Electrolytes or something along that line that opens up your cell membrane allows better assimilating of vitamins and minerals. However, even though my moons are coming back, my fingernalis are still very brittle. Bottom line, I do think how your fingernails look is a good indicator of things going awry in your body. Sbilek
Recommended Intake. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that half of the grains you eat consist of whole grains. This means women should eat at least three 1-ounce servings of whole grains per day, and men should eat three to four servings.
The specific amount of protein you need depends upon your age, sex and level of physical activity, but most adults should consume 5 to 6.5 ounce equivalents per day. An ounce equivalent equals a 1-ounce serving of meat, poultry or fish, 1 egg, 0.5 ounces of nuts or seeds or 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.epending on age, sex and physical activity, adults should consume 1 Â½ to 2 cups of fruit per day. Examples of a 1-cup serving of fruit include one small apple, one large banana, 32 seedless grapes, three medium plums or one small wedge of watermelon.