11 Foods High in Vitamin D

Your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to UV light from the sun. But, it's tough to get enough sun exposure in the winter in the northern latitudes so it's a good idea to up your intake of vitamin D foods or take a supplement.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us This Week in Nutrition Your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to UV light from the sun. But, it's tough to get enough sun exposure in the winter in the northern latitudes so it's a good idea to up your intake of vitamin D foods or take a supplement.   Shereen Lehman, MS Nutrition Expert 11 Food Sources of Vitamin D   Vitamin D is essential for strong bones because it helps your body absorb and utilize calcium. There aren't many foods that offer much vitamin D, so get familiar with these foods. READ NOW Which Form of Vitamin D is Better, D2 or D3?    A reader wants to buy vitamin D supplements and wants to know which form is better -- ergocalciferol or cholecalciferol -- or if it matters at all.  READ NOW Major Minerals and Where to Find Them   So vitamin D helps you absorb calcium, which is a major mineral that most people know about. But there are more major minerals -- I've got them all covered in this slideshow, including what they do and where to find them. READ NOW 15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods   Are you just getting started on a healthy diet? Here's some of the healthiest foods I know. (Or maybe you know someone else who wants to eat healthier -- feel free to forward this newsletter to others). READ NOW Featured Articles • 5 Superfoods to Shake Up Your Diet • Can You Get Rid of Those Saddlebags? The Best Moves for Shapely Hips • How to make a thyroid-friendly coconut oil salad dressing • Frequently Asked Questions About Anabolic Steroids • How Indoor Cycling Can Boost Your Happiness Quotient • This One Hour Cardio and Strength Workout Will Leave You Breathless • Valentine's Day Desserts You'd Never Guess Are Guilt-Free • Is It Possible to Build Muscle and Lose Fat Simultaneously? Advertisement About Nutrition  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.