Thank you all for the lovely comments on two years blogging and my learning post . I can’t wait to share more of what I’m learning with you!
Now onto Vitamin D. {This post is sponsored by Eggland’s Best.}
It seems to be the newest vitamin on the block, no?
In my opinion, it’s finally getting the attention it deserves. Years ago (5-6) my Mom and I attended a Nutrition conference and I came home with a ton of new information, ideas, concepts, as well as a ground flax + oj morning shot habit and a slew of “bootlegged” Vitamin D Chocolate supplements. At the time, the USDA didn’t feel as though Vitamin D supplementation was really necessary, so the upper levels were very low at 200 IU’s.
Fast forward a few years and Vitamin D is everywhere, they’ve raised the RDA to 600 IU (still really low) and we are starting to realize just how important is. (Is it frustrating to anyone else that Nutrition seems to be constantly changing? It is why I will always focus on real foods and not the latest trend, news, diet, etc.)
Why is Vitamin D important?
helps body absorb calcium and phosphorus
helps deposit these minerals in bones and teeth
helps regulate cell growth
plays a role in immunity
How can we get Vitamin D?
sun exposure (10-15 minutes in sun, no sunscreen, 3x weekly)
dairy milk has been fortified with Vitamin D (100 IU per 8 oz)
whole eggs (25 IU per egg, need the yolk!)
salmon (up to 988 IU for wild caught salmon – 3.5 oz)
sardines (240 IU – 3 oz)
supplements
Obviously a combination of all of these is the best way to ensure that you are getting the Vitamin D you need. Salmon is a great source, but chances are you aren’t eating it every day, let alone every week so it is important to include whole eggs, milk (if you do dairy), sun and supplements.
How do you ensure you are getting enough Vitamin D?
I get my Vitamin D a number of ways. Eggs happen to be a favorite food of mine, and definitely what I eat most often. I love salmon, but don’t have it on a weekly basis and because I’m not a huge sardine fan and I don’t drink milk I also take a supplement. Clearly I’m not getting much sunshine, it is still below 30 degrees here in Minnesota!
Thank you all for the lovely comments on two years blogging and my learning post . I can’t wait to share more of what I’m learning with you!
Now onto Vitamin D. {This post is sponsored by Eggland’s Best.}
It seems to be the newest vitamin on the block, no?
In my opinion, it’s finally getting the attention it deserves. Years ago (5-6) my Mom and I attended a Nutrition conference and I came home with a ton of new information, ideas, concepts, as well as a ground flax + oj morning shot habit and a slew of “bootlegged” Vitamin D Chocolate supplements. At the time, the USDA didn’t feel as though Vitamin D supplementation was really necessary, so the upper levels were very low at 200 IU’s.
Fast forward a few years and Vitamin D is everywhere, they’ve raised the RDA to 600 IU (still really low) and we are starting to realize just how important is. (Is it frustrating to anyone else that Nutrition seems to be constantly changing? It is why I will always focus on real foods and not the latest trend, news, diet, etc.)
Why is Vitamin D important?
How can we get Vitamin D?
Obviously a combination of all of these is the best way to ensure that you are getting the Vitamin D you need. Salmon is a great source, but chances are you aren’t eating it every day, let alone every week so it is important to include whole eggs, milk (if you do dairy), sun and supplements.
How do you ensure you are getting enough Vitamin D?