3 Smoothies for Stronger Nails

Make these 3 smoothies for stronger nails if you want yours to grow longer, shinier and not break easily!

3 Smoothies for Stronger Nails

1. Long Shiny Nails Smoothie

What a pretty pink smoothie you’ll get by blending the ingredients below! This smoothie contains avocado, banana, almond milk and chia seeds. Let’s see the benefits of these superfoods below:

• Avocado – This creamy superfood contains healthy fats that make your nails look shiny and healthy. They ensure your nails get enough oils to keep them looking in great shape!
• Banana – Bananas are many people’s favorite fruit! They contain magnesium, silica, B-vitamins and other nutrients that keep your nails looking gorg!
• Almond Milk – Do you have vertical ridges on your nails? That may be a sign of magnesium deficiency! Almonds contain magnesium that is very essential for the growth and formation of healthy nails.
• Chia Seeds – Chia seeds are chockfull of omega 3 fatty acids! Omega 3 fats are healthy fats that fight inflammation in the body. They also lubricate the skin, hair and nails, leaving them looking lush.

What you Need

• A handful of strawberries
• ½ ripe avocado
• ½ ripe banana (it can be frozen)
• ½ cup cold almond milk
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• High speed blender

Directions

1. Wash the avocado, cut it in half and scoop out the ripe flesh of one half into a blender.
2. Peel and chop the banana into the blender.
3. Toss in washed fresh strawberries and chia seeds.
4. Run the blender to smoothen the ingredients.
5. Add almond milk and blend again for a silky pretty pink smoothie!
6. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

2. Green Berry Blast Smoothie

The secret of this smoothie lies in its berry content and green color! This green berry blast smoothie has antioxidant-rich blueberries and spinach that do wonders in rejuvenating dull peeling nails. Let’s see the benefits of spinach and blueberries, shall we?

• Spinach – This leafy green is essential for healthy skin, hair and nails. It is rich in folate, iron, calcium, Vitamin A, B-vitamins, Vitamin E, chlorophyll and antioxidants. All these powerful nutrients promote healthy nail growth, not to mention protect your nails from getting weak and brittle.
• Blueberries – Blueberries are full of antioxidants which prevent oxidative damage of skin, hair and nails. They also contain Vitamin C, that boosts collagen production. Collagen is the protein that holds our skin, nails and entire body together! Vitamin C also contributes to healthy glossy nails!

What you need

• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 large ripe banana
• High speed blender

Directions

1. Pack the blender with the baby spinach.
2. Add in frozen blueberries.
3. Peel the banana and chop it into the blender.
4. Blend away while slowly pouring the almond milk through the open end of the blender.
5. Drink your green berry blast and say hello to beautiful nails!

3. Strong Shiny Nails Smoothie

This smoothie contains banana, peanut butter, flaxseeds, coconut milk and raw honey! A perfect combination for shiny looking nails! What do each of the ingredients do? Let’s find out below:

• Banana – As seen above, banana contains nutrients like B-vitamin, silica and magnesium that are all needed for healthy nail growth!
• Peanut butter – Good old peanut butter is also good for your nails! It has iron, calcium, magnesium, Vitamin B6 and the good kind of fats that leave your nails strong with a beautiful sheen on them.
• Flaxseeds – Jam-packed with nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, lecithin, zinc, protein and omega 3 fatty acids, flaxseeds make your nails stronger and healthier!
• Coconut Milk – Rich in healthy fats, coconut milk is just the thing needed for shiny nails. It also contains
• Raw Honey – Raw honey is primarily added to increase the sweetness of this smoothie. But guess what? It’s also good for your nails! Honey is a humectant which means it draws moisture from the surroundings. When consumed, honey ensures your skin, hair and nails are protected from dehydration and brittleness.

What you need

• 1 large frozen banana
• 1 tsp organic peanut butter
• 2 tsp flaxseeds
• ½ cup coconut milk
• A drizzle of raw honey
• High speed blender

Directions

1. Add the ingredients into your blender.
2. Blend, blend, blend till silky.
3. Yum! Enjoy your smoothie for strong shiny nails!

Enjoy the above 3 smoothies for stronger nails! Don’t forget to share the recipes with your friends and anyone who wants stronger longer nails!