6 Foods to Give You Strong, Healthy Nails

6 Foods to Give You Strong, Healthy Nails
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If peeling off labels and popping open cans cause your nails to turn to nubs, you may be missing some key nutrients in your diet. A lack of protein, iron, and zinc can often contribute to weak and brittle nails, making them all an essential part of your daily diet. 

Your nails are a reflection of your overall health and well-being. While over polishing or infection can cause nails to break, an unhealthy diet that’s high in sugar and starch can also have a negative impact on your nails. Bottom line: weak nails could mean that you need to incorporate some new foods into your diet. 

Here are six foods that can help strengthen your nails:

1. Salmon  Fatty acids found in fish, especially salmon, play a key role in moisturizing the nail bed. Salmon is also rich in phosphorous, which assists in the growth and repair of tissues and cells that hardens nails. 

At Feinstein's/54 Below, chef Lynn Bound sources ingredients such as King Ora salmon and farm-raised Amish chicken. (Jeremy Daniel)
At Feinstein's/54 Below, chef Lynn Bound sources ingredients such as King Ora salmon and farm-raised Amish chicken. Jeremy Daniel
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