Top 10 Superfoods for Healthy and Long Nails

Healthy nails are beautiful and attractive. Growing nails can be a difficult task for most of girls out there. But, having healthy nutritious foods will help your nails to grow faster. There are few foods which can increase the rate at which your nails and grow, along with nail growth it also strengthens the nail and improves your health. Here are top 10 foods which can increase the size of your nails.

1. Pineapple
   

   Pineapple fruit and pineapple juice is a good source of vitamin A and B. Dry and brittle nails may signal a vitamin A deficiency. Cracked and split nails are due to vitamin B deficiency. So having pineapple can take of these two deficiencies and make your nails healthy and strong.

2. Banana
   

   Fruits are loaded with many vitamins and minerals that can help to o build strong nails. Bananas are also a good source of essential minerals and vitamins. (Especially Vitamin B6).

3. Whole Grains
   

   Whole grains contain healthy complex carbohydrates to build healthy nails. You can foods like brown rice, oats, buckwheat, rye and millets which are rich in vitamin A and B.

4. Almonds
   

   Almonds are rich in Vitamin E, A, biotin, omega 3, which is needed to strengthen both hair and nails.

5. Yogurt

   While yogurt is full of essential nutrients and fat which are all promote healthy nail growth. T also contains low calories so, you can happily include in your diet.

6. Avocadoes

   Avocadoes serve as good sources of vitamin K, vitamin B9 and other important nutrients. All these are beneficial for blood cells and also good for nail growth and brittle nails.

7. Eggs

   Have you ever wondered why you have white spots on your nails? Low zinc is the answer. Try eating one egg a day and you will soon see those spots disappear. Eggs contain good protein, a fuel for the body that can lead to healthy and strong nails. Eggs also contain vitamin A, vitamin E and calcium, biotin is found in the egg yolk which helps in nail growth

8. Peanut Butter

   Peanut butter is a great source of biotin which will strengthen the weak, thin and brittle nails.

9. Coconut oil

   Coconut oil contains vitamin E, antioxidants, lauric acids which can revitalize your hair and nails. Coconut has rich fats that are wonderful for your body and your appearance.

10. Olive oil

    Olive oil is a great source of good fatty acids; plenty of minerals which help strengthen nail and cuticles. Before going to bed, apply olive oil to your nails and cuticles. Massage gently for 5 minutes and wear a cotton gloves while sleeping. You can do this once daily. Additionally use olive oil in diet by spraying on salads and dishes.

Having these healthy foods will set you up for strong and healthy nails, but many people do not known because it takes about six months to regrow an entire nail. Always remember having these foods will help you in nail growth and you can find the difference at least after 3-4 months.