Are you getting enough of the sunshine vitamin?
With Summer fast approaching here in New Zealand,it is important to recognise the very important health benefits of Vitamin D. Often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D has made headlines in recent years for its possible health benefits. According to some reports, a deficiency of this vitamin is implicated in numerous serious health conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, dem entia, Alzheimer’s and more. When your vitamin D level is optimised, you may be able to reduce your risk for certain conditions as well as: -Improve Immune function -Build strong bones and teeth -Absorb Calcium According to the Vitamin D Council, exposing your bare skin to sunlight and taking vitamin D supplements are the two primary ways to get the vitamin D your body needs. Although it’s difficult to get the optimal amount of Vitamin D from your diet, this vitamin can be found in healthy foods such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, egg yolks, and cheese. E