Vitamin D

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I am sure that I am not the first one to tell you about the importance of Vitamin D. It is a critical fat-soluble vitamin that’s needed for our body to maintain serum calcium, which supports cellular processes, neuromuscular function, and bone ossification. This vitamin also plays a major role in immune response and is critical in the prevention of osteoporosis, cancer, depression, diabetes, and obesity.
There are several ways to get a good dose of the sunshine vitamin and it’s not just by sitting outdoors or taking a tablet (although both are good ways). There are plenty of good healthy foods that you can eat that will provide your body with a good source of vitamin D. The best sources include animal liver, fatty fish, egg yolk, and fish oils. Here are a few good foods for you to eat:
Salmon (my favorite!), rainbow trout, sardines, and canned tuna are all great food sources.
Mushrooms are a great vegetable with a source of vitamin D. Vitamin D levels vary with each mushroom type, such as shiitake, portobello, morel, and chanterelle. And you can be creative in adding mushrooms to your eggs, salads or pasta.
Egg yolks are excellent source of vitamin D. Always choose free-range or pastured eggs, as they contain 4 to 6 times more vitamin D.
Click here for a great recipes using eggs and mushrooms!
So, if you can eat some of these foods on a regular basis you will enhance your intake of vitamin D.