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Don’t tell your hairstylist we said this, but you don’t need expensive creams or fancy tools to look great. With all the tips you’ve been picking up so far, you’re going to be the picture of health and confidence in no time, so here are a few ideas for eating and drinking your way to luscious locks, clear skin and strong, healthy nails.

1.      Walnuts – Think about it, have you ever seen an ugly squirrel? All kidding aside, walnuts contain an important Omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) that helps to keep your skin moist and supple. Just a half ounce of walnuts contains all the ALA you need in a day. That same fatty acid nourishes your hair for shiny locks! (Not a walnut fan? Olive oil contains a similar essential fatty acid!)

2.       Eggs – An excellent source of protein, eggs also contain biotin and vitamin B-12 for healthy hair and skin. You can also make a pretty neat facial using only one egg!

3.       Kefir – This super-powered cousin of yogurt is an excellent source of protein and calcium for strong, beautiful hair, teeth, fingernails and more! Lifeway Kefir’s 12 live and active cultures also balance your body’s eco-system, so you feel as good as you look. Check out our other kefir beauty secrets here!

4.       Berries – Blackberries, blueberries and strawberries have the highest "total antioxidant capacity" of any foods! Eating these juicy wonders translates into beautiful skin because of their ability to protect skin cells from damage, like that caused by sun exposure. If you’re not “berry” excited by berries, artichokes, prunes and pecans also have lots of antioxidants.

5.       Water – Are you starting to get the feeling that drinking plenty of water is a good idea? Staying hydrated effects every part of your body inside and out. Water plays a key role in distributing nutrients throughout your body, which translates to healthy hair, strong nails and clear skin.

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