How to Eat More Vitamin D

The body needs vitamin D to properly use calcium and phosphorus and to assimilate vitamin A.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Dairy Products
• Eggs
• Livers
• Milk
• Salmon
• Cod-liver Oils

1. Add fortified milk and other dairy products to your diet.
2. Eat eggs, liver and oily fish such as salmon.
3. Supplement your diet with cod-liver oil.
4. Drink in sunlight to get your vitamin D - spend about 15 to 20 minutes in the sun three times a week.

Tips & Warnings

• Winter sun may not be strong enough to get enough vitamin D, especially if you live in a northern region with limited daylight hours.
• If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.