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For a good personality, people try to make the best outfits and hairstyles. To keep the skin, hair and body healthy, try to adopt a healthy lifestyle and diet. Some people get manicures to keep their nails healthy and try to keep them in better shape, but still their nails look brittle and weak. In such a situation, it is important that you not only take a healthy diet to keep your body fit, but also take a nutrient-rich diet to keep your nails healthy. Know from Dr. Aparajita Lamba, dermatologist at Iksana Wellness, Delhi, what lifestyle changes to make and what to eat for healthy nails?
What should be done to keep the nails healthy?
To keep your nails strong and healthy, it is important that you take proper care of them and also make some important changes in your diet and lifestyle.
What diet should be taken for healthy nails?
- To strengthen nails, you should eat a protein-rich diet. Protein is an essential nutrient for nail strength, because nails
- It is made of a protein called keratin. For this, include dairy products, eggs, tofu, soy, beans and fish in your diet.
- Eating green leafy vegetables, which are rich in vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium and vitamin A, is essential for healthy nails. So, you can include green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and broccoli in your diet.
- To make nails strong and healthy, you can consume dry fruits like almonds, walnuts and cashews which are rich in fatty acids, biotin and other nutrients.
What lifestyle changes should be made for healthy nails?
- To have healthy and strong nails, you need to avoid biting your nails. Biting nails damages them and increases the risk of infection.
- Strictly avoid gel or acrylic nails, as these treatments can weaken and damage the nail root, increasing the likelihood of nail breakage.
- Keep your nails dry and cut straight across, as nails need to be kept dry
- Avoid excessive nail polishing, as excessive polishing weakens the natural protective layer of the nail, which can weaken your nails.
