So do you have to take a prenatal vitamin supplement in order to have healthy nails? Unless you’re currently eating for two, a regular daily multivitamin that supplies these nutrients is all you need to maintain fingernail health. Of course, the best way to nourish your body and experience the euphoria of a truly healthy body is to eat a balanced diet. Not sure what to eat? Follow these guidelines for a nail-nourishing diet:
- B-vitamins are abundant in organ meats, like liver and kidneys, as well as fish, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, mushrooms, beans (especially chickpeas), avocadoes, bananas, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
- Calcium-rich foods include all dairy foods, especially yogurt, dark green leafy vegetables, almonds, beans, and sardines.
- You will find vitamin C in citrus fruits, red peppers, broccoli, dark greens, kiwis, and strawberries.
- Folic acid is especially plentiful in orange juice, beans, whole grains, and green vegetables.
- Essential fatty acids are found in fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, trout, mackerel, and herring, as well as flaxseeds, nuts, seeds, and tofu.
