Vitamin D is an essential component of a healthy body. It wasn't discovered until 1919 and not much was known about it until about 15 years ago. What we know now is that vitamin D improves calcium absorption. We also know that the sun is one of the easiest ways to prompt vitamin D production within our bodies. Below are some great sources of vitamin D:
Foods: The best food source of vitamin D is seafood. If you can stand cod liver oil, it has about 1,360 IUs in one tablespoon. Otherwise, salmon has about 360 IUs in 3 1/2 oz, so your sushi obsession will do you good. (We love Haru!)
I always advocate eating organic products, especially with dairy. Some yogurts, like Yoplait, are also a good source of vitamin D. Cereal is another way to get your daily dose of vitamin D. Try Raisin Bran or Cheerios, which are both healthy, whole grain cereals.
Supplements: Try Nature's Way Vitamin D supplements. A bottle of 100 is only $5.99. These pills are 400 IUs each, which is the "adequate intake", but I've heard you should take up to 1000 IUs each day. Most multivitamins, like One A Day Women's, are infused with vitamin D as well (which also cover the dietary supplements targeted to a woman's needs.)
How do you get your vitamin D?
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