Keep Your Nails Healthy and Strong - Women Daily Magazine

The structure of our nails is determined genetically, but there are things we can do to improve the health of our nails. A proper diet and proper nail care will help you maintain your nails pliable and not brittle.

Here’s what you can do to keep your nails healthy and strong!

If you want to have healthy and beautiful nails you need to eat healthy.
Start eating products that contain gelatin such as jelly, milk, soup, soy products, wheat, egg yolks, seafood etc.
Eat foods that contain vitamin A because it will help your nails strengthen and grow faster. Carrots, parsley, whole butter, liver and tomatoes are rich in vitamin A.
Vitamin B will help your nails grow faster and will improve the absorption of proteins. Eat more egg yolks, whey germs and cabbage.
If you want your nails to be strong, you need to eat foods rich in calcium.
Sulfur will protect your nails from inflammations. You can find sulfur in onions, cabbage and cucumbers.
Your nails need exfoliation. Scrub your nails with a soft brush at least once a day.
Massage your nails with hand lotion at least once a day. This will keep them moisturized and healthy.
Use rubber gloves when you do housework.
Don’t apply nail polish too often because your nails can turn yellow.