Nail Remedies: Salad Recipes for Healthier Nails
Are you looking for remedies for weak and brittle nails? Get your apron on, and start creating colorful salads packed with nail health promoting nutrients such as vitamin C, carotenoids, iron, and vitamin E! But before you free the foodie in you and dig into the salad recipes below, you may want to browse the section Diet Tips for Growing Strong Nails and the section Best Foods for Nails if you are new to this online Guide to Healthy Nails
Romaine and Smoked Salmon Salad
Salmon is packed with protein which is needed for normal nail growth. It is also loaded with vitamin B12, with a 260-calorie serving packing more than 50 percent of the reference daily intake for this important vitamin. A deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to excessive nail dryness, overly curved nail ends, and darkened nails. The romaine lettuce and carrots in this salad provide an abundance of pro-vitamin A and vitamin C, both of which are needed for normal nail growth.
See the RecipeSalmon Salad
Salmon is a beauty food par excellence. Not only does it help keep the skin soft and smooth, but it also promotes strong nails. In addition to containing a substantial amount of protein, salmon is loaded with vitamin B12, with a 260-calorie serving packing more than 50 percent of the reference daily intake for this important vitamin. A deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to excessive nail dryness, overly curved nail ends, and darkened nails. See the Recipe
Carrot and Avocado Salad
Avocados pack vitamin C and vitamin E, a stellar vitamin combo for maintaining healthy nails. A deficiency of vitamin C may contribute to the development of hangnails and ingrown toenails while vitamin E promotes the circulation of the blood that carries oxygen to the nail beds, which in turn boosts nail growth. Vitamin C and vitamin E protect each other and are more effective when consumed together. See the Recipe
Arugula, Avocado and Tomato Salad
Avocados are crammed full of vitamin C and vitamin E, two important minerals for maintaining healthy nails. A lack of vitamin C may result in hangnails and ingrown toenails. Vitamin E improves circulation of the blood that carries oxygen to the nail beds. Vitamin C and vitamin E protect each other and are more effective when consumed together. See the Recipe
Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, carotenoids, and iron, all of which help keep nails strong. See the Recipe
Beet and Carrot Salad with Ginger
This recipe pairs beets with carrots to create an impeccable weapon for fighting brittle nails. Beets are an excellent vegetable source of iron, a mineral that helps prevent dry nails, washboard ridges, and upturned nails (as opposed to nails with a downward curve). Carrots on the other hand are rich in vitamin C which is known to increase iron absorption from foods. See the RecipeChicken and Apple Salad
This wonderful salad recipe pairs chicken with grapes and apples to create a taste sensation that is sure to please everyone. But the best thing is, the benefits of this salad are not purely culinary; this salad is also great for your nails. Chicken delivers high-quality protein and zinc which are necessary for healthy nail growth, while apples provide antioxidant protection. See the RecipeFor more recipes that can help you maintain strong nails, visit the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Maintaining Strong Nails.
