Healthy Vitamin D Foods: 4 Vegetarian Sources Of Vitamin D You Can Try

Highlights

• Vitamin D is also known as the 'sunshine vitamin'
• Vitamin D deficiency is linked with many bone disorders
• There are quite a few vegetarian sources of vitamin D

The late spring has arrived, and the sun can't be progressively merciless it appears. Going through only an hour outside is by all accounts a test in itself. However, you know, there is no getting away from that. What's more, then again, you ought not endeavor to escape it either. Daylight is said to be the best wellspring of nutrient D. Nutrient D is fundamental to assimilate calcium and advance more grounded bone and teeth. Nutrient D insufficiency is said to be connected with osteoporosis and joint pain, where bones will in general debilitate with age. Specialists additionally prescribe teenagers and youthful grown-ups to sufficiently incorporate nutrient D-rich sustenances in their eating regimen to advance better bone wellbeing. Greasy fish, egg yolks, liver oil, shrimps, clams are named as the absolute best wellsprings of nutrient D, yet in the event that you happen to be a veggie lover, at that point fuss not; there are sufficient vegan nutrient D nourishment sources you can depend on as well. See.

Here are 4 Vegetarian Sources Of Vitamin D-Rich Foods 

1. Milk

All dairy products are very good sources of calcium and vitamin D.  Milk is often dubbed as complete food. Milk comprises almost all the essential nutrients. It is rich in protein, calcium, vitamin D, fat and good carbs. If you are not lactose intolerant, you can down a tall glass of milk as it is or you can enjoy some nice summer smoothies and shakes.
 

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^{All dairy products are very good sources of calcium and vitamin D}

2. Cheese

Another yummy dairy product, cheese along with being an excellent source of vitamin D, also packs decent amount of good fats that are essential for skin and brain health. But make sure you choose the right kind of cheese. Feta, cottage cheese, ricotta are some of the healthy cheeses you can add to your diet.

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^{Cheese along with being an excellent source of vitamin D, also packs decent amount of good fats}

3. Mushrooms

The fleshy mushrooms are said to be an excellent source of the sunshine vitamin. You can add it to soups, stir-fries, stews or salads. Mushrooms can synthesise vitamin when exposed to UV light.

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 ^{Mushrooms are said to be an excellent source of the sunshine vitamin.}

4. Yogurt

Yogurt, or curd, is a summer staple we cannot do without. Yogurt is a good probiotic. Turns out, it is a good source of calcium and vitamin D too. So, do not shy away from yogurt this season. You can blend it in raita, sweet lassi and yummy chaas. 

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^{Yogurt, or curd, is a summer staple we cannot do without.}

Eat these foods enriched with vitamin D and see the effect yourself.

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information.