It's Wellness Wednesday! As we head into Fall and Winter (especially
here in the PNW), and the amount of sunlight we are exposed to
decreases, it is very important to increase foods rich in Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is essential for absorbing calcium, a mineral we need to consume on a daily basis for excellent bone health. It also enhances our ability to maximize other minerals we need such as iron, zinc and magnesium. Vitamin D also plays an important part in strengthening your immune system.
Fatty or oily fish, such as wild salmon, trout, eel, swordfish and mackerel are excellent sources of vitamin D. But wild salmon trumps the rest. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation: "A 3.5-ounce fillet of cooked wild salmon contains 360 International Units (IUs) of vitamin D." Salmon also boasts omega-3 fatty acids, which is essential for a healthy heart and healthy cholesterol-levels.
Break out the eggs for tomorrow's breakfast. One large hard-boiled egg contains 44 IUs of vitamin D. If you prefer eggs poached or scrambled, one egg can still provide you with 7 percent of their daily vitamin D intake. While pasture-raised eggs are an excellent source, the vitamin D is concentrated in the yolk, so the entire egg must be consumed to get the most out of it.
Incorporating mushrooms and tofu into your diet is another excellent source of Vitamin D. One cup of portabello mushrooms, for example, boasts 64 percent of your daily value.
Libbey B. CNT
www.theopenpalate.com
Vitamin D is essential for absorbing calcium, a mineral we need to consume on a daily basis for excellent bone health. It also enhances our ability to maximize other minerals we need such as iron, zinc and magnesium. Vitamin D also plays an important part in strengthening your immune system.
Fatty or oily fish, such as wild salmon, trout, eel, swordfish and mackerel are excellent sources of vitamin D. But wild salmon trumps the rest. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation: "A 3.5-ounce fillet of cooked wild salmon contains 360 International Units (IUs) of vitamin D." Salmon also boasts omega-3 fatty acids, which is essential for a healthy heart and healthy cholesterol-levels.
Break out the eggs for tomorrow's breakfast. One large hard-boiled egg contains 44 IUs of vitamin D. If you prefer eggs poached or scrambled, one egg can still provide you with 7 percent of their daily vitamin D intake. While pasture-raised eggs are an excellent source, the vitamin D is concentrated in the yolk, so the entire egg must be consumed to get the most out of it.
Incorporating mushrooms and tofu into your diet is another excellent source of Vitamin D. One cup of portabello mushrooms, for example, boasts 64 percent of your daily value.
Libbey B. CNT
www.theopenpalate.com
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