The 45 Best Recipes for an Instant Vitamin D Boost – Provided by Eat This, Not That! Ad Microsoft Ad Microsoft Ad Microsoft Slide 1 of 46: It’s safe to say that pretty much everyone knows standing outside in the sunshine will give you that sweet, sweet vitamin D. […]
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Slide 1 of 46: It's safe to say that pretty much everyone knows standing outside in the sunshine will give you that sweet, sweet vitamin D. Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient not only for your bone health, but also your gut health, your mental health, and so much more.According to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI), you should be getting at least 600 to 800 international units (IU) a day, which is equivalent to 15 to 20 micrograms. While you can get a sufficient amount of this from standing in the sun for at least 5 to 30 minutes twice a week, not all of us have the opportunity to be in the sunshine every day, which means finding alternative ways to get this essential vitamin for our bodies. Food is a great place to start.There aren't a ton of foods that are rich in this vitamin, but there are a few popular foods rich in vitamin D to add to your diet including fatty fish like salmon, eggs (with the yolk), mushrooms (that have been exposed to sunlight), and fortified dairy and alternative milk products.With this small list of foods, we derived an index of vitamin D recipes to turn that use these ingredients when you are in need of an extra boost. From delicious breakfast scrambles to hearty dinners, here are a few you can easily make at home. Then, for more on this vitamin, be sure to read Warning Signs You're Not Getting Enough Vitamin D.Read the original article on Eat This, Not That!