{"id":467,"date":"2017-12-05T13:58:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T13:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleverhealthtips.com\/wordpress\/cleverhealthtips\/?p=467"},"modified":"2018-01-30T10:33:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-30T10:33:21","slug":"superfoods-for-stronger-nails-and-bones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onycostop.com\/wordpress\/cleverhealthtips\/superfoods-for-stronger-nails-and-bones\/","title":{"rendered":"Superfoods for Stronger Nails and Bones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that your fingernails mirror your bone health? Believe it or not, the most important indicators of your bone health are your nails. Researchers found out that individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onycostop.com\/wordpress\/cleverhealthtips\/2017\/12\/08\/understanding-the-nail-diseases\/\">osteoporosis <\/a>had weaker fingernails than those with normal bone density.<\/p>\n<h4>So look at your nails and find out whether everything is alright with your bones.<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-471\" src=\"\/\/cleverhealthtips.com\/wordpress\/cleverhealthtips\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2017\/12\/800px-Leukonychia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dry nails can indicate a lack of calcium\u2026 or a lack of hydration.<\/li>\n<li>Curved or rounded nail ends can be an indicator of Vitamin B 12 deficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon-shaped nails (the nail end curves up) can indicate a lack of iron.<\/li>\n<li>Nail fungal infection indicates a lack of the \u201cfriendly\u201d bacteria in the gut our systems need.<\/li>\n<li>You need more\u00a0 Vitamin B if your nails are fragile, with vertical and horizontal ridges.<\/li>\n<li>White spots a potential indicator of zinc deficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Very white, pale nails can indicate an anemia.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent hangnails could mean\u00a0 lack of sufficient folic acid, Vitamin C or protein.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Of course, the nail issues listed above, can have many causes and should be checked out by a health practitioner.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Feed your nails and bones<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-472\" src=\"\/\/cleverhealthtips.com\/wordpress\/cleverhealthtips\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2017\/12\/greens.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can support strong nails and healthy bones by increasing your intake of certain foods. \u201cFeeding\u201d your nails and bones with food rich in calcium, selenium, iron, protein, zinc, beta-carotene and copper is essential to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onycostop.com\/wordpress\/cleverhealthtips\/2018\/01\/22\/5-tips-to-avoid-fungal-infections\/\">your health.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salmon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cleverhealthtips.com\/wordpress\/cleverhealthtips\/2017\/11\/20\/eat-to-lose-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fatty fish<\/a> like salmon offers bone boosting ingredients like Vitamin D, Vitamin B 12 and Omega 3 fatty acids. So eat up for your nails and your bones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oats include: potassium, magnesium, biotin and other B vitamins, anti-inflammatory properties, and protein. They are also filled with antioxidants and fiber. All of these promote healthy bones and fingernails.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leafy Greens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget about the importance of our greens for our bone health. Leafy greens are possibly one of the top foods for your fingernails. They contain copper, magnesium, protein, zinc, Vitamins\u00a0A and E, along with biotin and other B vitamins. Leafy greens contain raw, easy to assimilate nutrients that feed your nails, bones and skin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-473\" src=\"\/\/cleverhealthtips.com\/wordpress\/cleverhealthtips\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2017\/12\/Leafy-greens.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that your fingernails mirror your bone health? Believe it or not, the most important indicators of your bone health are your nails. Researchers found out that individuals with osteoporosis had weaker fingernails than those with normal bone density. 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