Restaurant Meals for Longer, Stronger Nails

Grow beautiful, natural nails from the inside out, just by eating out.

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Go to almost any mall in any town in America and you’re sure to find a salon pampering people with manicures, pedicures, paraffin treatments, acrylic and silk nail sets. We love our nails and we love them to look good. 

What the manicurist may not tell you though, is that the key to strong and beautiful nails is a healthy diet. Make sure these vitamins and minerals are part of your daily diet dining out to grow the confidence-inspiring nails you want. Here are the best recommendations from the Healthy Dining’s dietitians on HealthyDiningFinder.com. Be sure to check your personal diet in our Eat Pretty Quiz.

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Biotin-Rich Restaurant Meals

Nail Benefit: Longer, stronger nails. This B vitamin’s essential for nail strength and growth.

Meals to Order: Eggs, legumes and nuts.

Dining Suggestions:

• ‘Simple & Fit Spinach Omelette’ with spinach, mushrooms, tomato and Swiss cheese with fresh fruit. Served at IHOP (locations nationwide) 380 cals, 12 g. fat
• Turkey Bacon ‘n Eggs at Millie’s Restaurant and Bakery in California 500 cals, 11 g. fat
• ‘Tofu Bowl with Black Beans’ Seasoned rice, black beans, marinated tofu, grilled mushrooms and onions, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, cucumber and black olives. Served at Moe’s Southwest Grill (nationwide locations) 700 cals, 23 g. fat

Vitamin E-Rich Restaurant Meals

Dining Suggestions:

‘Capellini Pomodoro’ Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil tossed with capellini. Served at Olive Garden (locations nationwide) 480 cals, 11 g. fat (lunch portion)

• ‘Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls’ Steamed shrimp, rice noodles, carrot sticks, sprouts, fresh mint, cilantro and bibb lettuce rolled in a soft, delicate rice paper wrap over Oriental slaw. Served chilled with Thai peanut and tamarind macadamia nut sauces for dipping. Served at Elephant Bar (locations nationwide) 380 cals, 10 g. fat