Vitamin D

Also known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is at the top of the list for deficiencies in people due to the lack of availability and exposure to sunlight. This fat soluble vitamin can be readily absorbed by pairing a healthy fat with  food sources containing it. There are very few food sources that contain the vitamin therefore it is beneficial at times to consider a supplement containing it or get that extra 15-20 minutes a day in the sun each day.

Food Sources

• Fatty fish; mackerel, tuna, sardines, and salmon
• Cod liver oil
• Egg yolks
• mushrooms
• raw milk

Health Benefits

• Aids in weight management
• Helps to lower cancer risks
• Nervous System health
• Bone and Muscle health due to its role in calcium absorption
• May help reduce risks of diabetes
• May help improve heart disease risks

 

Resources

https://draxe.com/top-10-vitamin-d-rich-foods/
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
https://authoritynutrition.com/benefits-of-vitamin-d/