Tough as Nails
Thick, shiny hair and strong healthy nails don’t have to come from a salon. Your local grocery store has all the natural beauty-boosting products you need. And, their prices that won’t break the budget.
7 Essential Nutrients
Certain nutrients found in common foods prevent hair thinning and hair loss, opens new tab; fight the stress hormones and inflammation that can threaten your hair and nails; combat iron deficiency, which can lead to hair loss; and keep your nails shiny and strong. An added bonus: They help your skin, too!
Natural Beauty Boosters
- Antioxidants
- Biotin (a B vitamin)
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Omega-3
- Protein
- Vitamin D
Shopping List
These easy-to-find foods have all the nutrients you need:
- Almonds
- Avocados
- Berries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries)
- Dark green leafy veggies
- Eggs
- Halibut, salmon and/or tuna
- Lean red meat
- Milk
- Olive oil
- Orange and yellow veggies (think: carrots and pumpkin … but probably not in latte and pie form)
- Peanut butter
- Walnuts
If you’re looking for nutrition help that goes beyond your hair and nails, NKCH’s registered dietitians offer outpatient nutrition counseling , opens new tabservices. You’ll need a referral, so talk with your regular doctor first.