Over half the population is Vitamin D deficient. This affects all ethnic groups across the planet.
Research supports the possible role of vitamin D against cancer, heart disease, fractures and falls, autoimmune diseases, influenza, type-2 diabetes, and depression.
So....how are we suppose to get our Vitamin D? Well....Vitamin D is also called the Sunshine Vitamin, so the main way is through outdoor activity.
Whether walking, riding your bike, gardening, spending time at the park, or just hanging out in your own backyard are just a few of the ways to get your Vitamin D.
Can you get your recommend amount of Vitamin D in other ways? According to The US National Library of Medicine....
"Obtaining sufficient vitamin D from natural food sources alone is difficult. Consumption of vitamin D-fortified foods and exposure to some sunlight are essential for maintaining a healthy vitamin D status. Dietary supplements might be required to meet the daily need for vitamin D in some group of people."
Of course, there is always a supplement you can take. Egg yokes; cheese; liver; fatty fish like tuna, mackerel, and salmon; are also good sources of Vitamin D. Many other foods are fortified with it too such as, dairy and cereals. All that being said...daily sunshine is the best way to get most of your Vitamin D
Not only is it good to get your sunshine vitamin through sunshine, but it's good to get outside for some good ole fresh air! Yes....our air quality it not what it use to be, but in most places it is much better than being inside with all those toxins that build up over time...but that is a whole other subject we can address some other time.
I love the outdoors. I especially love being close to the water. The beach is my most favorite place to be. I love walking up and down the shoreline collecting seashells, I love watching the birds, and other animal life enjoying their presence...and yes, I even enjoy people watching, especially the kids running around, building sandcastles and being joyful.
