It’s well known that having a healthy diet helps to improve how you feel physically, such as your energy levels. However, less known is how much a healthy diet can improve your looks, like your hair, skin, and nails.
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to have a natural glow in their skin, strong and shiny hair, and healthy nails, while others struggle with poor skin, dull or brittle hair, and weak nails? This is because their appearance has a lot to do with what foods they put inside their body.
Our hair, skin, and nails are all made of proteins, so it makes sense that the food we eat plays a role in their health. If you also have a diet that’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, it can greatly improve the look and feel of your hair, skin, and nails.
The connection between nutrition and beauty
Our bodies use the nutrients from the foods that we eat to build and repair tissues. If we don’t give our bodies enough of the right nutrients, our hair, skin, and nails will suffer.
On the other hand, a diet that’s rich in nutrients can give us the building blocks that we need for healthy hair, skin, and nails.
Here are some tips to helps you get the very best out of your appearance and improve how your hair, skin, and nails feel…
Protein for your hair
Hair is made up of a type of protein called keratin. A diet that includes plenty of protein can help to improve the health of your hair because it provides the building blocks needed to produce keratin.
Foods like chicken, fish, and beans are all really good sources of protein.
Eggs are also a great source of protein, as well as biotin which is a B-vitamin that’s essential for healthy hair. This is because biotin helps your body produce keratin, which in turn makes your hair stronger and less likely to break.
Vitamins for your skin
Vitamins play a big role in the health of your skin. For example, Vitamin C helps your body produce collagen which helps keep your skin firm and supple. Fruits like kiwi, oranges, and strawberries are all great sources of vitamin C.
Vitamin A is important for skin health because it helps your body keep sebum production in balance, which is an oil that keeps your skin moisturized. Good sources of vitamin A include vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach.
Then let’s not forget Vitamin E! This is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect your skin from damage caused by free radicals, which can cause health problems and increase your risk of diseases like cancer.
Vitamin E also helps keep your skin hydrated and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Foods like almonds, sunflower seeds, and sweet potatoes are all good sources of vitamin E.
Zinc for healthy skin and nails
Zinc is a mineral that is essential for healthy skin and nails. It helps your body produce new cells and it also helps with the healing processes. Zinc can also help regulate oil production in your skin, which can help prevent acne.
Good sources of zinc include foods like oysters, beef, and chicken.
Essential fatty acids for your nails
Your nails are also made of keratin (just like your hair), so a diet that’s rich in protein can help to improve the health of your nails. In addition to this, nails also need essential fatty acids to stay strong and healthy.
Essential fatty acids help to keep your nails hydrated which can help prevent them from cracking and breaking. Really good sources of essential fatty acids are foods like avocados, nuts, and seeds.
How do you include these healthy foods in your diet?
Including these foods in your diet can be easy as well as delicious! Here are some tips to help you get started:
- Include a serving of protein in every meal – You could try grilled chicken or fish for one meal, and add beans to another
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, especially those high in vitamins A and C
- Add more foods that are high in vitamin E, like almonds, sunflower seeds, or sweet potatoes
- Include foods high in zinc, like oysters, beef, or chicken
- Snack on nuts and seeds for a boost of essential fatty acids
Develop your healthy diet to improve your hair, skin, and nails
You now know that a healthy diet plays a vital role in the health of your hair, skin, and nails. By including a variety of nutrient-rich foods in your diet you can provide your body with the building blocks it needs for healthy hair, skin, and nails.
So when you are wanting to look better, or you are looking for ways to improve your beauty routine, it’s always best to start with the foods you put inside your body. A healthy diet can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your hair, skin, and nails!
For more help to improve your diet so that you look and feel much healthier, as well as helping you lose weight, check out the BoostMyLife Online Program. It will guide and support you every step of the way.
James Porter
BoostMyLife Founder
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