, and sweet potatoes.

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Iron It Out
An iron deficiency in your diet can also lead to weak nails. Sarah said great sources of iron include oysters, salmon, turkey, beef, tuna, and chicken.
xx, The FabFitFun Team

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