· Drink plenty of water and fresh fruit juices. It will help keep your body, and in turn your nails, well hydrated.
· Ensure that half of your diet is made up of fresh fruits and raw vegetables. This will supple your nails with the required vitamins, minerals and enzymes.
· If your nails are too brittle and dry, you should increase the consumption of food that items rich in vitamin A (such as apricots, broccoli, carrot and cheese) and calcium (such as milk, yogurt, cheese and almonds).
· If you are suffering from the problem of hangnails, it is advisable to eat food rich in protein, vitamin C and folic acid.
· Deficiency of vitamin B 12 can lead to dryness, rounded and curved ends and darkening of nails. So, make sure to include enough of the vitamin in your diet.
· Carrot juice is rich in calcium and phosphorus and helps strengthen your nails. So, try to consume as much fresh carrot juice as is possible for you.
· Supplementing your diet with spirulina and kelp will help make your nails strong and healthy.