10 Vitamin D Enriched Foods

As we mentioned in our last post, the sun is still the premier source for vitamin D, which is why catching some rays here and there can do a body good. But, if you don’t have a dog to walk for 20 minutes a day, or you simply don’t want the UVA/UVB exposure for other health reasons, there are vitamin D rich foods that can help you obtain ample levels of vitamin D naturally…

1) Salmon – it has the most vitamin D of any other food!

2) Tuna – light tuna in oil has the most vitamin D of all the tuna selections!

3) Milk – whole milk has more vitamin D than skim milk.

4) Sole or Flounder – flatfish contain about ¼ of a day’s worth of vitamin D!

5) Cereal – they’re not all alike and can vary widely in vitamin D.

6) Pork – the amount of vitamin D varies by cut and preparation, but the most vitamin D is found in ribs.

7) Eggs - Two large eggs have about one-tenth of a daily dose of vitamin D.

8) Mushrooms – also varies widely by type, but Shiitake mushrooms have the most vitamin D!

9) Beef liver – also a good source of vitamin B-12 and iron!

10) Ricotta cheese – it has about 5 times as much vitamin D as other cheeses!

To learn more about each of these vitamin D rich foods, click here to view a slideshow by Good Housekeeping.