"A nutritious diet promotes healthy nails and hair, too," says Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in the department of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
But there's no need to add a refrigerator's worth of new foods to your diet. "Since both hair and nails are made of keratin, through a similar process in the body, it's thought that nutrients that help one can also help the other," says Dr. Zeichner. Ready to say bye-bye to brittleness? Read on for foods that give your hair and nails a boost.
The 5 Best Foods to Eat for Stronger Nails and Healthier Hair
"Your hair needs protein to produce keratin, the proteins that make hair strong," says Dr. Zeichner.
"If hair doesn't receive enough protein, it can go into a 'resting phase,' causing noticeable hair loss," adds Beth Warren, author of Living a Real Life with Real Food.
Try adding a scoop of whey protein to your morning smoothie for simple boost. (Bonus: Whey protein may help control your appetite. In one study, people who drank whey protein ate 18% less two hours later than those who drank a carb-heavy beverage.)
The 5 Best Foods to Eat for Stronger Nails and Healthier Hair
A juicy steak is loaded with protein, and it also has another nutrient that's important for hair and nail health: iron.
"People with iron-deficiency anemia often have thin hair," says Dr. Zeichner.
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