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Foods to Eat Rich in Vitamin D
Mushrooms100 grams of mushrooms provide some vitamin D so freely toss in your food. But for a biggest boost, Dole produces special Portobello mushrooms that have been exposed to a flash of light to increase the content of the vitamin. One package contains the amount suggested by experts. You can even sprinkle on the benefits with their Portobello Mushroom Powder.
SalmonWith more than 100 IU per ounce salmon tops all other foods for naturally occurring vitamin D.
Oysters½ dozen oysters have over 60% of your daily need.
Halibut3 ounces has 254% of your daily need. Halibut is a firm white fish that has a mild flavor.
Shrimp6 ounces has 64% of your daily needs. As we know from Forrest Gump, there are endless ways to enjoy shrimp.
CodFor being a relatively mild-tasting fish, Cod has a commendable 18% of your daily need for the vitamin in 6 ounces.
Egg1 large egg has 4% of your daily value, but you need to include the yolk.
CheeseSwiss – 1 ounce has 3%
Parmesan – 1 ounces has 2%
Cheddar – 1 ounce has 1%
Parmesan – 1 ounces has 2%
Cheddar – 1 ounce has 1%
Fortified productsFortified milk, soy milk and tofu are also additional sources.
Vitamin D may be difficult to get enough of if you dislike fish or don't eat it frequently enough. Get your levels checked and discuss supplementation with your doctor.
Vitamin D may be difficult to get enough of if you dislike fish or don't eat it frequently enough. Get your levels checked and discuss supplementation with your doctor.
