Some vegetables, such as cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes, require cool (55Â°F) and moist storage. These conditions are difficult to maintain in a typical home, so expect to keep vegetables requiring cool and moist storage conditions for only a short period of time.
The condition in which your nails split is known as onychoschizia, and this common problem can arise due to a variety of factors. One cause is malnutrition or a deficiency in vitamins or minerals, like iron. Your toenails can also split or become brittle due to trauma or repeated wetting and drying.
Nail signs. 1  Brittle nails that split easily may indicate an fatty acid, protein, Vitamin A deficiency, Iron or Calcium deficiency. 2  Nails with white flecks or lines may result due to a Zinc or Vitamin B6 deficiency.3  Nails that tend to broaden and curve downwards at the tip may be a symptom of lung damage. Brittle nails that split easily may indicate an fatty acid, protein, Vitamin A deficiency, Iron or Calcium deficiency. 2  Nails with white flecks or lines may result due to a Zinc or Vitamin B6 deficiency. 3  Nails that tend to broaden and curve downwards at the tip may be a symptom of lung damage.