Your Los Angeles Compounding Pharmacy wants you to stay healthy during the winter time. Months of cold snowy winters can take its toll on everyone’s mental and physical health. Winter tests our ability to survive months of frigid temperatures, gloomy skies and snow filled streets. Keeping your immune system healthy is essential during this time. One way to combat seasonal depression disorder is by intaking plenty of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a nutrient that we get from the sun, so when the sun goes hiding for 4 months we have to find an alternative. Studies have shown that lack of vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, depression, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. We understand that obtaining plenty/any sun light is not the easiest thing in the middle of January, so we have an alternative. Food! Listed below are six tasty food groups that will have you vitamin D sufficient in no time.

 

Fatty fish

The best place to find vitamin D is in fatty fish like salmon, herring, and sardines. We are highlighting salmon because along with vitamin D it has a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, who dislikes salmon? Bagels and locks, salmon with a Thai ginger sauce or even salmon burgers are quick fixes. One small fillet will fill your daily-recommended vitamin D intake.

 

Cold cereal, Orange juice and Yogurt

In case you are not a fan of salmon, we have an alternative for you. Cold cereal! Many cold cereals are fortified with vitamin D. The exact amount varies from brand to brand so make sure to check the nutritional benefits on the back before purchase. Along with cold cereals you can find vitamin D added to certain orange juices and yogurts.

 

Eggs

Scrambled, poached, sunny side up, to however you may want them, two large eggs provide one-tenth of your daily dose of vitamin D.  Important to note that the vitamin D is rich in the yolk so it’s crucial to use the whole egg. Rocky was onto something here.

 

Ricotta Cheese

What if I were to tell you that there was a cheese rich in vitamin D? Well, ricotta cheese has 25 IUs of vitamin D, about five times more than most other cheeses. So yes, we are encouraging you to stop by the nearest cannoli bakery or lasagna shop right now!

 

Mushrooms

With so many different types, you can’t go wrong with mushrooms and their vitamin D boost. From chanterelle to morel, a side of shiitake or portobello, mushrooms will do the trick. The best part is that they are delicious and low in calories. The amount of vitamin D varies on the type of mushroom. From stuffed mushrooms in the oven to a wild mushroom soup, it is not hard to add this vitamin packed ingredient to any of your meals.

 

Beef Liver

Beef liver is another food rich in vitamin D. It also offers a significant amount of protein, essential amino acids, minerals, and other vitamins. Beef liver tends to be tender compared to other meats and it sports a mild flavor. Beef liver goes perfectly in stews with some calling it the kryptonite to seasonal depression disorder and frigid temperatures.

 

Los Angeles Compounding Pharmacy

To continue to stay healthy throughout this winter, check out our website for more tips: ABCCompoundingPharmacy.com or call us at 818-783-0422.