When we talk about taking care of our bones during and after menopause, vitamin D deserves some attention. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones.
One of the most natural ways our bodies make vitamin D is through sunlight. The amount of sun needed isn’t the same for everyone; it can vary depending on the season, time of day, skin tone and other factors. Whenever appropriate, getting vitamin D naturally from sunlight can be a better approach than relying on supplementation.
When it comes to food, vitamin D is naturally found in only a small number of foods. Mushrooms are one of the few plant-based foods that can provide vitamin D, particularly when they have been exposed to ultraviolet light. So along with enjoying appropriate sunshine, including UV-exposed mushrooms can be another way to support your vitamin D needs while nourishing your body with whole plant foods.
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I started out over a decade ago watching Forks Over Knives, decided to “try out” the plant-based meal plan and had shockingly incredible results. I’ve never turned back. I have lost nearly 50 pounds, and that is just one side effect that me, my family, friends and clients have experienced after making the change.
Having been an incredible cook my entire adult life, I started my own personal chef service, NuYu Nourish, to extend my help to others. I interned under a celebrity chef, became a celebrity chef myself and have been expanding my reach and goals ever since! My plan follows strictly and simply those of Dr. Mcdougall, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn.
