How to Improve Hair and Nails Through Your Diet

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:ImproveHairNailsDiet
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How to Improve Hair and Nails Through Your Diet

Introduction

Our physical traits are mostly determined by genetics, but you can help nature along with changes in your diet. To get your hair and nails in the best shape possible from the inside out, read on.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Eat high-quality protein foods. Eggs are a good source as long as you don't have cholesterol problems.
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Step Two

Eat grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.
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Step Three

Make sure your diet is composed of 50 percent fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Step Four

Add sulfur- and silicon-rich foods to diet. Onions, broccoli, fish and sea vegetables are all good sources.
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Step Five

Eat food rich in biotin, such as brewer's yeast, brown rice and soybeans.
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Step Six

Sprinkle ground flaxseed on your cereal. It provides essential fatty acids.
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Step Seven

Eat foods high in B vitamins.
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Step Eight

Drink tea made from alfalfa, burdock root, dandelion, and yellow dock.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you want to supplement your diet, vitamin-mineral combinations specifically formulated to improve hair are available in health-food stores and nutrition centers.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Eggs
  • Nuts
  • Flaxseed
  • Herbal Teas
  • Vegetables
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Whole Grains
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