3 smoothies for stronger nails and hair

We are what we eat. Certain parts of our body can give us clues about our inner selves, and in this case, our hair and nails are a pretty obvious reflection. If you struggle with brittle hair or nails, you can start taking care of them from within. There are some very simple smoothie recipes that will give you a perfect nutrient boost for breakfast or a snack. We'll give you three.

Pear and oatmeal smoothie to strengthen hair

Shake with high silicon content

One of the components that makes up our hair, nails, and skin is silicon, which is also lost over the years (around age 40, especially in women, due to the loss of estrogen during menopause). In this smoothie, we'll prioritize a high silicon content:

Oats : This cereal is an important source of silicon (595 mg per 100 g) and is also an excellent breakfast, very nutritious and filling.
Pear: One of the fruits richest in silicon, which will also add sweetness to the smoothie.
Brewer's yeast : This supplement, essential in any natural skin or hair treatment, has a high silicon content.

Amounts for two servings: you will need 2 tablespoons of oats soaked for 2 hours or a glass of oat milk, 2 ripe pears, and if you used rolled oats, also add 150 ml of water.

Strawberry and banana smoothie to strengthen nails and hair

High Biotin Shake

Biotin is that component, also known as vitamin H or vitamin B7, essential for many tissues in the body, such as hair, skin, and nails. If you notice these three things are weak, try drinking this smoothie for several days. What does this smoothie contain?

Banana : It is one of the fruits with the highest biotin content.
Strawberries: In addition to containing this vitamin, they will give the smoothie a delicious flavor.
Nuts : They are a great option to include this vitamin and also contain vitamin E and healthy fats.

Servings for 2 servings: 1 ripe banana, 6-8 ripe strawberries, 5 raw, peeled walnuts, and 150 ml of water.

Carrot and avocado smoothie strengthens nails and hair

Smoothie for a vitamin A boost

Do you know vitamin A? You can find it in orange and green foods, and it helps with tissue regeneration and combats dryness in the hair and skin. This smoothie is perfect for those of you with very dry hair and skin, and it will also help promote hair growth. This smoothie contains:

Carrot : a food super rich in vitamin A and combines very well in smoothies, thanks to its sweetness.
Avocado: This fruit is one of the most complete, so it should not be missing from our diet.
Milk : Milk is a good source of vitamin A if we digest it well. If not, we can replace it with a yogurt or for a vegetable drink.

Servings for two people: 2 peeled and grated carrots, 1 ripe avocado and 1 glass of milk (or 1 yogurt or vegetable drink).

With these three smoothies, we believe you're ready to start taking care of your nails and hair from the inside out, while also providing plenty of vitamins and minerals to your entire body. If you enjoy taking care of your skin on the outside, you'll see how much you enjoy taking care of your skin on the inside too.