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How to Eat More Vitamin D

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

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Dairy Products
  • Eggs
  • Livers
  • Milk
  • Salmon
  • Cod-liver Oils
  1. Step 1

    Add fortified milk and other dairy products to your diet.

  2. Step 2

    Eat eggs, liver and oily fish such as salmon.

  3. Step 3

    Supplement your diet with cod-liver oil.

  4. Step 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.

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